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Facebook Marketplace ranks last on anti-scam rating system; accounts for nearly 50% of cases
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/facebook-last-anti-scam-rating-system-e-commerce-4252726
What is the Meta AI tool? Can you turn it off? New feature rolls out on Facebook, Instagram
usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2024/04/23/can-you-turn-off-meta-ai-facebook-instagram/73423519007/
Meta’s Facebook, Instagram back up after two-hour global outage: The disruptions started at around 10pm Singapore time.
straitstimes.com/singapore/meta-services-down-worldwide-facebook-instagram-among-those-affected
Quick Glance: Facebook, Instagram in UAE Offline? Thousands Report Outage
- Over 300,000 Facebook outages reported worldwide
- After about an hour, Facebook and Instagram are back up for most users in the UAE.
- Many users complained about outages on Meta-owned platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger.
- Discord users also experienced issues with outages.
Was Facebook down on Super Tuesday? Users reported outages on primary election day
usatoday.com/story/tech/2024/03/05/facebook-down-super-tuesday/72850694007/
Sun Xueling calls out Meta for not working with MHA to fight e-commerce scams on its platforms
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/sun-xueling-calls-out-meta-for-not-working-with-mha-to-fight-e-commerce-scams-on-its-platforms
Meta 'dismayed' by Singapore criticism over Facebook scams, says no one company can tackle them alone
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/facebook-scams-meta-dismayed-sun-xueling-statement-parliament-4163321
Shein to face tough EU online content rules as users in the region soar: Shein, which is eyeing a US initial public offering, launched its marketplace in the EU ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2024/03/09/shein-to-face-tough-eu-online-content-rules-as-users-in-region-soar/
British Parliament approves law on deportations to Rwanda: “Stop the boats” is British Prime Minister Sunak’s promise: Anyone who comes to Great Britain without ...
nzz.ch/international/britisches-parlament-genehmigt-gesetz-zu-abschiebungen-nach-ruanda-ld.1827518
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
The Prompt: The Latest AI Startup To Face Reality: Plus: Mark Zuckerberg’s fake beard and AI-generated e-textbooks
forbes.com/sites/rashishrivastava/2024/04/23/the-prompt-the-latest-ai-startup-to-face-reality/
Meta's new AI assistant wanted to answer users' questions and now it's getting on their nerves
qz.com/meta-ai-tool-users-instagram-chatgpt-1851430125
‘My goodbye to her was my last’: Friends say teen killed in Tampines accident was bright, friendly
straitstimes.com/singapore/my-goodbye-to-her-was-my-last-friends-say-teen-killed-in-tampines-accident-was-bright-friendly
Quick Glance: Bright, Friendly Teen Killed in Tampines Accident
- Afifah Munirah Muhammad Azril, a bright and friendly student, was known as a 'high-flier' by her friends.
- The 17-year-old Temasek Junior College student met a tragic end in a traffic accident while on her way to a college running event.
- Afifah leaves a gap in the community as she was seen as a rising personality by many.
- Her untimely death has not only left family and friends grieving but the entire community mourning.
Meta Stock Q1 Preview: Can Ads Growth Keep Up With AI Spending?: The stakes are high for Meta stock as the Facebook parent company is set to release Q1 earnings ...
investors.com/news/technology/meta-earnings-q1-preview-spending-ads-growth/
Mark Zuckerberg spilled the beans on his new chain necklace look: Mark Zuckerberg's been in the spotlight recently thanks to his chain necklace ...
businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-dug-into-new-chain-necklace-look-2024-4
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Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Cash Pile Raises Dividend Hopes on Wall Street: Alphabet Inc. is bringing in so much cash that hopes are rising it will take a page out of the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/alphabet-s-cash-boom-is-raising-dividend-hopes-on-wall-street
Singapore Inflation Cools in March as MAS Retains 2024 Forecast: Singapore’s core inflation eased in March on lower food prices and cost of services ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/singapore-inflations-cools-in-march-as-mas-retains-2024-forecast
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The Morning After: Meta teases a limited-edition Quest headset inspired by Xbox: The biggest news stories this morning: Grindr sued for allegedly sharing users’ ...
