Meta said today it was developing new tools to protect teenage users from “sextortion” scams on its Instagram platform, which has been accused by US politicians of damaging the mental health of youngsters. Gangs run sextortion scams by persuading people to provide explicit images of themselves and then threatening to release them to the public...
•Japan flag Japan’s royal family is now on Instagram — but don’t expect any candid selfies from its official account, which went live Monday in a cautious social media debut for the ancient monarchy. The first 19 posts are formally staged photos and videos of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako carrying out royal duties at […]
Nigerian creators can now monetise their content starting from June 2024, according to Meta. Meta, the parent company of social media platforms Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook, said this yesterday. Meta’s President of Global Affairs Sir Nick Clegg spoke about this when he led a delegation of Meta Platforms Incorporated to visit President Bol...
•Alex Iwobi controls the ball during the AFCON final match yesterday Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi has deleted photos from his Instagram page following Nigeria’s loss to Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Nigerian side were defeated 2-1 by the hosts, ending the team’s dreams of a […]