Threads may finally launch in Europe in December

Meta has decided to play ball with the European Union’s online services regulations in order to bring Threads to its member countries. According to The Wall Street Journal, Meta will make Threads available across Europe in December and, in compliance with EU policies, allow users to access the platform without needing to create a profile.  … Read more

The US government is no longer briefing Meta about foreign influence campaigns

As Meta gears up for the 2024 election, the company is grappling with a new challenge that could slow its efforts to combat foreign attempts at election interference. US government agencies have stopped sharing information with the company’s security researchers about covert influence operations on its platform. Meta says that as of July, the government … Read more

Meta, X, TikTok, Snap and Discord CEOs will testify before the Senate over online child safety

Social media’s negative impact on children’s and young adults’ mental health has been a growing cause of concern for parents and lawmakers. Now, the CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord and X are set to testify in front of the US Senate Judiciary Committee on “their failure to protect children online.” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg … Read more

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