Tag: Meta

Zuckerberg Reveals White House Pressured Meta Regarding Pandemic-Related Content
August 28, 2024 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Zuckerberg Reveals White House Pressured Meta Regarding Pandemic-Related Content

The Associated Press (AP) reported that Zuckerberg directed a letter to Jim Jordan, the Republican Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, in which he stated that the Biden-Harris administration “repeatedly pressured” Facebook – one of Meta’s social media platforms – “for months to take down” certain pandemic posts, including humorous and satirical ones. Meta’s CEO…

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August 13, 2024 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Universal Music Extends Its Licensing Agreement With Meta

In its press release, the world’s leading music label said that this agreement will create opportunities for its artists and songwriters to feature their music on Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Horizon, Threads and WhatsApp – all platforms of Meta. According to a Reuters report, Universal Music represents industry giants such as Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift.…

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February 05, 2024 BY Elizabeth Anderson

Three out of seven a win – Amazon, Apple and Meta topping forecasts

Amazon’s Q4 revenue, which totalled $170bn, beat the expected $166.2bn by almost $4bn. Experts attributed the financial success of this company to the synergy between its diverse segments. The reported totals boosted investor confidence, and Amazon closed its Friday, 2 February 2024, trading up 7.87%.   Apple followed suit with its Q1 earnings and defied analyst…

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