Keywords: Digital platforms


French competition authority orders Meta to resume fair talks with news publishers

France’s Competition Authority has ordered Meta to restart negotiations with French news publishers over neighbouring rights payments, ruling that the technology group must engage in discussions under transparent and fair conditions. The decision follows complaints filed last year by the Société......

Meta explores prediction markets with new Arena platform

Meta Platforms is reportedly developing a new prediction-focused application called Arena, signaling the company’s growing interest in interactive digital experiences centered on real-time events and public engagement. According to reports, Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has assigned......

Wikipedia Rejects Full AI-Driven Editing to Preserve Human Oversight in Knowledge Production

Wikipedia, the world’s largest collaborative online encyclopedia, has reaffirmed its decision to keep artificial intelligence away from direct content editing, maintaining human contributors at the center of its knowledge production system. The platform, founded in 2001, continues to rely on millions......

Elon Musk faces criticism over online content linked to anti-immigration unrest in Belfast

Elon Musk has come under renewed scrutiny following accusations that content shared on the social media platform X contributed to the amplification of divisive narratives surrounding recent anti-immigration unrest in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The criticism emerged after researchers and digital rights......

Meta’s social networks experience widespread outage affecting thousands of users

Users across multiple regions reported widespread disruptions to services operated by Meta Platforms on Friday, with major issues affecting access to Facebook and Instagram. The company acknowledged the problem in a public statement, confirming that some users were experiencing difficulties accessing......

Wix.com cuts 1,000 jobs amid strong shekel and AI-driven changes

The Israeli web development company Wix.com has announced a major workforce reduction, cutting around 20% of its staff, which represents more than 1,000 employees worldwide. The decision comes as the company faces economic pressure linked to a strong Israeli shekel, which has affected its financial......

Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook

Meta has officially introduced paid subscription services for its major social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The announcement marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to diversify its revenue sources and reduce its heavy dependence on advertising. The......

Spain suspends prediction markets polymarket and Kalshi over licensing concerns

Spain has temporarily blocked access to prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi over concerns that the companies were operating without the required gambling licences. According to Spain’s Consumer Rights Ministry, authorities launched an investigation into the two U.S.-based companies......

Delivery Hero shares surge after reports of possible Uber acquisition bid

Shares of Delivery Hero climbed sharply on Monday after reports emerged that Uber had submitted an indicative acquisition proposal for the German-based delivery group. The news pushed Delivery Hero’s stock price to its highest level in approximately eighteen months, reflecting growing investor......