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Meta AI chatbots can have sexually explicit conversations with underage users
- Meta AI chatbots, including some voiced by celebrities, can engage in sexually explicit chats with underage users.
- Mark Zuckerberg's directive to not change anything in AI chatbots is reportedly because he sees them as the next big thing on social media.
- Meta has been criticized for forcing its AI chatbot on all its social apps and using public data for training material.
- The investigation has raised concerns about AI chatbots used for companionship, including sexual fantasies, with underage users.
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WhatsApp is working on video and voice calls on the web
- WhatsApp's web-based client is reportedly working on adding voice and video call functionality.
- Currently, users can only make calls through the mobile or desktop app.
- New call buttons have been discovered on the web client, indicating upcoming call features.
- This update will make WhatsApp more versatile, similar to other communication platforms like Microsoft Teams.
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How to block others from exporting your WhatsApp chats and media for privacy
- WhatsApp is rolling out advanced chat privacy settings to enhance user privacy.
- The feature allows users to prevent chat participants from exporting conversations and downloading media.
- Users can turn on advanced chat privacy by following a few simple steps.
- The feature is per-chat and can be enabled individually for each conversation.
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The Guardian view on the EU and big tech: Brussels must lay down the law | Editorial
- The European Commission fined Apple €500m and Meta €200m for unfair business practices.
- The fines, although significant, will not have a major financial impact on both companies.
- EU regulations on artificial intelligence and content moderation are under pressure from the Trump administration.
- The EU must resist US bullying and continue to regulate big tech in the interest of democracy.
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Digitaltrends
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Starcraft is reportedly back, from the last developer you’d ever expect
- Nexon has won the bid to work on a new Starcraft game, and also selected as the publisher for a mobile version of Overwatch.
- The new Starcraft game is speculated to be a shooter, rather than an RTS (Real-Time Strategy).
- The bidding process involved major Korean game companies, including Nexon, NC, and Netmarble.
- Blizzard will collaborate with Nexon for the development of the new Starcraft game.
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World of Warcraft promises its upcoming housing will offer decor from every possible gameplay source
- World of Warcraft's upcoming housing system will offer decor from a wide variety of core gameplay sources.
- Decor items can be earned from vendors, crafting, dungeons, and raids, making them accessible to many players.
- Outfitting a house will be a continuous and progressive journey, featuring basic items, legacy achievements, trophies, and more.
- All existing non-gathering primary professions can craft housing items from each expansion, which can be sold on the auction house.
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Just about nobody’s happy with World of Warcraft’s Patch 11.1.5
- World of Warcraft's Patch 11.1.5 faces severe criticism from both outlets and fans.
- Criticism is due to time-gated content, a botched world event, and massive bugs.
- Content creators accuse Blizzard of rushing patches and going back on promises.
- Blizzard is selling lower-priced catch-up character boosts in WoW Classic.
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Metro
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WhatsApp users want to get rid of Meta AI — here’s everything we know
- WhatsApp users are expressing outrage over the Meta AI feature, finding it pointless and irritating.
- Meta AI was integrated into WhatsApp in 2023 as a chatbot for answering questions and generating ideas.
- Users in the UK are unhappy as they cannot remove the chatbot, leading to backlash.
- Meta AI is a chatbot using Llama 4 AI developed by Meta, integrated into their platforms.
- The feature is found in Meta's messaging and social media platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook.
- Users in the UK started seeing Meta AI in October 2024 in Facebook Messenger.
- Meta AI allows interactions through a chat or by typing @Meta AI followed by a question.
- Users can forward messages, have conversations, ask questions, and interact with AI-generated images using Meta AI.
- Users have criticized Meta AI for not providing an option to disable or remove it, leading to negative user experiences.
- Some users have suggested using WhatsApp Business or downgrading the app to avoid Meta AI.
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Anti-hate groups are pressing Meta shareholders to demand transparency on hate speech
- Activists are urging Meta shareholders to demand transparency on hate speech handling.
- The Anti-Defamation League and JLens are behind a proposal requiring Meta to report on moderation of hate speech.
- The proposal focuses on transparency regarding antisemitism, anti-LGBTQ+, and anti-disability hate speech.
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's majority control makes approval of the proposal unlikely.
- Shareholders will vote on the proposal, known as Proposal 8, at Meta's annual meeting on May 28.
- The report demanded would detail how Meta identifies, moderates, and addresses hate speech on its platforms.
- Meta's board advises shareholders to vote against the proposal, stating existing systems are sufficient.
