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Meta expands paid subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp in Africa
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Meta expands paid subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp in Africa

Meta Platforms is expanding its paid subscription services across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, deepening the company’s efforts to build new sources of revenue beyond digital advertising.  The rollout introduces premium features aimed at creators, small businesses and users looking for more control over how they engage on the platforms. Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus will each cost $3.99 a month,…

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Meta ends Sama deal; 1,100 Kenyan jobs lost as AI takes over
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Meta drops Sama, leaving 1,100 Kenyan workers facing layoffs

Meta Platforms is ending its contract with Kenyan outsourcing firm Sama, a decision that will leave more than 1,100 people out of work and reshape how the company manages content moderation in Africa.  The move marks a shift for the Facebook owner as it leans more on artificial intelligence to police harmful content, reducing its reliance on large teams of…

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