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When Facebook acquired WhatsApp in 2014 for $19 billion, many observers struggled to understand the logic of paying such a staggering sum for a messaging service that generated little revenue.
When Facebook acquired WhatsApp in 2014 for $19 billion, many observers struggled to understand the logic of paying such a staggering sum for a messaging service that generated little revenue.
The parent company of Facebook, Meta Platforms Inc., is set to lay off nearly 8,000 employees and has begun alerting thousands of staff members about the job cuts.
“In accordance with the joint venture agreement, Reliance Intelligence will hold 70% and Facebook will hold the balance of 30% in REIL,” according to the filing.
The temporary suspension of Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav’s official Facebook account has sparked outrage among party leaders who accused the BJP of attempting to “suppress the opposition’s voice.”
Social media giant Meta has apologised after its automatic translation tool erroneously declared Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dead while translating a condolence message posted by the Karnataka CMO in Kannada on Facebook.
"Facebook is ensuring that Pages connected to those groups are held to the same standard as political entities when it comes to advertising on the platform," the report mentioned.
The Public Policy Director of Facebook India, South and Central Asia, Ankhi Das had claimed in a media statement, while launching Facebook lock feature in India that the feature, which allows users in India to lock their profiles from non-friends, was aimed particularly at women.
The man had been posting videos on Facebook that apparently showed him preparing to end his life which raised a red flag on the social media giant's network. Facebook feared that any direct contact with the man could drive him to expedite his suicide plans, officials said.
Health officials have urged people of all age groups to protect themselves against exposure to the virus, saying everyone is at risk.
Facebook will create a more engaging experience that goes beyond just viewing videos on the platform.
