Facebook owner Meta faces US$2.8 mln lawsuits in Japan over fake ads
The plaintiffs claim Meta must investigate ads and block them if it can foresee potential harm to users.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Facebook owner Meta restarts facial recognition tech in 'celeb-bait' crackdown
Meta said it will enroll about 50,000 public figures in a trial which involves automatically comparing their Facebook profile photos with images used in suspected scam advertisements.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Saudi Arabia advises Muslims not to be deceived by fake Hajj advertisements on social media
The fake advertisements aim to mislead and deceive the public about services provided through unknown individuals or agencies.
Mon May 13 2024
Retired lecturer loses over RM1 mln in online investment scam
According to police, the victim joined an investment scheme known as Gold Futures XAUUSD, which was advertised on Facebook.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Elon Musk curses out advertisers who left X over antisemitic content
Elon Musk defended his post by claiming the user spoke "the actual truth" regarding the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory.
Thu Nov 30 2023
KKD to summon social media platform providers over inappropriate ads
Fahmi Fadzil said the discussion aimed at getting clarifications concerning inappropriate and offensive advertisements.
Thu Nov 30 2023
X's CEO tells staff data will show efforts to fight hate, as advertisers flee
X CEO Linda Yaccarino told employees that "data will tell the real story" about its efforts to battle antisemitism.
Tue Nov 21 2023
Meta wants AI content in political advertising to be labelled
Facebook and Instagram-owner Meta on Wednesday said that it will require advertisers to disclose when they create or alter political content with the help of artificial intelligence (AI)
Thu Nov 09 2023
Meta bars political advertisers from using generative AI ads tools
Its advertising standards prohibit ads with content that is debunked by the company's fact-checking partners but do not have rules on AI.
Tue Nov 07 2023
No new allocation for advertisements, promotion for Malaysia MADANI this year - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said MADANI Government is utilising balance of the allocation approved and signed under previous government.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Google Chrome just rolled out a new way to track you and serve ads. Here's what you need to know
The new suite of features represents a fundamental shift in how Chrome will track user data for the benefit of advertisers.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Teacher in Melaka loses RM37,750 in fraudulent sale of cat
The teacher was cheated after she responded to an advertisement on the sale of a Munchkin cat on Facebook recently.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Musk's X social media platform reinstates Kanye West's account
It was reported that, Kanye West won't be eligible to monetize his account on X, and advertisements won't appear next to his posts.
Mon Jul 31 2023
MCMC urges public not to download malicious Pink WhatsApp application
MCMC said the application is falsely advertised to offer better security and privacy features, customised interface.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Journalism in digital age, attracting advertisement revenue among key topics in HAWANA forum
The Forum will be held on the second of the three-day event which kicks off on May 27.
Fri May 26 2023
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024