Zuckerberg’s resolutions in the past have included wearing a tie every day, learning Mandarin, meeting one person a day outside of Facebook and building a simple AI system to run his home.
Facebook’s new facial recognition feature alerts users of untagged photos
Facebook has recently announced that it would begin using facial recognition technology to tell people on the social network when others have uploaded photos of them, if they agree to let the company keep a facial template on file.
CNIL issues strict notice to WhatsApp to stop Facebook data transfers
WhatsApp, Facebook’s messaging service was given a one-month ultimatum by France’s data protection authority CNIL, which instructed it to cease …
Facebook launches Messenger Kids
The new application, according to the firm, is aimed at ensuring that kids under 12 years old can connect with others under parental supervision.
Facebook opens new London HQ
Facebook has opened its new London office on Monday and said it would add 800 more jobs in the capital next …
Facebook speeds up removal of terror-related content with AI tech
According to Facebook, this is primarily done through the use of automated systems like photo and video matching and text-based machine learning.
Facebook to roll out AI to help with suicide prevention
Facebook will extend its pattern recognition software to other countries after successful tests in the US to detect users with …
Facebook opens regional headquarters in Dubai
Since 2012, Facebook has been embraced by users here, and has grown its MENA user base by 264%, equating to 164 million monthly active people.
Facebook tests facial recognition tech to unlock accounts
Facebook says the facial verification would occur during the account recovery process, when two-factor authentication – which sends a code by SMS – cannot be accessed.
Facebook updates review policy after 10m people saw Russian ads
The company said on Monday that it will add more than 1,000 people to review the ads that run on its platforms.
Facebook seeks China opportunity with secretly launched app
The photo-sharing app, called Colorful Balloons, was released in May to reportedly help Facebook enter a market that it’s been blocked since 2009.
Facebook takes on TV networks, YouTube with new ‘Watch’ tab
According to a blog post released by the company, Watch will be made available on mobile, desktops, and in Facebook’s TV apps.
Facebook halts AI test after robots develop own language
Facebook was forced to halt an artificial intelligence engine after developers discovered that the AI had begun communication in its …
Facebook meets Pakistani govt over blasphemy death sentence
The meeting comes after a Pakistani counter-terrorism court sentenced a 30-year-old man to death for making blasphemous comments on Facebook.
Facebook WiFi locator is now available to users worldwide
Facebook has announced the expansion of its “Find WiFi” feature, which allows users locate WiFi hotspots through the app, around the globe.
Facebook reaches 2 billion active users
Facebook has hit 2 billion active monthly users, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg revealed in a post on Tuesday.
‘Facebook blasphemer’ sentenced to death in Pakistan
A man accused of posting blasphemous content to Facebook has been sentenced to death by a court in Pakistan. Taimoor …
EU fines Facebook for ‘misleading’ data on WhatsApp deal
Facebook has received a $122 million fine from the European Union antitrust regulators for reportedly giving misleading information during a vetting of its deal to acquire messaging service WhatsApp in 2014.
MENA users spend 57.6m more hours on Facebook during Ramadan
Facebook has shared insights and data from its IQ research that examines Ramadan consumer technology usage across the Middle East …
Facebook and Google hit by huge phishing scam
According to reports, the tech giants fell victims to an email phishing attack that allegedly amounts to $100 million.