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Egypt has issued a three-month ultimatum to TikTok to align with its cultural and legal standards. The move could severely impact digital creators and reflects Africa’s growing push for regulatory control over global tech platforms like TikTok.
In its biggest moderation move yet, Meta has taken down millions of fake Pages and accounts, doubling down on AI tools to fight impersonation and fake engagement—issues plaguing African users in particular.
Meta is introducing stricter safety features for teens on Facebook Messenger, including parental approvals and default privacy settings to curb unwanted interactions and improve child safety online.
Instagram is testing “locked posts” that require secret codes for access — a move that could boost creator earnings, deepen user interaction, and reshape digital exclusivity.
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Meta has removed over 100 million fake Facebook Pages and 23 million impersonator accounts, using AI to curb misinformation and restore trust in African digital spaces.
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Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has rolled out enhanced safety features for users under 18 on its Messenger platform.
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Instagram is testing a ‘locked posts’ feature to help creators monetise exclusive content, boost user engagement, and explore the culture of digital gatekeeping.
Egypt has issued a three-month ultimatum to TikTok to align with its cultural and legal standards. The move could severely impact digital creators and reflects Africa’s growing push for regulatory control over global tech platforms like TikTok.
In its biggest moderation move yet, Meta has taken down millions of fake Pages and accounts, doubling down on AI tools to fight impersonation and fake engagement—issues plaguing African users in particular.
Meta is introducing stricter safety features for teens on Facebook Messenger, including parental approvals and default privacy settings to curb unwanted interactions and improve child safety online.
Instagram is testing “locked posts” that require secret codes for access — a move that could boost creator earnings, deepen user interaction, and reshape digital exclusivity.
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