Meta News & Updates for April 2025

Instagram Expands Teen Account Protections to Facebook and Messenger

6 days ago

Instagram is adding protections for Teen Accounts, restricting users under 16 from going Live or disabling unwanted image filters in DMs without parental consent. Teen Accounts will also be available on Facebook and Messenger, providing similar safety features. Currently, 97% of teens aged 13-15 keep default restrictions, and 94% of US parents find these accounts helpful. Features include private accounts and content controls to enhance teen safety.

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Meta Launches AI Tools for Creator Discovery and Marketing Insights on Instagram

20 days ago

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Creators influence purchasing decisions, with 53% of consumers more likely to buy items they promote. Meta is enhancing its creator marketplace with AI tools for better creator discovery and recommendations. Businesses can find suitable creators based on brand affinity and keyword searches. New features include playable reels on creator cards and easier engagement options. The Marketing API for partnership ads is expanding to improve campaign management.

Facebook ends targeted ads for UK woman following legal action

21 days ago

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Facebook will stop targeting ads at Tanya O'Carroll after she filed a lawsuit against Meta. O'Carroll argued that targeted advertising violates her rights under UK law, with the Information Commissioner's Office agreeing that such ads are direct marketing. She became aware of invasive ads when Facebook changed its targeting after she became pregnant. Meta disagrees with the ruling but is exploring a subscription model for UK users to opt out of ads.

Meta AI Launches in Europe with Intelligent Chat Function for Major Apps

25 days ago

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Meta AI is launching in 41 European countries, including EU nations and overseas territories. The chatbot will support six languages to enhance social experiences for over 700 million users. It will be available for free on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, allowing engagement in group chats. Users can discover relevant content and access information efficiently. Future plans include expanding AI features and personalization globally.

WhatsApp Business Users Get New API Solutions from Facebook

26 days ago

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Facebook has introduced new API solutions for WhatsApp Business App users, allowing the use of both the Business App and Cloud API with the same phone number. This enhances onboarding and conversation management. Businesses can access advanced tools and choose between the free Business App and paid API. Integration into sign-up flows takes about two weeks. The rollout is global, excluding specific countries, with plans to expand.

Meta's Llama Model Achieves One Billion Downloads

27 days ago

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Meta's Llama AI model has surpassed one billion downloads, emphasizing the importance of open sourcing AI for global access. Key users include Spotify, which uses Llama for personalized music recommendations, and startup Fynopsis, which helps small businesses with M&A deals. Developer Srimoyee Mukhopadhyay created an app to uncover local cultural gems in Austin. These applications illustrate the power of open source AI and invite more users to participate.

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Meta Launches Community Notes Testing on Facebook, Instagram and Threads in US

1 months ago

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Meta is testing Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads in the US, replacing its third-party fact-checking program. This crowd-sourced approach allows diverse contributors to add context to posts, aiming to reduce bias. Initially, notes won't be public as the system is tested. Contributors must meet specific criteria, and notes will have a character limit and require links. The program will gradually roll out, with plans for global expansion.

Meta Faces Trial Over Alleged Use of Pirated Works in AI Training Dataset

1 months ago

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A federal judge has allowed an AI copyright lawsuit against Meta to proceed while dismissing part of it. Authors Richard Kadrey and Sarah Silverman allege that Meta used their books to train Llama AI models and removed copyright information to hide infringement. Meta claims its training is fair use. The judge found sufficient grounds for the authors' claims but dismissed their California CDAFA claims, highlighting Meta's copyright practices amid ongoing litigation.

Meta for Education Offering Now Available to the General Public

1 months ago

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