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It was only a week ago when Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government is looking to implement age verification and identity checks for all users on social media. Looks like things are getting serious, as MCMC will convene meetings next week — in cooperation with other government agencies — with major social-media platform providers including Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram), Google LLC, X Corp (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.

Malaysian aviation magnate Tony Fernandes has announced his decision to shut down all his personal social media accounts under the umbrella of Meta Platforms Inc. — including Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

Meta is enforcing its largest-ever safety policy update on Instagram, setting a new PG-13 content baseline for users under 18. This move aims to shield teens from exposure to explicit material, aligning Instagram’s content moderation with movie-style age ratings.

Previously, Meta experimented with Facebook Video on TV to make it easier for users to follow video content directly on their television screens. Now, Meta could launch a dedicated TV app. So, what should you know about it?

Jennie Kim, a member of the BLACKPINK group, has introduced a new typeface called 'ZEN SERIF'. So, what should you know about it?

Meta today announced the Instagram Rings awards, which are held to recognise creative creators using the platform. They are given to creators who produce bold content that brings change to the platform. So, what should you know about it?

Ensuring data privacy is important, but not for big companies that only see data as a way to sell more ads. In fact, Meta recently announced a change to its privacy policy that will impact how ads are served to users of Meta's many platforms.

A Dutch court has ordered Facebook and Instagram to display non-algorithmic timelines to users in the country. The timelines, which use user data, were found to be in breach of the European Union (EU) Digital Services Act (DSA). So, what should you know about it?

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has now debunked a popular myth, stressing that Instagram doesn't listen to your conversations through its microphone. This theory has been widely discussed, as users are shown ads as soon as they finish chatting about them. So, what should you know about it?

Instagram is testing a new feature that will allow you to schedule stories directly through the app. So, what should you know about it?