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Heavy Song of the Week: GWAR Punk-Up Their Thrash Metal on Raunchy Ripper "Lot Lizard"

GWAR add a hardcore punk flare to their thrash metal on new single "Lot Lizard." It's our Heavy Song of the Week.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'Grand theft author' – Cecelia Ahern among Irish writers protesting about Meta's alleged use of pirated books to train AI

Cecelia Ahern, Derek Landy, and Sinéad Moriarty are among 1,500 authors who have petitioned the Government over Meta’s alleged use of pirated books to trai...

Independent.ie - Business - 1 day ago

Irish News -- 'Grand theft author' – Cecelia Ahern among Irish writers protesting about Meta's alleged use of pirated books to train AI

Cecelia Ahern, Derek Landy, and Sinéad Moriarty are among 1,500 authors who have petitioned the Government over Meta’s alleged use of pirated books to trai...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Meta Antitrust Trial: Mark Zuckerberg's Former Right Hand Woman Sheryl Sandberg Takes the Stand

Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg took the stand to face intense questioning by the FTC on Wednesday as the agency seeks to break up Mark Zuckerberg's social media giant.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Catherine Prasifka: Meta is stealing from Irish writers to make its AI fortune – and it is already doing the same to you

Meta has used millions of pirated books to train its artificial intelligence (AI), in what the Authors Guild calls a “heist”. High-quality literature is mo...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Why Meta is harvesting your Facebook posts and pictures - for free - to train its AI

In the News podcast: Facebook and Instagram users were told this week about their content being used to train AI

Irish Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Metallica, Billy Idol, Eddie Vedder, Depeche Mode Set for 2025 Tribeca Festival

The Tribeca Festival has announced several musicians set to attend the 2025 edition of New York City event, including Metallica, Billy Idol, and Eddie Vedder.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wraps up testimony in antitrust case

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is emphasizing that he bought Instagram and WhatsApp because he liked the companies — not to cut competition as the Federal Trade Commission alleges in a historic antitrust trial.

AP News - Technology - 3 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg testifies that TikTok was 'highly urgent' threat to Meta at FTC antitrust trial

“It was highly urgent. This has been a top priority for the company for several years,” Zuckerberg said.

New York Post - Technology - 3 days ago

Meta to start using Europeans' data for AI training May 27

Paris: Meta will start using public posts and comments by its European users to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) models from May 27, unle...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 3 days ago

Meta Antitrust Trial: Mark Zuckerberg Considered Spinning Off Instagram in 2018

During the ongoing antitrust trial against Meta, an email revealed that CEO Mark Zuckerberg contemplated separating Instagram from the company in 2018 due to the "non-trivial" risk the government would move to break up his social media empire.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

What's at stake for Mark Zuckerberg and Meta in their antitrust case

Emails presented in the antitrust case against Meta shows that CEO Mark Zuckerberg considered selling off Instagram and WhatsApp in 2018. NBC News’ Brian Cheung reports on what Zuckerberg’s second day of testimony in court revealed.

NBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

ChatGPT creator OpenAI may launch social media platform, taking on X and Meta: Report

Sam Altman is reportedly building OpenAI’s very own social media network that is expected to give stiff competition to X and Meta. Launching a social network within or alongside ChatGPT would likely intensify Altman’s already tense rivalry with Elon Musk

First Post - Technology - 3 days ago

Meta CEO Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018 over antitrust worries, email says

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg once considered separating Instagram from its parent company due to worries about antitrust litigation. That is according to a 7-year-old email shown Tuesday on the second day of an antitrust trial alleging Meta illegally monopolized the social media market.

AP News - Technology - 4 days ago

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018: FTC trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg considered spinning out Instagram in 2018, according to an email presented Tuesday in the FTC's antitrust trial against the company.

CNBC - Technology - 4 days ago

Meta's Zuckerberg eyed Instagram spinoff amid antitrust scrutiny, document shows

Meta ultimately did not act on Zuckerberg’s proposal but the fact that he even considered the idea is a stunning sign of how seriously he took the threat of precisely the type of antitrust trial proceeding now

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 4 days ago

US government could break up Zuckerberg's Meta – media

Social media giant Meta is facing an antitrust trial that could reportedly force it to sell Instagram and WhatsApp

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

Behind the landmark trial that could reshape Meta's future with Instagram

The landmark antitrust trial could reshape the future of social media, forcing Meta to break up with WhatsApp and Instagram.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 4 days ago

Will Meta be forced to give up Instagram and WhatsApp?