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Russian court sentences Meta spokesperson in absentia to six years in prison: A Russian court has sentenced a Meta spokesperson in absentia to six years in ...
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Someone added a beard to a photo of Zuck. People are loving the look.: The edited image has even drawn the attention of Mark Zuckerberg himself and his wife ...
businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-fake-beard-meta-social-media-viral-photo-2024-4
TechScape: No WhatsApp in China, no TikTok in the US, and the return of Llama: In this week’s newsletter: While Apple removed the platform from App Stores ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/23/techscape-apple-app-store-china-tiktok-meta-llama
DHDL: Bye Bye Toe introduces briefs against cameltoe: When pants pull into the crotch, a so-called “camel toe” is created. Marie Mueller, on the other hand ...
businessinsider.de/gruenderszene/business/kein-cameltoe-mehr-dhdl-gruenderin-praesentiert-den-loewen-neuartigen-slip/
Meta’s New GenAI Is Theatrical. Here’s How To Make It Valuable: Concern about a generative AI bubble is growing. To defend against disillusionment ...
forbes.com/sites/ericsiegel/2024/04/21/metas-new-genai-is-theatrical-heres-how-to-make-it-valuable/
Quick Glance: Uncovering the World of AI-Generated Media
- The proliferation of AI-generated images and text is a growing concern on the internet, impacting users more than they realize.
- Experts caution about the impact of synthetic media on decision-making processes and society.
- Despite the potential for beneficial applications of generative AI, the lack of oversight necessitates consumers to verify content authenticity.
- There are techniques to detect fake images and videos, such as identifying details like flawed hand positions, inconsistent eye reflections, and incoherent backgrounds.
Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg avoided a cage match with Elon Musk but got a jab in anyway by passing him on the billionaires list
fortune.com/2024/04/22/mark-zuckerberg-avoided-cage-match-with-elon-musk-but-got-jab-in-anyway-by-passing-him-billionaires-list-tesla-meta/
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TikTok Is Close to Being Banned. 4 Key Questions, Answered.: Congress is on the verge of passing a bill that could ban TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance Ltd ...
barrons.com/articles/tiktok-ban-congress-vote-news-1fe6cd76
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Exclusive | AI Developers Agree to New Safety Measures to Fight Child Exploitation
wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-developers-agree-to-new-safety-measures-to-fight-child-exploitation-2a58129c
Treasury Yields Give Rate-Cut Hope, Why Stocks Still Face a Bumpy Ride, And 5 Other Things to Know Before the Market Opens.
barrons.com/articles/djt-stock-trump-tesla-what-to-know-today-1eca8be0
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Singaporean ‘toy soldier’ Nicholas Tang claims prestigious award at Sandhurst: He was awarded the International Sword for being the best international cadet ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/singaporean-toy-soldier-nicholas-tang-claims-prestigious-award-at-sandhurst
Bicycle jammed under truck: Dortmund woman's life is in danger: The bike was dragged by the truck for several meters, as markings on the road in Dortmund show.
waz.de/staedte/dortmund/article242163984/Fahrrad-unter-Lkw-eingeklemmt-Dortmunderin-in-Lebensgefahr.html
Singapore gives top-level briefings to reassure foreign banks on stability: City-state keen to bolster its image as a reliable financial centre at a time of ...
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Stock market today: Indexes recover as traders brace for earnings: Tesla will report earnings after the closing bell on Tuesday, followed midweek by Meta ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-news-today-tesla-meta-1q24-earnings-fed-pce-2024-4
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Meta Horizon OS: Other manufacturers get access: Meta wants to find new partners and deliver its system to more people. For this reason ...
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Indian manufacturer Everest Food Products said its spices were safe for consumption after Singapore authorities asked an importer to recall a product for ...
