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Dozens of jobs at risk as Meta begins layoffs in Israel
Layoffs affecting 5% of Meta’s Israel workforce come amid broader tech industry struggles, driven by economic slowdowns and shifting market demands
Omer Kabir, Meir Orbach/Calcalist
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02.10.25
Israeli spyware Paragon scandal grows: Italian journalists, activists targeted
New report reveals Israeli firm behind surveillance tool has decided to cut ties with Italy while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government denies any involvement in espionage scandal
Tal Shahaf
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02.06.25
'A historic battle': Israeli cyber firm Paragon ready to face Meta in court
After Meta's warning letter, industry experts warn case of alleged misuse of spyware could risk Israel losing its global cyber standing; Ynet learned on Monday that Paragon is considering its steps and, if necessary, will not hesitate to launch a battle; 'Entire Israeli cyber industry could collapse'
Tal Shahaf
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02.03.25
Meta's WhatsApp says Israeli spyware company Paragon targeted users
WhatsApp official says an attempt to hack around 90 users was detected but did not specify who was targeted or where; he also declined to explain how the company determined Paragon was responsible for the breach
Reuters
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01.31.25
Apple racing to replace iPhone with smart glasses
Apple is working hard to develop smart glasses that could replace the iPhone, despite challenges and competition from Meta, Samsung and Google; While their Vision Pro is a commercial failure, it might also be a first step in refining a new kind of product that will revolutionize tech
Daniela Ginzburg
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01.28.25
Senior Holocaust Memorial historian says free speech on Facebook has its limits
Experts warn that Meta's changes to the Facebook Moderation Policy and the move to a model of community notes may lead to increased online antisemitism and even election meddling
Nathan Klabin/The Media Line
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01.17.25
Meta to layoff 5% of its lowest performers as a way to 'raise the bar'
According to a report by Bloomberg, Meta will implement another round of layoffs, affecting approximately 3,600 employees worldwide; In an internal memo sent to staff, the company said that layoffs will target lowest-performing workers, with plans to fill the positions by the end of the year
News Agencies
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01.14.25
Meta launches AI accelerator program in Israel for promising startups
The program, run by Meta's Tel Aviv R&D center, provides mentorship and guidance to new Israeli companies wishing to advance AI technologies
Raphael Kahan
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01.10.25
Meta steps back from policing content—for all the wrong reasons
Opinion: Meta's move to shift fact-checking to users may prompt regulators to strengthen oversight of social media and enforce advertising rules on Meta akin to those governing traditional media outlets
Tal Shahaf
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01.08.25
Facebook follows example of Musk's X and scraps fact-checkers
Meta decides to make a dramatic change: No more fact-checking by employees but a move to community comment model like Elon Musk's X ; How Mark Zuckerberg learned to avoid conflict and embrace Trump
Raphael Kahan
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01.07.25
Shocking investigation shows parents trafficking daughters on Instagram
Dark side of child influencers on social media exposed revealing how parents and sexual predators created an entire and organized industry of exploiting minors
Raphael Kahan
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01.05.25
Iranian social media bots resurface, sowing discord in Israeli society
Iranian-backed network using fake profiles and AI on Israeli social media to incite, divide and demoralize; despite exposure, accounts resurface with new identities, raising concerns over Meta's oversight and Israel's lack of social media regulation
Tal Shahaf
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01.01.25
Meta threatens to sue Zionist group official for 'threatening and defamatory behavior'
Meta accuses senior Betar movement member of harassment and privacy violations, alleging online exposure of its lobbyist’s contact details; Betar counters, accusing Meta of double standards and anti-Zionist bias
Daniel Edelson, New York
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12.30.24
Still rocking a decade-old phone? Say goodbye to WhatsApp
With old Android and Apple phones no longer carrying the requisite hardware, Meta has announced access to WhatsApp for these models will soon end; users advised to back up old conversations and upgrade to a newer smartphone
Daniela Ginzburg
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12.24.24
California court rules against Israel’s NSO Group in Meta lawsuit over WhatsApp hack
Court rules Israeli firm illegally used its Pegasus spyware to target over 1,400 WhatsApp users, including journalists and activists; parent company Meta hails victory against illegal surveillance; damages will be determined later
Daniel Edelson, New York
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12.21.24
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