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Meta tightens ad rules to curb financial scams aimed at Australians
The move comes after Meta in October said it took down 8,000 so-called "celeb bait" ads, as part of an effort with Australian banks to curb the scams that use images of famous people to trick consumers into giving money to fake investment schemes.
Meta Implements Stricter Ad Rules in Australia to Combat Financial Scams
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has introduced enhanced regulations for advertisers of financial products and services in Australia. The new measures aim to curb the spread of scams on its platforms,
Meta Tightens Financial Ad Rules in Australia to Combat Rising Social Media Scams
Meta Platforms has introduced stricter ad regulations for financial products in Australia, aiming to curb scams. Advertisers must now verify credentials, including financial licenses, to ensure transparency and
Meta hits back at Australia’s social media ban for under-16s
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook, has expressed concerns over the approval of a new bill in Australia.
'Serious concerns': Meta and other social media companies slam Australia's social media ban for teens
Most tech giants have said they will comply with the ban as the government has imposed a fine of up to $50m if they fail to do so
Meta, TikTok, Google Slam Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Global tech giants including Meta, TikTok and Google have heavily criticized Australian legislation to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, setting the stage for a policy fight as the government tries to push the bill through parliament this week.
Google, Meta Urge Australia to Delay Bill on Social Media Ban for Children
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Google and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms urged the Australian government on Tuesday to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16, saying more time was needed to assess its potential impact.
Meta bows to pressure to crack down on blatant scam ads
The social media giant has faced mounting calls to improve ad verification after a probe by this masthead revealed it had ...
Proposed Australia law would fine Big Tech over digital competition
Australia proposed a law on Monday that could impose fines of up to A$50 million ($33 million) on global technology companies ...
Australia passed a law banning social media for kids under 16. Tech companies will need creative solutions to avoid $32 million fines.
Australia voted to ban social media for kids under 16. But how tech companies should comply with the new law remains a big ...
Australia passes social media minimum age law, cracking down on app use by kids under 16
Australia approved on Thursday a social media ban for children aged under 16 after an emotive debate that has gripped the ...
After Social Media Ban, Australia Proposes Law to Fine Big Tech Over Digital Competition
The proposed law would empower Australia's competition regulator to oversee compliance, investigate anti-competitive ...
Meta plans to build $10B globe-spanning undersea internet cable: report
Meta is expected to annoounce its plan to lay over 25,000 miles of fiber optic cables under the sea, which could cost more ...