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Meta AI is coming for ChatGPT
- Meta has launched a mobile app that allows users to interact with Meta AI chatbot like ChatGPT.
- The app is available for iPhone and Android users and offers standalone functionality, also integrating with Meta View app for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
- Although Meta AI initially targeted users on Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp, it now has its standalone app to compete with ChatGPT and other AI applications.
- The standalone Meta AI app offers improved features, including a two-way conversational mode similar to ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode, and social features leveraging Meta's focus on social networks.
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Meta to report quarterly earnings amid tariff uncertainty and AI investment
- Meta is set to report its first quarter earnings on Wednesday, with investors eager to know if the company met its revenue goals of $39.5bn to $41.8bn.
- Wall Street expects Meta to post $41.36bn in revenue and $5.21 in earnings per share, although analysts were disappointed by the revenue outlook shared by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
- The company plans to invest up to $65bn in AI infrastructure by 2025, while uncertainty over tariffs and ongoing antitrust concerns add to financial worries for Meta.
- Continued development of AI tools, potential monetization strategies, and implications of ongoing legal battles may impact Meta's financial outlook as it navigates through challenges in the tech landscape.
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Meta slowest to remove scam content, says City watchdog
- The owner of Instagram and Facebook, Meta, is the slowest to take down scam content posted by finfluencers and fraudsters, sometimes taking up to six weeks to respond to requests from the City watchdog.
- The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) stated that while social media firms act upon takedown requests, the response time varies significantly among platforms.
- The FCA has noted a significant rise in online scams, with 25,000 reports of 'unauthorised business' received last year, mainly targeting younger individuals seeking quick ways to make money.
- Concerns have been raised about the reactive nature of big tech companies in addressing scam content, with calls for them to be more proactive in identifying and removing fraudulent promotions.
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Massively on the Go: Pokemon Go’s May is about maxing (battles)
- Pokemon Go's May update sees changes in Max Battles system, with GMax Machamp being highlighted for its impact on the game.
- Events like Crown Clash and Growing Up bring new challenges and rewards to players, encouraging participation in various activities.
- New additions such as Gmax Machamp, Mega Houdoom, and Mega Gary provide opportunities for players to enhance their gameplay.
- The article also discusses upcoming events like Max Suicune Raid Day, Pawmi Community Day, and Crown Clash Taken Over involving Rockets' participation.
- There are insights on Shadow Raid Day, upcoming Community Day Classic, and Gigantamax Machamp Raid Day, offering a variety of experiences for players.
- Spotlight Hours featuring Furfrou, Sandygast, Golett, and other Pokemon provide additional bonuses and challenges throughout the month.
- Niantic, the studio behind Pokemon Go, has faced controversies related to privacy scandals, data security issues, deceptive practices, and lack of transparency despite promising positive changes following community backlash in 2021.
- The article by Massively OP's Andrew Ross covers Pokemon Go updates and events, offering insights and updates for players interested in the game.
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Meta, Match and Spotify join forces against Apple and Google
- Meta, Match, and Spotify have formed a lobbying coalition to challenge Apple and Google's control over the mobile ecosystem.
- The Coalition for a Competitive Mobile Experience aims to influence legislation on age verification and address grievances about app store practices.
- Concerns include age verification laws and opposition to Apple and Google's stance that individual app developers should handle verification.
- The coalition also aims to tackle issues like commission rates, proprietary payment systems, and restrictions on alternative app marketplaces.
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Massivelyop
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Diablo IV players sound the alarm over the stingier rewards in Season 8’s battle pass
- Diablo IV's Season 8 battle pass is facing criticism for offering stingier rewards compared to previous seasons.
- The new reliquary provides 200 platinum to free players, with no platinum for premium pass buyers, and fewer rewards overall.
- Players are unhappy with the reduced rewards and unchanged pass costs (1,000 Platinum for premium and 2,800 Platinum for accelerated pass).
- Community feedback includes frustration, anger, accusations of being a scam, and criticisms of the premium pass purchasing interface.
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WhatsApp is working on private AI chats in the cloud
- Meta is introducing a new WhatsApp feature called Private Processing for private interactions with Meta AI.
- Users have the option to direct AI for tasks like chat summaries through Private Processing, ensuring no retention of messages after the session.
- Meta aims to enhance security by preventing attackers from accessing user data and allowing independent third-party audits of Private Processing.
- Private Processing resembles Apple's Private Cloud Compute but operates with a different approach, where all AI requests on WhatsApp are handled on Meta's servers.
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Meta, Spotify, and Match Launch Coalition Against Apple and Google
- A new lobbying group, formed by Meta, Spotify, and Match Group, challenges Apple and Google's role in the mobile app ecosystem.
- The coalition argues that Apple and Google should bear legal responsibility for age verification and anti-competitive practices.
- The Coalition for a Competitive Mobile Experience aims to influence legislation on digital safeguards for minors.
- The immediate concern is regarding legislative push for age verification, with Apple and Google being urged to implement uniform protocols.