Meta is on trial in a historic antitrust case that could force it to divest Instagram and WhatsApp. The US Federal Trade Commission alleges these acquisitions crushed competition and cemented Meta’s dominance in social media. With CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifying and billions in revenue at stake, this case could redefine how Big Tech operates in the US and beyond

First Post - Technology - 4 days ago

Could Meta be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp - and would it matter?

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is accusing Meta of buying Instagram and WhatsApp over a decade ago to neutralise its competition, in line with Mark Zuckerberg's alleged 2008 directive that "it is better to buy than compete".

Sky News - Technology - 4 days ago

Meta CEO Zuckerberg takes the stand as US antitrust trial kicks off

The United States government’s antitrust trial against Facebook's owner Meta has kicked off at a courtroom in Washington DC, with the company’s founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg taking the stand. The Federal Trade Commission has accused the social media giant of buying potential rivals Instagram and WhatsApp in order

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 4 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg takes stand at antitrust trial into Meta's purchase of Instagram, WhatsApp

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission claims that by acquiring WhatsApp and Instagram, Meta aimed to eliminate competitors who could threaten Facebook's status as the go-to social media platform.

CBC News - Business - 5 days ago

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in historic antitrust trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced questions about his intentions in acquiring Instagram on the first day of a historic antitrust trial.

AP News - Technology - 5 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg defends against 'buy or bury' allegations at FTC trial seeking Meta breakup

The agency is seeking to force Meta to restructure or sell Instagram and WhatsApp, testing President Trump's promises to take on Big Tech.

New York Post - Technology - 5 days ago

Meta's Zuckerberg disputes U.S. antitrust case in trial testimony

The case claims Meta bought the companies a decade ago to eliminate competition among social media platforms where users connect with friends and family

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 5 days ago

Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand Monday as his social media company faces accusations by the Federal Trade Commission of creating a monopoly.

CTV News - Science - 5 days ago

Meta reverts to AI training on Facebook and Instagram posts despite legal pushback

"We are confident in our compliance with all data protection requirements and have engaged extensively with the Irish Data Protection Commission on this matter," a Meta spokesperson said.

Euractiv - Technology - 5 days ago

Facebook owner Meta bought Instagram, WhatsApp instead of competing, FTC says at trial

Meta bought up nascent rivals Instagram and WhatsApp after its attempts to compete had failed, an attorney for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said.

One America News Network - Technology - 5 days ago

Meta faces landmark US antitrust trial

WASHINGTON: Social media juggernaut Meta goes on trial on Monday, facing serious US government allegations that it abused its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become...

International The News - Technology - 5 days ago

Meta's antitrust trial kicks off challenging the company's social media dominance

Former federal prosecutor Andrew Cherkasky joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss what is at stake with the Meta antitrust lawsuit and how the self-defense argument could come into play in a deadly teen stabbing case in Texas.

Fox News - Technology - 5 days ago

Meta faces trial in DC, Irish DPC vs. Grok, Germany vs. France on tech tariffs

And small tweaks in Council document about resilient telco infrastructure.

Euractiv - Technology - 5 days ago

Meta faces landmark trial which could break up its tech empire

The social media giant faces a competition trial, beginning on Monday, which could force it to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.

Evening Standard - Technology - 5 days ago

Meta faces US antitrust trial over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisition

A trial in the landmark antitrust case of social media giant Meta begins Monday, with the company facing serious U.S. government allegations that it abused...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 5 days ago

Apple Vision Pro 2 Reportedly Coming Along With a Cheaper Version as Tim Cook Wants to Beat Meta

Apple is reportedly working on developing new Vision Pro headsets to go against Meta's own mixed reality products.

International Business Times - Technology - 5 days ago

Josh Hawley vows 'full-scale investigation' on Meta 'lying' about ties to China

Hawley stated that more answers would be provided when Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testifies before Congress on Wednesday.