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Charmaine Sheh eats at Lau Pa Sat after Star Awards 2024: After charming fans at Star Awards 2024 yesterday (April 21), Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh decided ...
asiaone.com/entertainment/charmaine-sheh-eats-lau-pa-sat-after-star-awards-2024
Microsoft, Meta, AMD, Palantir, and Other Tech Stocks in Focus Today: The Magnificent 7 stocks help the rebound push into a second day as shares of Meta ...
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Meta Platforms: Expect Shares To Pop On Strong Earnings, Again: Meta Platforms is poised for impressive advertising revenue growth, expected to capture 50% of ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4684979-meta-platforms-expect-shares-to-pop-on-strong-earnings
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Six taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident on PIE: The multi-car crash followed another multi-vehicle tragedy in Tampines earlier in the day.
straitstimes.com/singapore/six-taken-to-hospital-after-multi-vehicle-accident-on-pie
Wall St gains after Friday sell-off, Mideast tensions subside: Wall Street stocks ended higher on Monday following a market sell-off in previous sessions as ...
reuters.com/markets/us/futures-recover-after-friday-sell-off-mideast-tensions-ease-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Hope for Strong Quarterly Results Drives Wall St Stocks
- Wall Street stocks saw an increase on Monday as investors anticipated a busy week of quarterly results from key companies to gain insight into the health of the U.S. economy.
- All 11 S&P 500 sectors experienced growth, with technology and financial stocks leading the gains.
- In addition to the outstanding corporate earnings, markets are also looking forward to the upcoming release of the PCE data in March later this week to further understand the monetary policy trajectory.
- Megacap growth stocks showed gains, including Alphabet, Amazon.com, and Apple, along with Nvidia's increase to recover from a previous decline.
Quentin Tarantino Was Reportedly Toying With a 'Goodbye Meta-Verse' Idea for Scrapped Film The Movie Critic - IGN
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Lawrence Wong, Singapore's next PM, seeks growth in 'troubled world': SINGAPORE -- Born and raised in Singapore, Divya Loudon thinks her future may lie ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Lawrence-Wong-Singapore-s-next-PM-seeks-growth-in-troubled-world
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The green energy ‘big bets’ Australia needs to go after: Sun Cable cofounder: Sun Cable’s cofounder wants Australia to think bigger about the green energy switch ...
smh.com.au/business/the-economy/the-green-energy-big-bets-australia-needs-to-go-after-sun-cable-cofounder-20240419-p5fl8z.html
Trump Blames Biden For Potential TikTok Ban—Still Claiming It Would Boost Rival Facebook
forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2024/04/22/trump-blames-biden-for-potential-tiktok-ban-still-claiming-it-would-boost-rival-facebook/
Quick Glance: EU Threatens to Suspend TikTok Lite App Features
- The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.
- TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.
- The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.
- The EU has already fined TikTok under the Digital Services Act and could impose further sanctions if the company does not respond to requests or prove safety measures.
5 die while crossing Channel hours after UK passes Rwanda plan: At least five migrants have been killed while attempting to cross the English Channel from France ...
dailysabah.com/world/europe/5-die-while-crossing-channel-hours-after-uk-passes-rwanda-plan
1 in 2 workers in Singapore will quit their job if asked to be in office more often: Survey
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/work-home-flexible-work-employees-quit-survey-4285946
'Challenging to make a living': RM5,000 offer to attract Malaysian roti canai chefs to Singapore deemed too low
asiaone.com/singapore/challenging-make-living-rm5000-offer-attract-malaysian-roti-canai-chefs-singapore-deemed
‘They’re patronising, arrogant …’ Caroline Lucas on fighting the Tories, leading the Greens and leaving parliament
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/22/theyre-patronising-arrogant-caroline-lucas-on-fighting-the-tories-leading-the-greens-and-leaving-parliament
Gojek and ComfortDelGro Taxi join hands to take on each other’s unfulfilled ride bookings
straitstimes.com/singapore/gojek-and-comfortdelgro-taxi-join-hands-to-take-on-each-other-s-unfulfilled-ride-bookings
Coles praised for Aussie act in-store: Workers at a Coles store in northeast Queensland have been praised over a moving display ahead of Anzac Day.
