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Meta, Snap and Roblox commit to tougher anti-grooming measures in UK
Meta, Snap, and Roblox have committed to implementing tougher anti-grooming measures in the UK following urging from Ofcom. These social networks will enhance their safety protocols to protect users, particularly children, from online grooming.
Meta is reportedly 'reassigning' 7,000 employees to AI-focused roles
Meta is reportedly reassigning approximately 7,000 employees to focus on artificial intelligence initiatives. These employees will be moved into four new organizations dedicated to developing AI tools and applications.
If these AI spying allegations are true, that's another reason to get a VPN
A new class action lawsuit alleges that ChatGPT shares user data with Google and Meta, potentially for targeted advertising and content manipulation. The article suggests this controversy is another reason to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to protect personal data when interacting with AI chatbots. It recommends using reputable VPN services and avoiding account creation with AI tools to limit data collection.
Another metaverse is set to die in June
Hololive's metaverse project, Holoearth, will be shut down on June 28, following Meta's announcement that the VR version of Meta Horizon Worlds is also closing in June. Holoearth aimed to provide an immersive fan experience but faced limitations with instanced rooms that could only hold 50 users. Sales of premium currency and items have already ceased, with remaining virtual currency to be refunded.
Meta is bringing third-party apps and games to its display glasses
Meta is planning to bring third-party applications and games to its smart display glasses, potentially increasing their utility. The $800 smart glasses are expected to support a wider range of software in the near future.
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP Issue 40
This article features previews of several games currently being played by the SUPERJUMP editorial team. James Burns is enjoying Capcom's Pragmata, praising its unique combat and art design. Jahanzeb Khan is hooked on Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.VO. World Stage on Nintendo Switch, while Nathaniel Kelly is playing Final Fantasy Legend 3 for a community event. PJ Walerysiak finds Tales of Kenzera: Zau to be a moving experience inspired by grief, and Kristina M.H. is finding The Binding of Isaac addictive despite its dark themes. CJ Wilson also shares positive impressions of Pragmata and revisits Lococycle from Twisted Pixel Games.
MASTER MAZE BUILDING IN “ROGUE MAZE”, TOWER DEFENSE LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN, DEMO OUT MAY 28TH
Bionic Wombat Games announced their debut tower defense roguelike, Rogue Maze, with a demo releasing on PC via Steam on May 28th. Players construct mazes to trap escapees, utilizing various tiles, obstacles, and gadgets. The game features unique characters, a new soundtrack by Joanna Wang, and a demo with 40 hand-animated levels.
It's Equally Exciting And Worrying That Some Of The Best VR Games Are Coming To Console
Polyarc has announced Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a compilation of the Moss VR games, will be released for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles this summer. This release highlights the trend of VR-exclusive titles being ported to flatscreen platforms, a move seen as both an opportunity for wider accessibility and a sign of the current struggles within the VR gaming industry.
Meta employees are protesting the company's mouse tracking program
Meta employees are protesting the company's new initiative to use their mouse movements and keystrokes for training AI models. This program, announced last month, has raised concerns among staff regarding privacy and surveillance.
Germany cuts Steam Deck desktop devs a $1.5 million cheque, they declare an end to 'insecure spyware-riddled software imposed by the likes of Microsoft'
Germany's Sovereign Tech Agency has awarded €1.3 million (approximately $1.5 million) to the KDE community to support its free and open-source software development, including the Plasma desktop environment used on the Steam Deck. KDE expressed that this funding signifies a global shift away from proprietary software from companies like Microsoft and Google towards more secure and user-controlled alternatives.
WhatsApp users can soon have private conversations with Meta AI
Meta AI is introducing an Incognito Chat feature for WhatsApp, allowing users to have private conversations with the AI. Messages exchanged in this mode will not be readable by anyone other than the user.
Evening Metaverse
Users of Meta's Threads platform are expressing frustration over the inability to block the company's new AI chatbot. This feature has led to widespread user dissatisfaction and discussion on social media.
Meta is facing another lawsuit over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is facing a new lawsuit alleging that the company is not adequately protecting senior citizens and other vulnerable groups from scam advertisements on its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit claims Meta's current measures are insufficient to prevent fraudulent ads.
Threads users are pissed they can't block Meta's new AI chatbot
Users on Meta's Threads platform are expressing frustration over their inability to block the company's new artificial intelligence chatbot. The issue has become a top trending topic on the platform, indicating widespread user discontent.
Instagram's in-app camera will support Ultra HDR and Night Sight on Android
Meta is releasing an Instagram app for Android tablets and updating the in-app camera on Android devices to support Ultra HDR and Night Sight features. This update aims to improve the photo and video experience for users on both tablets and phones.
Hey @meta.ai is that true? Threads is testing a Grok-like AI feature
Meta's Threads platform is reportedly testing a new AI feature that is similar to Grok. The article questions the potential implications of this development.
Ini Alasan Erin Masih Pakai Nama Taulany di Instagram
Erin Wartia Trigina, formerly married to Andre Taulany, explained her continued use of the Taulany surname on Instagram, citing a lengthy process with Meta for name change requests initiated in September. Her lawyer, Sunan Kalijaga, corroborated this, stating platform validation takes time. Both Erin and Andre Taulany have publicly stated they have no remaining personal relationship and wish not to be associated, especially amidst a legal dispute involving a former household assistant.
Saturday Metaverse
This opinion piece suggests that Meta is entering a 'death spiral' due to its significant investments and focus on the metaverse. The article critiques the company's strategy and its potential long-term implications for its business.
Meta removes end-to-end encryption from Instagram DMs
Meta has removed end-to-end encryption from Instagram direct messages as of May 8, 2026. This change means the company can now read all user conversations on the platform.
Nvidia's VP of deep learning says AI workers are already 'far beyond the costs of the employees'
Nvidia's VP of applied deep learning, Bryan Catanzaro, stated that the cost of compute for AI development has surpassed the cost of human employees for his team. This highlights the significant investment companies like Nvidia, OpenAI, Meta, and Amazon are making in AI technology, raising concerns about its impact on the workforce.
