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Meta launches Plus subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

Following a brief phase of unannounced public testing, Meta has officially launched a premium, subscription-based ecosystem across its core social platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Operating under the newly established Meta One brand, a unified division built to manage the company’s experimental monthly payment structures, these “Plus” tiers introduce exclusive analytics, advanced messaging capabilities, and…

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Africa: Imposter Facebook Page Uses Watu Branding to Lure Users Into Paying for Non-Existent Goods

eriinfo.com2 months ago03 mins

Imposter Facebook page uses Watu branding to lure users into paying for non-existent goods IN SHORT: This Facebook page uses the name and logo of Watu – a legitimate asset finance company operating in Kenya – to offer motorbikes and household products at unbelievable prices. But don’t fall for the scam. The Facebook page Watu…

New AI tools for Facebook, Instagram to ‘reduce friction’

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Meta’s broader AI rollout reflects its efforts to address reputational and regulatory pressures. Meta Platforms is accelerating the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) tools across Facebook and Instagram, amid mounting scrutiny of its business practices and user privacy. In a statement, the company says its new generative AI-powered tools are being introduced to improve user…

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Africa: Coca-Cola Not Recruiting Through Facebook AD That Asks for ‘Processing Fee’

eriinfo.com6 months ago05 mins

Coca-Cola not recruiting through Facebook ad that asks for ‘processing fee’ IN SHORT: An advert claiming that the beverage giant is hiring dozens of workers through a Google Forms link is fake. The form collects sensitive personal details and demands a “processing fee”, which are clear signs of a scam. A job advertisement circulating on…

Dutch court orders Meta to offer non-algorithmic timelines on Facebook and Instagram

eriinfo.com8 months ago03 mins

A court in the Netherlands has ordered Meta to modify the timelines on Facebook and Instagram, ruling that the current setup violates the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). Read: Sony ULT Field 5 Review: ULTimately Based As reported by Reuters, the Dutch court found that Meta must provide users with simpler, non-profiled options for…

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Africa: Facebook Data Reveal the Devastating Real-World Harms Caused By the Spread of Misinformation

eriinfo.com9 months ago09 mins

Twenty-one years after Facebook’s launch, Australia’s top 25 news outlets now have a combined 27.6 million followers on the platform. They rely on Facebook’s reach more than ever, posting far more stories there than in the past. With access to Meta’s Content Library (Meta is the owner of Facebook), our big data study analysed more…

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Africa: Facebook Is the Most Toxic Social Media Platform for Climate Activists – New Survey Suggests

eriinfo.com11 months ago014 mins

[16th July 2025] – Facebook is the platform where most climate activists report having experienced abuse worldwide, a first ever survey today suggests. Global Witness commissioned the first global survey of land and environmental defenders and climate activists about their online experiences. More than 200 land and environmental defenders across six continents took part, shedding…