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The tech deal of the year: Four giants poured a billion dollars into an Israeli company
AppsFlyer closed a dramatic funding round of over a billion dollars as part of its Series E round, at a company valuation of $2.7 billion.
UK weighs forcing social media firms to boost trusted news
Meta's glasses will soon recognize people by their faces
Meta claims Israeli spyware firm NSO Group failed to complain, demands further pressure by US gov't
Meta and Ray-Ban’s AI glasses arrive in Israel
The glasses offer photography and voice control, language translation, and hands-free calls, integrating artificial intelligence into the design of standard sunglasses.
AI trailblazer Joelle Pineau leaves Meta after eight years at AI research
She said in a LinkedIn post that she will be taking some time to observe and to reflect before jumping into a new adventure.
Fighting fake: Meta begins testing Community Notes tool
Meta announced it will begin testing a new Community Notes tool on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads in the U.S., allowing users to add and rank notes that provide additional context to content.
Whistleblower alleges Meta considering to share user information with China
Meta Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg had been seen attempting to appease the Chinese government as early as 2014.
Meta blocks Gazan influencer Saleh Al Jafarawi's Instagram account
Throughout the Israel-Hamas War, Al Jafarawi has used his social media prominence to post about the Gaza war, lauding Hamas and praising the October 7 massacre.
WhatsApp down, cutting off tens-of-thousands of users
Most users complained of having connectivity issues and claimed the app failed to send messages.
Meta says it plans to build the world's longest undersea internet cable
The project dubbed Project Waterworth is supposed to span more than 50,000 kilometers.
Israelis report the internet has become more violent since war began
Israel Internet Association finds that 73% of Israelis believe the war has increased online violence, with three-quarters now avoiding expressing opinions on social media.
Facebook is changing – here’s what it will look like soon
Zuckerberg didn’t reveal the new look of Facebook but emphasized that the next year will focus on renewing the “authentic” experience. "I’m excited to return to the original Facebook," he said.
Social media is impacting political and social discourse - opinion
In a world where information travels at the speed of light, responsibility lies not only with content creators but also with consumers.