Washington Examiner - Technology - 9 days ago

WhatsApp says a bug is causing Meta AI to disappear from the app

The company has blamed the vanishing act on a ‘technical issue’ that it is ‘working to resolve’

Evening Standard - Technology - 9 days ago

In Congressional Testimony, Whistleblower Accuses Meta of Aiding China's Censorship

The former Facebook executive accused the company of working to help China ‘out-compete’ U.S. companies.

Epoch Times - US News - 10 days ago

Senators vow to keep investigating Meta over its China record after ex-employee testifies

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said he wants Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to appear before Congress and answer questions.

NBC News - Technology - 10 days ago

Gerry Adams seeking legal advice over Meta use of books for AI systems

The former Sinn Fein leader said the social media giant had used his books without permission.

Evening Standard - Technology - 10 days ago

WhatsApp's Meta AI sparks EU privacy row as users unable to disable

Amid a growing backlash against the AI update, Meta has stressed that the tool is optional

Evening Standard - Technology - 10 days ago

Meta expands Instagram parental controls and brings them to Facebook

The tools mean the accounts of under-16s are heavily restricted by default and require parental permission to reduce them.

Evening Standard - Technology - 11 days ago

Scientists Find MRI Scans Could Leave Toxic Metal Behind in Your Body

Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis can cause a thickening and hardening of the skin, heart and lungs—and cause painful contracting of the joints.

Newsweek - Health - 12 days ago

Hate WhatsApp's Meta AI button? Try these alternative apps instead

Whether it's setting messages to open in specific locations or destroying chats after 24 hours, these secure apps have got your back (in case Whatsapp goes down again)

Evening Standard - Technology - 12 days ago

Meta unveils new AI model Llama 4

Meta Platforms , opens new tab on Saturday released the latest version of its large language model Llama, called the Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick.Meta said Llama is a multimodal AI system....

International The News - Technology - 13 days ago

Meta and Pinterest made donations to Molly Russell charity

The 14-year-old girl took her life in 2017 after viewing harmful material about suicide on social media platforms.

Evening Standard - Technology - 14 days ago

Meta AI research head, Joelle Pineau, leaving company

Pineau, who is also a computer science professor at McGill University, did not announce a successor to her role at Meta

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 18 days ago

Meta announces reintroduction of 'Friends' tab on Facebook app

Washington: Meta announced the reintroduction of the Friends tab onFacebookapp, allowing users to enjoy a browsing experience focused solely on thei...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 22 days ago

Meta tests 'Community Notes' to replace fact-checkers

The change of system came after years of criticism that conservative voices were being censored or stifled under the guise of fighting misinformation

Voice of America - Technology - 1 month ago

Trump's metal tariffs take effect, sparking global trade retaliation

Canada, biggest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the US, announces 25% retaliatory tariffs on those metals along with computers, sports equipment and other products worth C$29.8 billion in total

YNET News - World - 1 month ago

Meta blocks women's health ads but allows men's libido campaigns

Exclusive: One company had posts on endometriosis, postnatal recovery and vaginal health removed for promoting ‘illegal products and services’

Independent UK - Technology - 1 month ago

X and Meta approved antisemitic and anti-Muslim content in Germany

Study finds that Facebook and X approved ads calling for the arrest of migrants or violence against Jews, stopping the 'Jewish globalist agenda,' or the extermination of Muslims

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

'Foreign metal objects' led to the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines flight, preliminary report shows

" ... Putin apologized for the tragic incident occurring in Russian airspace, expressed his deep and sincere condolences to the families of the victims ... but no responsibility for the crash was taken."

Global Voices - World - 2 months ago

Meta's WhatsApp says Israeli spyware company Paragon targeted users

WhatsApp official says an attempt to hack around 90 users was detected but did not specify who was targeted or where; he also declined to explain how the company determined Paragon was responsible for the breach

YNET News - Technology - 2 months ago

No more fact-checking for Meta. How will this change media?

"Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts," the late New York Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan memorably wrote four decades ago.

Washington Times - Technology - 3 months ago

Meta's Big Bet on Bots

Meta says to expect AI “profiles” on Facebook and Instagram.

New York Magazine - Technology - 3 months ago

The Top 5 Metal & Hard Rock Albums of 2024: Video Recap

Featuring Judas Priest, Blood Incantation, High on Fire, and more, here are the top 5 best metal & hard rock albums of 2024, plus the full list of 30.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 4 months ago