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Meta earnings live updates: Wall Street watching for AI spending, impact of tariffs on advertising
- Meta is set to report its first-quarter earnings with investors focusing on AI spending and impact of tariffs on advertising.
- Goldman Sachs believes Meta's Reels platform could drive significant growth for the company, projecting a potential revenue boost in the coming years.
- Analysts expect Meta to slightly reduce its planned investments due to economic conditions, with projected total expenses for 2025 being slightly below the company's guidance range.
- First-quarter revenue estimates for Meta include advertising revenue estimate of $40.57 billion and total revenue estimate of $41.38 billion.
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Meta Still Sees OpenAI as a Competitor, But Not DeepSeek Anymore
- Meta recently focused on building cost-efficient tools for developers and enterprises at LlamaCon 2025, launching the Meta AI app and Llama API to rival OpenAI.
- The Llama API provides key generation and model exploration, aiming to compete with OpenAI's SDK.
- Meta emphasizes open-source Llama models and mixing various intelligences to create customized solutions.
- Alibaba's Qwen3 model outperforms OpenAI on tasks, highlighting the benefits of open-source models like Llama.
- Competitors' API prices drop with every new Llama model release by Meta.
- Meta is developing a new model, 'Little Llama,' while OpenAI plans to release a new reasoning model.
- Meta addresses concerns over Llama's license and requiring communication with large user base companies before use.
- Zuckerberg believes open-source benchmarks like Chatbot Arena may not accurately reflect a model's real-world performance.
- The trend is shifting towards specific-use smaller models and improved inference-time compute capabilities.
- Distillation techniques are used to make models smaller, faster, and cost-effective for daily use cases.
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The Verge
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Meta tightens privacy policy around Ray-Ban glasses to boost AI training
- Meta has updated the privacy policy for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, allowing Meta AI to have continuous access to the camera feed unless 'Hey Meta' feature is turned off.
- Users can no longer opt out of storing voice recordings in the cloud, but they can delete recordings anytime from settings.
- Meta aims to enhance AI training by collecting and analyzing more data from users, with changes effective starting April 29th.
- The company also recently introduced live translation features and is planning to launch higher-end Ray-Ban Meta glasses in 2025, expected to be more expensive.
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Nexon is working with Blizzard to develop new games based on the StarCraft IP
- Nexon is collaborating with Blizzard to develop new games based on the StarCraft IP, as per reports from Korean newspaper MTN.
- Nexon has acquired the rights to work on new projects within the StarCraft IP with assistance from Blizzard, along with creating an Overwatch mobile version for the Japanese and Korean markets.
- The partnership between Nexon and Blizzard for StarCraft projects may seem unusual, but given the franchise's popularity in South Korea, it makes sense.
- With Nexon taking the lead in StarCraft projects, fans may anticipate new developments in the franchise following the conclusion of StarCraft 2.
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Social Media Privacy: What You’re Revealing Without Realizing It
- Metadata on social media includes behavioral data, connection data, and personal details crucial for algorithms to profile users accurately.
- Social media data can be used to predict political affiliations, psychological traits, and even medical conditions with surprising accuracy.
- Facebook's comprehensive data collection includes off-platform tracking, facial recognition, location history, and interconnected accounts.
- Twitter's public nature raises concerns about permanent searchable tweets, extensive metadata, and third-party data access.
- Instagram's visual content analysis, activity status sharing, and data retention practices pose privacy risks for users.
- LinkedIn's professional network data can influence career opportunities and financial outcomes, emphasizing the need for privacy settings review.
- Social media data is extensively used by employers, universities, insurers, lenders, and even governments for various purposes, impacting individuals' lives.
- Protecting social media privacy involves adjusting settings, monitoring data sharing, and being mindful of information shared online.
- Downloading your data, regular privacy checks, and conscious sharing decisions can enhance privacy protection on social platforms.
- Maintaining a balance between online engagement and privacy requires proactive management and informed decision-making.
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The Verge
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Content moderators are organizing against Big Tech
- Global Trade Union Alliance of Content Moderators (GTUACM) formed to address issues faced by content moderators working for Big Tech companies.
- Moderators are exposed to harmful content without adequate support, leading to mental health consequences like depression and PTSD.
- GTUACM aims to provide a global platform for moderators to negotiate with tech companies and address concerns such as low wages, trauma, and lack of union representation.
- Unions from various countries are joining the alliance to push for stable employment, fair treatment, and better access to mental health support for content moderators.
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Google overhauls performance ratings to sharpen focus on high achievers
- Google is revamping its performance review and compensation system to reward high-performing employees more generously.
- The changes include allowing more employees to receive the 'Outstanding Impact' rating, motivating them to exceed expectations.
- Managers will have increased discretionary bonus budgets to reward top performers within the 'Significant Impact' category.
- These adjustments aim to reinforce a culture of excellence at Google, aligning rewards with impact while keeping the changes budget-neutral.
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