Articles about Meta

2025 to see shift in demand for tech professionals

After 2024’s hiring activity drop, 2025 is predicted to see growing demand for business analysts, systems admins and business architecture.

Artificial intelligence to accelerate IT spending in 2025

Tech demand across the globe is projected to grow by 9%, subject to US trade policy, says S&P Global Industry Credit Outlook 2025.

Meta's fact-checking retreat not well received

The decision by Facebook’s parent company to replace fact-checkers with community notes sparks global backlash, as critics warn of a surge in misinformation.

Meta ditches fact-checking programme for community notes

The move comes as Mark Zuckerberg and other tech execs seek to improve relations with US president-elect Donald Trump before he takes office.

Meta adds penalty-avoidance programme for Instagram creators

This educational option allows users to correct their mistake for most first-time policy violations.

Hiring activity in IT sector sees significant drop in SA

Year-on-year, the IT sector has seen a decline of 31%, and over the past two years, and recruitment activity in this sector has decreased by 33%, says Pnet.

Intel and AMD form x86 advisory group

Founding members include Dell, Google, HP, Lenovo, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Meta's AR glasses a window into the future

Orion is the most advanced pair of AR glasses ever made, Meta claims.

SA users to get Instagram Teen next year

Meta plans to bring Teen Accounts to their other platforms next year.

Meta rakes in $39bn revenue, with 3.27bn users

The social media company’s revenue was largely driven by advertising revenue in the quarter ended 30 June.

Unlocking customer engagement

WhatsApp for Business chatbots offer solutions that automate interactions, provide instant responses and create engaging and efficient customer experiences.

FPB finds fake news, misinformation amid electioneering

An FPB report finds references and engagement with misinformation, disinformation and fake news peaked ahead of the local elections.