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Meta’s knowledge of underage users called an ‘open secret’

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State authorities are accusing Meta, the parent company of social media giant Facebook, of knowingly allowing millions of underage users to access its platform.

The allegations suggest that Meta was well aware of this issue, which was treated as an ‘open secret’ within the company’s ranks.

According to documents filed in court, several U.S. states claim that Meta’s internal communications reveal a clear understanding of the presence of underage users on its platform, despite the company’s policies that prohibit users under the age of 13. This revelation raises significant concerns about Meta’s ability to protect young users and adhere to regulatory guidelines.

How did Meta allegedly allow millions of underage users to flourish on its platform, despite its policies and public commitments to safeguarding children online?

The accusations have ignited a fierce debate about the responsibility of tech giants in protecting minors from harmful online content and interactions.

Meta now faces critical questions about its internal communication practices, its commitment to enforcing age restrictions, and whether the company will face regulatory consequences for allegedly neglecting the safety of underage users. As the case unfolds, the tech giant’s reputation and the future of online child safety hang in the balance.

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AI and data sovereignty set to lead business innovations in 2025

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As businesses embrace cutting-edge tech, challenges like data sovereignty and AI are taking centre stage.

 

Over the past six months, the AI industry has seen significant advancements, with competing models such as Meta’s Luma and Google’s Gemini entering the market.

However, these developments come with a reality check. Building large language models (LLMs) requires substantial computing power and time, making immediate returns on investment unlikely.

One promising innovation is agentic AI, a step beyond generative AI, which enables proactive, automated solutions.

For instance, this technology could stabilise IT systems autonomously, diagnosing and resolving issues without human intervention.

Data sovereignty has also emerged as a key focus, with increasing emphasis on keeping data within national borders to comply with local laws. This has driven the adoption of sovereign clouds and private data centres, ensuring secure and localised data processing for AI development.

Deepak Ajmani, Vice President of ANZ & APAC Emerging Markets at Confluent, joins to discuss the evolving business landscape.

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Copilot redefines the modern workday

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December 5, 2024

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Unlocking efficiency and customer success with AI-powered tools

The Tech Edge is a captivating business IT talk show delving into the latest industry trends and their significance in today’s landscape.

In this episode, Mike delves into the transformative power of Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot with Laura Morales, Customer Success Manager at AvePoint.

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Organisations overcome challenges in AI implementation

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December 5, 2024

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Key lessons and tips for seamless Copilot adoption

In this episode, Kate Faarland, the Senior Vice President of Data and AI Programs at AvePoint, discusses the importance of AvePoint’s data and AI program, internal challenges with implementing CoPilot, and the organisation’s learnings from rolling out CoPilot for their workforce.

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