news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/makes-me-proud-coles-store-praised-for-anzac-day-display/news-story/916f90e3580f4403defa11c4069aa61b
Tech Giants Promise to Crack Down on AI-Generated Child Porn: Deepfake nudes have plagued middle and high schools this year, and AI has made it easier for ...
thedailybeast.com/tech-giants-promise-to-crack-down-on-ai-generated-child-porn
Crypto’s Big Party in Dubai Signals Industry’s Future Is in Asia: In this edition of the Bloomberg Crypto newsletter, Hannah Miller shares some takeaways from ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-23/crypto-s-big-party-in-dubai-signals-industry-s-future-is-in-asia
Mark Zuckerberg says training AI isn't just about the data: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks 'feedback loops,' the process of AI learning from its own outputs ...
businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-meta-ai-model-training-synthetic-data-feedback-loops-2024-4
Gwyneth Paltow suggests that viral Mark Zuckerberg image reminds her of a past lover
independent.co.uk/life-style/gwyneth-paltrow-mark-zuckerberg-beard-photo-b2532708.html
Hong Kong Bankers Face More Job Cuts on China Slowdown, High Pay: Hong Kong investment bankers could face more job cuts as the slowdown in China deals persists ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/hong-kong-bankers-face-more-job-cuts-on-china-slowdown-high-pay
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Meta PCs Shows Off Jaw-Dropping PS5 Water Cooling Mod, Don't Try This At Home: While not practicaly, water cooling a PlayStation 5 is certainly possible ...
hothardware.com/news/meta-pcs-shows-off-jaw-dropping-ps5-water-cooling-mod
Guy ditches reality TV girlfriends, drives off: A Farmer Wants A Wife stockman ditches his flock of reality TV girlfriends and drives off into the dark on Monday ...
news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/james-weir-recaps-farmer-wants-a-wife-guy-ditches-reality-tv-girlfriends-drives-off/news-story/1ecc4e87642cd5b53187c0c296d45091
Meta announces a "new era for mixed reality": US internet company Meta is renaming its Quest software platform to Meta Horizon OS and opening it up to ...
heise.de/news/Meta-verkuendet-eine-neue-Aera-fuer-Mixed-Reality-9694291.html
S’pore’s Kai Minejima-Lee and Isabelle Koh strike gold at World Cup of Indoor Skydiving
straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-s-kai-minejima-lee-and-isabelle-koh-win-gold-at-world-cup-of-indoor-skydiving
Cordlife Scandal: Fury as Thousands of Stem Cell Samples Destroyed in Singapore: Thousands of parents in Singapore are furious, with some now pursuing legal ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-21/cordlife-scandal-fury-as-thousands-of-stem-cell-samples-destroyed-in-singapore
Hate speech rules during the Ukrainian war: Russian court sentences meta-speaker to six years in a prison camp
spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzpolitik/russland-gericht-verurteilt-meta-sprecher-zu-sechs-jahren-straflager-a-497331fa-9d03-43f8-9c7d-e15be809bbc5
European police chiefs target E2EE in latest demand for ‘lawful access’: In the latest iteration of the neverending (and always head-scratching) crypto wars ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/22/e2ee-police-chiefs-lawful-access/
Nervous and excited: S’pore students on dancing with IU during K-pop star’s concert here
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/nervous-and-excited-s-pore-students-on-dancing-with-iu-during-k-pop-star-s-concert-here
Scientists have unleashed an army of remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches: Scientists in Singapore have apparently found a way to take control of life remotely
t3n.de/news/wissenschaftler-armee-ferngesteuerter-cyborg-kakerlaken-1619793/
Tech's earnings bonanza this week shines spotlight on growing troubles at Tesla, Google
cnbc.com/2024/04/22/big-tech-keeps-prioritizing-ai-as-earnings-approach.html
Wall Street Breakfast: The Week Ahead: Stay updated with the latest financial news and market trends by listening to the Wall Street Breakfast podcast available ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4684946-wall-street-breakfast-week-ahead
Spain murder suspect often went overseas: The man allegedly linked to the murder of Singaporean architect Audrey Fang regularly travelled overseas for business ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/23/spain-murder-suspect-often-went-overseas
Flexible work arrangement guidelines can be a chance to improve HR practices in Singapore, says expert
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/flexible-work-arrangements-fwa-guidelines-december-firms-employees-employers-labour-movement-4277281
DJT Stock Slips. Trump Is Set for $1.3 Billion Share Award.
