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Facebook 20th Birthday: Mark Zuckerberg shares throwback pic of his 2004 Facebook profile
- Celebrating Facebook's 20th anniversary, co-founder Mark Zuckerberg shared a nostalgic snapshot of his 2004 profile, showcasing his Harvard student status.
- The picture marks the inception of the platform, originally named "TheFacebook," which Zuckerberg and his Harvard roommates launched on February 4, 2004.
- The image serves as a trip down memory lane, capturing the humble beginnings of a social media giant that has since transformed the way people connect and share information globally.
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What was Facebook originally called?
- Launched as thefacebook.com on Feb. 4, 2004, initially exclusive to Harvard students, it later opened to the public in 2006.
- Founded by Mark Zuckerberg, along with Harvard peers Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes.
- Facebook evolved from a college directory to a global social media giant, with approximately 2.93 billion users as of Q1 2022.
- Mark Zuckerberg developed the initial version of Facebook in just two weeks, leading to its rapid growth and eventual dominance in the social media landscape.
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Indian IT firms spending Rs 1.97 crore on average to train employees every year
- India's IT and IT-BPM sector is heavily investing, averaging Rs 1.97 crore per company annually in employee training, as per the India’s Best Workplaces in IT & IT-BPM 2023 survey.
- Around 68 percent of companies prioritize employee development, with Accenture and Wipro among the top 25.
- The emphasis on work culture is crucial amid slow hiring and cost-cutting in the IT industry. Burnout is a concern, affecting 27 percent of employees in large companies
- The report suggests 'Workplace Ikigai' for balancing growth and employee well-being, noting that 83 percent of top workplaces invest thoughtfully in employee growth.
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Indian-origin techie quit Rs 6.5 crore Meta job after working for 5 years; know why
- Rahul Pandey, an Indian-origin techie, left his ₹6.5 Crore Meta job in 2022 after five years as a tech lead and manager.
- He faced anxiety, imposter syndrome, and challenges adapting to the company's culture during his initial months at Meta.
- Pandey excelled in his second year, building a valuable tool, earning a promotion, and substantial equity. He later explored new opportunities due to the pandemic.
- He founded his startup, Taro, in 2022 to support software engineers' career growth, despite achieving financial success at Meta.
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Ex-Meta software engineer quits high-paying job due to overwhelming anxiety and panic attacks
- Former software engineer at Meta shares their experience of quitting a high-paying job after experiencing panic attacks and feeling overwhelmed.
- The engineer initially enjoyed working at Facebook but started experiencing anxiety after two and a half years.
- Pressure, intense coding blocks, and high expectations contributed to the engineer's decline in mental health and job performance.
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The Technology Facebook and Google Didn’t Dare Release
- In 2017, Facebook engineers experimented with facial recognition using a smartphone on a cap to identify people, but privacy concerns prevented its release.
- Smaller companies like Clearview AI and PimEyes have since developed controversial face search engines using public web photos.
- Tech giants Google, Apple, and Facebook had facial recognition technology but chose not to release it widely, using it for phone unlocking and photo tagging instead.
- Meta is cautious about adding facial recognition to its AR glasses due to legal and ethical issues.
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Facebook’s live video section is freely displaying adult content: Report
- Facebook Watch's live video section contains explicit adult content with thousands of real-time viewers, as highlighted in a report by Entrackr.
- Facebook has failed to remove these explicit videos, which are often disguised under random names and gaming tags to avoid detection.
- Even the 'For You' section of Facebook features explicit content without nudity, sometimes shared with misleading titles like "Top Movies Netflix 2023."
- A Twitter user named "John Scully" raised this issue, tagging relevant government authorities, exposing the platform's violation of its own policy against explicit sexual content.
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Why did Manish Chopra resign from Meta India?
- Manish Chopra's resignation from Meta in India sparks speculation as to the reasons behind his departure from the high-ranking position.
- Chopra's LinkedIn post expresses gratitude for the trust placed in him by Meta, highlighting his achievements in fostering growth and establishing alliances with creators and businesses.
- Sources indicate that Manish Chopra's decision to step down from his role at Meta may be attributed to undisclosed personal or professional considerations.
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Google, Twitter, and Facebook cleared of terrorism-related lawsuits
- Google, Twitter, and Facebook not held accountable for terrorist attacks facilitated through their platforms.
- Federal law shielding social media companies from user-posted content lawsuits remains untouched.
- Lawsuits dismissed unanimously, with little remaining in one case and a Turkish nightclub attack in the other.
- Potential chaos on the internet avoided, but Supreme Court may revisit the issue in the future.
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Another round of Meta layoffs to reportedly start next week
- Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, will begin a new wave of layoffs next week.
- The layoffs will primarily affect Meta's business departments and could impact thousands of employees.
- The process will follow a similar approach to previous cuts, with impacted employees notified first.
- Meta had previously announced plans to eliminate 10,000 positions by the end of May, with approximately 6,000 positions potentially affected in this round.
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WhatsApp working on 6 new animated emojis including crying face, red heart, fire emojis and more: Report
- WhatsApp is set to introduce a series of animated emojis in a future update, developed in collaboration with Lottie.
- The upcoming update will include six popular emojis, such as Face with Tears of Joy, Loudly Crying Face, Crying Face, Face with Open Mouth, Red Heart, and Fire emojis.
- The feature will initially be available in the WhatsApp Desktop beta update, with plans to roll it out to iOS and Android platforms in the future.
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Meta India partnership head Manish Chopra resigns
- Manish Chopra, who led Meta's partnerships efforts in India, has decided to step down after four and a half years with the company.
- This marks the fourth significant departure from Meta India within the past year, following the exits of Ajit Mohan, Rajiv Aggarwal, and Abhijit Bose.
- Chopra had assumed the role of interim leader after Ajit Mohan's departure and later transitioned to Sandhya Devanathan, who took over as Meta's India head.
- Chopra had a successful background as an entrepreneur before joining Meta, including co-founding Little and working at Microsoft and Oracle.
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Google, Meta, Amazon hire low-paid foreign workers after US layoffs: Report
- Several major tech companies, including Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and Salesforce, have hired foreign workers shortly after significant employee layoffs, according to a report.
- Google, despite laying off around 12,000 employees, has filed applications for low-paid foreign workers to fill specialized tech roles within the company.
- The increase in H-1B visa applications in the tech industry has raised concerns about potential manipulation of the system and the impact on US citizens and permanent residents.
- Tech companies have hired lobbyists to advocate for expanding the number of H-1B visas issued, while critics argue that such visas undercut local workers.
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WhatsApp introduces channels feature for Android beta testers
- WhatsApp's beta testers on Android can now try the channels feature, replacing the Status tab with an Updates tab for sharing updates on specific topics.
- With the channels feature, users privacy will be protected, and personal information will not be visible to followers, creating a private space for sharing news and events.
- WhatsApp is also testing message editing for selected beta testers, allowing edits within a new window for up to 15 minutes after sending, currently available on WhatsApp Web.
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'How are scammers identifying numbers on WhatsApp?' IT minister raises questions on international call scam
- Thousands of WhatsApp users in India affected by international call spam, prompting IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar to send a notice to WhatsApp's parent company, Meta.
- IT Minister emphasizes that digital platforms like WhatsApp are responsible for ensuring user safety and must respond to instances of alleged misuse or breach of privacy.
- WhatsApp users report receiving spam calls from international numbers, leading the government to consider guidelines for preloaded apps and questioning how scammers obtain WhatsApp numbers.
- WhatsApp acknowledges the issue of international scam calls and vows to ramp up AI and ML systems to reduce incidents, ensuring a safer user experience.
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