Tag: Threads
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Meta to Kick Teens Off Instagram and Facebook Early as Australia Prepares a Social Media Ban
Overview: A Pioneering Move Facing a Landmark Ban Meta has begun notifying hundreds of thousands of Australian teenagers about a forthcoming transition: they must download or delete data from their Instagram, Facebook, and Threads accounts as a potential global privacy measure looms. The move comes as lawmakers consider a world-first ban on social media access…
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Meta Gives Australian Teens Two-Week Warning Ahead of Social Media Ban
Overview: A Pivotal Move Ahead of a Landmark Ban Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, is taking a proactive step in Australia as a sweeping social media ban targeting under-16s looms. The company has begun issuing hundreds of thousands of Australian teenagers a two-week warning period to either download or delete their…
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Meta to kick teens off Instagram and Facebook ahead of age ban in Australia
What’s changing for Australian teens Meta has begun notifying hundreds of thousands of Australian teenagers that they must prepare for a significant policy shift. In the coming weeks, an Australian law that restricts access for users under 16 will effectively push teens off popular platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. In an unusual move,…
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Threads Targets Podcasters: A Home for Show Discussions
Threads shifts toward podcast conversations Meta’s Threads is expanding its scope beyond quick status updates to become a central hub for podcast creators and fans. In a move designed to lure a thriving but highly specific creator community, Threads says it will prioritize features that encourage ongoing discussions around shows, grow audiences, and provide practical…
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Threads Targets Podcasters: New Features for Show Discussions
Threads shifts focus to podcasters, inviting show discussions to flourish Meta’s Threads is expanding beyond casual updates and social chatter to become a hub for podcast conversations. The platform announced a new set of features designed specifically for podcasters, aiming to help creators promote their shows and foster deeper discussions around episodes. This move positions…
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Threads Targets Podcasters with New Features to Become the Hub for Show Discussions
Threads pivots toward the podcast community Meta’s Threads is doubling down on a strategy to become the central hub for podcast discussions and creator promotion. In a move aimed at attracting a niche yet highly engaged audience, Threads announced on Tuesday that it will roll out features designed specifically for podcasters and fans who want…
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Meta’s Controversial Use of Back-to-School Photos
Introduction Meta, the parent company of Instagram and WhatsApp, has recently come under scrutiny for allegedly using images of schoolchildren to promote its new platform, Threads. Reports indicate that the company leveraged back-to-school photos shared by parents on Instagram without consent, raising significant ethical concerns. The Incident According to a report by the Guardian, a…