- Activists argue that increased transparency is crucial in holding Meta accountable for harmful content.
- Hate speech is seen as not only a user safety concern but also a financial risk for Meta.
- The pressure on Meta comes as its Oversight Board raised concerns about the company's hate speech enforcement.
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Augmented Connected Workforce: AR/VR Trends in Remote Work
- Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are revolutionizing remote work by enhancing productivity, communication, and collaboration.
- In 2025, the augmented connected workforce is leveraging AR/VR to create immersive virtual workplaces and improve remote interactions.
- Key trends for 2025 include virtual offices, immersive training, AR-enhanced remote assistance, hybrid meeting experiences, and AR-driven productivity tools.
- AR/VR solutions lead to improved collaboration, faster skill development, greater engagement, cost savings, and scalability in remote work settings.
- Industries like technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail are at the forefront of adopting AR/VR for various applications in remote work environments.
- Challenges such as high initial investment, employee adaptation, privacy concerns, and connectivity issues need to be addressed for successful AR/VR integration.
- The future of the augmented workforce will see increased adoption of AR and VR technologies, enabling more immersive, intelligent, and inclusive remote work environments.
- With tech advancements like digital twins, AI-driven avatars, and gesture-based interactions, the future of remote work will be highly responsive and adaptive.
- AR and VR are strategic tools that will shape the future of work by breaking down physical barriers, fostering innovation, and creating engaging workspaces.
- Early adoption of AR and VR by organizations will offer a competitive edge in driving operational efficiency and enhancing collaboration in the evolving landscape of remote work.
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Meta Cuts Staff In Oculus Studios Division
- Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has laid off an unspecified number of staff in its loss-making Reality Labs division.
- The cuts affect Oculus Studios, the in-house games development division for Oculus headsets, and staff involved in developing wearable hardware.
- Supernatural, a VR fitness game, was among the projects affected by the layoffs.
- Despite the cuts, Meta remains committed to investing in mixed-reality experiences.
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Meta's chief AI scientist says scaling AI won't make it smarter
- Yann LeCun, chief AI scientist at Meta, challenges the concept of scaling AI models for improved intelligence.
- He argues that scaling alone is not enough to make AI smarter and solve complex problems.
- LeCun believes that real-world problems require AI systems to understand the physical world, have common sense, and possess reasoning and planning abilities.
- He advocates for a world-based training approach to develop intelligent AI systems.
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MMO Week in Review: The spice must flow (into another beta)
- Funcom announced a massive NDA-free beta for Dune Awakening on May 9th due to its delayed launch to June, with mixed reviews for MMORPG and survivalbox fans.
- Equinox Homecoming launching its early access bid on May 8th, while Russian government seizes assets of World of Tanks studio Lesta Games, and another Lineage MMORPG is in the works.
- LOTRO celebrated its 18th anniversary, MapleStory Worlds had a global launch, and Dune Awakening will run a large-scale beta from May 9 to 12.
- Various game updates and launches like Roblox, ESO, Ashes of Creation, and The Crew 2 were featured this week.
- Articles discussed dealing with controversial in-game events, exploring off the beaten path, and introducing new features like player response options in ESO.
- MMO discussions included eternal squabbles, future game plans, upcoming expansions, and addressing cheaters in the gaming community.
- The article overviewed multiple game updates, events, and player responses within the MMO gaming industry.
- The week's podcasts and streams revolved around games like Palia, Dungeons & Dragons Online, Elite Dangerous, Monster Hunter Wilds, and more.
- Readers were encouraged to catch up on the MMO genre's latest news through regular content like Betawatch, Make My MMO, The MOP Up, and the MMO Week in Review.
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Meta Launches Live Translation for Ray-Ban Glasses | VBM
- Meta has launched Live Translation feature for its Ray-Ban glasses.
- The glasses allow real-time voice translation between English, Spanish, French, and Italian.
- Offline functionality enables translation without Wi-Fi or mobile data.
- Meta is also expanding communication options and testing AI vision capabilities for future updates.
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Sunderfolk, the latest title from Mike Morhaime’s Dreamhaven, is a four-player co-op virtual tabletop experience
- Dreamhaven's latest title, Sunderfolk, offers a four-player co-op virtual tabletop experience.
- Sunderfolk is a unique multiplayer game that allows players to control the game using their mobile devices.
- Players take on one of six classes and work together to save an animal village in the Sunderlands.
- Sunderfolk provides a board game-like experience with the TV screen or a stream serving as the shared board.
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