Tag: Facebook
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‘It’s not possible’; Reporting in internet-challenged Pakistan
With the primary shift from newspapers to television channels and now to digital media applications, the dissemination of information has become increasingly competitive for newsrooms, with the latest updates just a click away. “Delays can be managed with newspapers, but today everything is in your hands—specifically, mobile phones,” says Raees Ansari, Bureau Chief of Geo…
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How many Pakistanis use Facebook and Instagram?
Gallup Pakistan has released a new survey regarding using Meta apps in Pakistan. The survey included more than 700 people and was conducted from June 28 to July 10. Gallup revealed that 60 percent of Pakistanis are avoiding social networking apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, saying that they don’t have an account. However, 40…
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Meta lifts restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts
Meta said Friday it was lifting restrictions on US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts, ending measures put in place after his supporters violently stormed the US Capitol in 2021. It said that “former President Trump, as the nominee of the Republican Party, will no longer be subject to the heightened suspension penalties.”…
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Meta to start labeling AI-generated content in May
Facebook and Instagram giant Meta on Friday said it will begin labeling AI-generated media beginning in May, as it tries to reassure users and governments over the risks of deepfakes. The social media juggernaut added that it will no longer remove manipulated images and audio that don’t otherwise break its rules, relying instead on labeling…
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Senator withdraws resolution to ban Social Media in Pakistan
Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi has withdrawn his resolution aimed at imposing a blanket ban on several major social media platforms in the country. The resolution, which sparked controversy before its introduction in the house, called for the government to prohibit access to Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, citing concerns over their perceived…
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Election 2024: Meme game going strong
Polling day is over but the results are STILL not released in full and voters are fed up. They’re dealing with the delay in the best way they know, with memes about politics. The memes are spreading quickly on social media like Facebook and Twitter.Check out a few below: Pakistan Ka Kuch Nahi Hone Wala…
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Palestinian content leaves Israel miles behind on social media
While activists and civilians flood the streets across the world protesting for Palestine, social media is actively reflecting the changing tides. Currently, the hashtag #FreePalestine has over 2 billion views on TikTok, while in contrast the hashtag #standwithIsrael has over 162.8 million views. In a statement posted on Monday, the social media platform responded to…
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Instagram page, Eye on Palestine, restored
According to officials from Meta, the owner of Eye of Palestine has been given access to their account. We have an update here, @yashar. We’ve helped the account owners regain access and they can reactivate their accounts. https://t.co/JLiGOKxWbl — Andy Stone (@andymstone) October 26, 2023 Previously, the widely followed Instagram account Eye on Palestine (@eye.on.palestine),…
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Meta sued by 40 US states for causing mental health problems
40 US states sued Meta — the owner company of Facebook and Instagram. The renowned tech company has been accused to have caused mental health crises in youth. The attorneys general said that these social media apps tend to “exploit and manipulate” children. The case highlights dangers of social media platforms stemming from their focus…
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Instagram users say no views when people post pro Palestine content
As the civilian death toll from Israel’s bombing of Gaza continues to rise Instagram users have complained that they are not getting views on pro Palestine content. While more than a 1000 Palestinians are dead, including more than 600 children, others are struggling to survive through Israel’s embargo on food, water, electricity, and other basic…