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Report: Meta Facing EU Fine for Linking Facebook and Marketplace
ANTITRUST // July 25, 2024

Meta Platforms is reportedly facing its first antitrust fine in the European Union (EU). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Meta Platforms to Introduce Free AI Chatbots on WhatsApp
Meta // June 07, 2024

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is planning to introduce free artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on WhatsApp as part of its strategy to monetize messaging apps. This move represents CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to incorporate AI into Meta’s apps and generate revenue. Get the...

Facebook Records Highest Young Adult Use in Three Years
Meta // June 02, 2024

Meta Platforms says young adults are flocking to Facebook. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

Instagram, WhatsApp and Meta Business Services Suffer Outages
Meta // April 03, 2024

Instagram and WhatsApp reportedly suffered some outages in the United States and some other countries Wednesday (April 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Global Crime Rings Exploit Meta Platforms, Triggering Bank-Fraud Spike

May 16, 2025
Criminals are “flooding” Facebook and Instagram with bogus ads and marketplace listings, fueling what The Wall Street Journal calls an “epidemic of scams” that is ensnaring U.S. consumers and global regulators alike. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Report: Meta Facing EU Fine for Linking Facebook and Marketplace

July 25, 2024
Meta Platforms is reportedly facing its first antitrust fine in the European Union (EU). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Meta Platforms to Introduce Free AI Chatbots on WhatsApp

June 07, 2024
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is planning to introduce free artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on WhatsApp as part of its strategy to monetize messaging apps. This move represents...

Facebook Records Highest Young Adult Use in Three Years

June 02, 2024
Meta Platforms says young adults are flocking to Facebook. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...