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Mark Zuckerberg, the visionary behind Facebook, has consistently demonstrated a keen interest in connecting the world and reshaping communication. Through the platform's embrace of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), Zuckerberg has fuelled growth and innovation, enabling these entities to thrive in the digital age. His ambitious moves, such as the acquisitions of Oculus VR and WhatsApp, highlight a strategic push towards a future intertwined with virtual reality and enhanced social connectivity. Despite stiff competition in the tech industry, Zuckerberg's bold strategies and the development of groundbreaking features like Instagram's video capability and the introduction of Facebook Home, reinforce his commitment to evolving the social media landscape. Beyond business, Zuckerberg's philanthropic efforts, like his $500 million charity donation, reflect a deeper dedication to societal advancement.

Under Zuckerberg's leadership, Facebook has not only weathered financial uncertainties but has also soared to new heights with significant increases in mobile revenue and user engagement. His decisions, often seen as audacious, like joining the $1 salary club or defending the platform against accusations of spreading fake news, embody a leadership style that is both unconventional and fiercely dedicated. From celebrating Facebook's milestones, such as reaching a billion users, to introducing novel concepts like the 'metaverse', Zuckerberg remains at the forefront of digital innovation. His foray into addressing online privacy and security concerns, alongside championing internet accessibility globally, underscores a broad vision that extends beyond the realms of Facebook, aiming to impact the wider world positively.

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Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.
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IWD 2024: Women in tech breaks the barriers and shapes the future

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Pioneering Pakistani women in tech share their victories and vision, transforming industry norms while fostering equality and progress in an evolving digital landscape.
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Will the Metaverse change retail as we know it in 2023?

Tue, 21st Mar 2023
Many futurists have glorified the potential benefits of its positively revolutionary potential for the future of work, retail, and even bigger societal issues.
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6 significant changes to online fraud we saw in 2021

Tue, 4th Jan 2022
SEON Fraud Prevention co-founders discuss the top trends that changed fraud in 2021, including the rise of Ransomware as a Service and easier online fraud.
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The deepfake dilemma: How it affects privacy, security & law in Aotearoa

Wed, 17th Nov 2021
Deepfakes, videos that replace a person's face with someone else's using AI, raise concerns over morality, legality, privacy, and online harm.
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The metaverse poses 'terrifying dangers' - is it the new internet? Expert says yes

Tue, 9th Nov 2021
'Terrifying dangers' of the 'metaverse' need to be addressed now, warns academic. Future policing must be determined before it's too late.
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Microsoft's entry into metaverse tainted by Facebook's Meta rebrand

Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Microsoft's announcement juxtaposes the genuine potential of Mesh for Microsoft Teams with widespread criticism of Facebook's rebranding as Meta.
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BREAKING: Facebook rebrands to Meta, Zuckerberg unveils 'metaverse'

Fri, 29th Oct 2021
Mark Zuckerberg unveils Facebook's vision for the 'metaverse' and announces the company's rebranding as Meta. #Metaverse #FacebookRebranding.
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Facebook joins the ID2020 Alliance

Tue, 31st Aug 2021
The initiative aims to ensure technologies are designed and implemented in ways that are privacy-protecting, user-controlled, equitable, and interoperable.
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Trustworthy and reliable: why making data privacy a priority leads to stronger customer relationships

Wed, 8th Apr 2020
Data privacy is more than just a moral obligation, it also affects customers' experience and a company's bottom line.
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Zuckerberg jumps into the frying pan with ‘insensitive’ VR live-stream

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Facebook faces backlash after Mark Zuckerberg uses VR to show hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. Some defend his intentions.
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Announcements galore at Facebook's F8 event

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Facebook has finished the first day of their F8 2017 event where developers flock to explore the future of technology.
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Mark Zuckerberg fights back against fake news on Facebook

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO, has addressed the issue of fake news on his own Facebook page, stating that they take misinformation seriously.
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Who are 2016’s top tech billionaires? Don't worry, they're all men

Fri, 4th Nov 2016
While 2016 has been a tumultuous year for lots of companies, tech billionaires continue to dominate the ranks of the world’s wealthiest people.
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Did Mark Zuckerberg ruin romance?

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
Connecting with a new love interest on Facebook can doom a relationship, according to a survey from dating site WhatsYourPrice.com.
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Instagram - the history of half a billion

Tue, 28th Jun 2016
Launched in October 2010 as a free mobile app, Instagram became an immediate success and within two months there were already 1 million global users.
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Mark Zuckerberg masks his webcam - should you?

Fri, 24th Jun 2016
Both the webcam and dual microphone on his laptop are covered by tape, this shows the tech-savvy Facebook boss is worried about being spied on.
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Inside Facebook’s developer conference

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg kicked the conference off with a keynote detailing Facebook’s 10-year technology roadmap.
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New Facebook reactions arrive – but where’s the dislike button?

Thu, 25th Feb 2016
Facebook rolls out six new reactions globally today, yet the long-awaited dislike button remains elusive, leaving some users unsatisfied.
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Finally: Facebook is bringing you a dislike button

Wed, 16th Sep 2015
In what is surely the biggest news of the day, Mark Zuckerberg has given in to Facebook users and says the company is working on a dislike button.