Meta announces big changes coming to social media advertising

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3 years ago

November 10, 2021

Natasha Schapova

There are big changes coming to Meta, the rebranded parent company of Facebook

The tech firm is planning on removing advertiser’s ability to target people based on stereotypes.

This includes by race and ethnicity, political affiliation, religion and sexual orientation.

The change will be implemented on January 19 and will feature across all of Meta’s apps including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.

The changes should stop advertisers from abusing its targeting tools and having the potential to discriminate against users.

Meta has acknowledged “concerns from experts that targeting options like these could be used in ways that lead to negative experiences for people in underrepresented groups”.

Some of these ad changes have been under discussion since 2016.

Tesla’s robotaxi reveal sparks excitement

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5 days ago

October 11, 2024

Ahron Young

Analysts and investors are eagerly awaiting Elon Musk’s big reveal—a fully functional autonomous vehicle that could revolutionise ride-hailing.

Tesla’s stock has soared 52% since Musk first announced the event in April, reflecting high hopes for the launch of its much-anticipated robotaxi.

The vehicle, dubbed the “Cybercab,” is said to be a sleek, two-seater without a steering wheel or pedals—straight out of the future.

Tesla also teased a ride-hailing app that will summon these driverless cars to pick up riders at their chosen locations.

Not convincing

But not everyone is convinced—some analysts warn that while Musk’s vision is bold, the timeline for these innovations may not deliver immediate results.

Musk has a history of overpromising on autonomous tech, and this event might be more about grand ideas than tangible products.

Tesla first floated the robotaxi idea in 2016, with Musk hinting at a future where owners could lease their cars to others for extra income.

If the software keeps pace with Musk’s ambitions, the future of driverless Teslas might be closer than we think.

Amazon’s 2024 Prime Day expected to make huge impact on tech sector sales

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7 days ago

October 9, 2024

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Market experts believe Amazon’s upcoming event will drive a surge in sales, benefiting Amazon’s stock and boosting consumer tech companies that sell through its platform.

Experts predict that a short-term rally in retail and tech stocks could be seen as revenue spikes.

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