Meta said that it took down over 11.6 million pieces of bad content across 13 policies for Facebook and more than 5.4 million pieces of objectionable content across 12 policies for Instagram in India in April.

Elon Musk criticised Meta-owned WhatsApp, alleging it exports user data nightly for targeted advertising, making users the product. An X user highlighted this practice, to which Musk affirmed the claim, questioning WhatsApp's security.

While ensuring child safety online is undoubtedly crucial, it begs the question: Shouldn't parents and guardians play a more significant role in monitoring their children's online activities?

The centrepiece of this update is seamless video call integration with WhatsApp and Messenger, empowering users to share their live experiences directly from their glasses.

Between March 1 and March 31, Meta received 15,226 reports on Facebook in the country, with 4,323 reports concerning fake profiles. On Instagram, the company received a total of 12,084 reports through the Indian grievance mechanism, of which 5,055 were about fake profiles on the photo-sharing platform.

Zuckerberg unveiled the updates on his WhatsApp Channel, introducing the ability for WhatsApp Community groups to create events for easier in-person and online gatherings, alongside the feature enabling members to provide feedback to admin announcements in Community Announcement groups.

Introducing VR headsets in classrooms could revolutionize teaching, offering immersive experiences that make subjects come alive while Prolonged VR headset use may cause negative impact such as social isolation, escapism with potential health risks as well.

Meta, the social media giant, asserts it has over 40,000 personnel globally dedicated to safeguarding online elections and has allocated over $20 billion to develop teams and technologies for this purpose.

Elon Musk recently criticized Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, suggesting that it doesn't provide accurate advertisement metrics, while implying that his own platform, X, offers better returns for advertisers.

@deedydas made a public statement on social media platform X, bringing to light a startling controversy. His post read "This is shocking. Facebook gave Netflix all your private messages on Messenger in exchange for all your watch history, while Netflix paid them $100M+ for ads. Meta will sell your data at a heartbeat for profit"

PTI has partnered with Meta's Third Party Fact-Checking Partnership (3PFC) program to combat misinformation on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The partnership aims to boost fact-checking during the Lok Sabha elections, strengthening PTI Fact Check's influence and fostering user trust in India's online space.

The European Commission, responsible for enforcing antitrust regulations, announced on Monday that it will be scrutinizing Apple, Alphabet's Google, and Meta Platforms for potential breaches of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The investigations could potentially lead to substantial fines for the companies, with penalties of up to 10% of their global annual turnover.