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ST Explains: When, where and how to view shooting stars and supermoons in 2024: Stargazers here will be able to see two meteor showers and a supermoon in April ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/st-explains-when-where-and-how-to-view-shooting-stars-and-supermoons-in-2024
Meta action on explicit deepfakes under review by Oversight Board: Meta’s Oversight Board will review two cases about how Facebook and Instagram handled content ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4595191-meta-action-on-explicit-deepfakes-under-review-by-oversight-board/
Apple, Amazon, Nvidia, and other Big Tech stocks could see their profit growth 'collapse,' UBS says
qz.com/ubs-nvidia-apple-big-tech-downgrade-1851426672
Dehydrated and starving: Little poodle found in a bucket in Erfurt: Who can provide information about Gino?
thueringer-allgemeine.de/regionen/erfurt/article242153210/Dehydriert-und-ausgehungert-Kleiner-Pudel-in-einem-Kuebel-in-Erfurt-gefunden.html
Söder appeals: Smoking weed in the state parliament should be banned: Bavaria wants to make smoking weed as difficult as possible. The announcement by a member ...
pnp.de/nachrichten/politik/soeder-appelliert-kiffen-im-landtag-soll-verboten-werden-15899430
Are we ready for Nvidia's Blackwell chip?: Nvidia aims to power a new era in AI computing with its Blackwell chip, but competition from Google, Meta ...
qz.com/are-we-ready-for-nvidias-blackwell-chip-1851421946
'She was taken in such a horrible way': Family of Singapore woman killed in Spain opens up about their loss
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/audrey-fang-singaporean-woman-killed-spain-family-4282691
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta will offer its virtual reality OS to hardware companies, creating iPhone versus Android dynamic
cnbc.com/2024/04/22/mark-zuckerberg-says-meta-will-offer-its-virtual-reality-os-to-hardware-companies.html
From tears to joy: How Singapore rower Saiyidah Aisyah qualified for the Paris Olympics at 36
channelnewsasia.com/sport/team-singapore-paris-olympics-saiyidah-aisyah-rowing-4281136
Korea urged to stop holding CEOs liable for workplace accidents : The government will continue to pursue regulatory reforms and thoroughly review policy ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_373298.html
Singapore Home Project Gets Few Buyers in Weekend of Tepid Sales: A private residential project in Singapore sold just three out of its 59 units put on the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/singapore-home-project-gets-few-buyers-in-weekend-of-tepid-sales
Here Come the Anti-Woke AIs: With Meta releasing its latest open-source AI, new models that lack guardrails stand to become more powerful than ever.
wsj.com/tech/ai/here-come-the-anti-woke-ais-76a1cfcc
Europol warns industry and governments about end-to-end encryption: Europol warns governments and industry must take urgent action against end-to-end encryption.
heise.de/news/Europol-warnt-Industrie-und-Regierungen-vor-Ende-zu-Ende-Verschluesselung-9692849.html
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s 20 years in office: As a boy, he had a ringside seat to Singapore’s most turbulent period in history. He entered politics at 32 ...
straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2024/04/lee-hsien-loong-20-years-in-office/
New cookbook is an ode to baking with yeast and unique ‘indie’ creative impulses: Acclaimed Singaporean cookbook author Christopher Tan's new cookbook ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/living/2024/04/23/new-cookbook-celebrates-breads-cakes-and-other-yeasted-bakes
Microsoft hires former Meta exec to bolster AI supercomputing team: Microsoft has hired Jason Taylor, the former vice president of infrastructure at Meta ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137391/microsoft-hires-meta-ai-supercomputing-jason-taylor
This is what the perfect email to superiors looks like - according to Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth
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