Meta-owned platforms

AppWizard
April 24, 2025
Manychat has secured million in a Series B funding round led by Summit Partners to expand its operations. The company has approximately 1.5 million customers in 170 countries, including brands like Nike and the New York Times. Manychat facilitates the transmission of billions of messages annually across platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Since its inception in 2015, Manychat had raised around million prior to this round, mainly from a million Series A round in 2019. The company operates at a near break-even point and has experienced significant growth, particularly after Facebook opened its Messenger APIs. Manychat's focus on user engagement distinguishes it from many generative AI chatbots. The new funds will be used for research and development to enhance AI capabilities and improve global sales, marketing, and customer support.
AppWizard
October 11, 2024
A study conducted by researchers from New York University (NYU) surveyed 4,500 users across nine countries and interviewed political strategists from 17 nations to examine the use of messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram in political discourse. The findings revealed that 62% of respondents received political content via these apps, with 55% of that content coming from unknown sources due to insufficient content moderation. Political operatives exploit paid features on these platforms to increase their reach, with WhatsApp’s Business Platform offering tools that enhance visibility despite prohibitions against political use. Viber and Telegram also provide similar functionalities, allowing for the circumvention of rules and verification processes. The report highlights tactics such as infiltrating social media groups, using fake accounts, and cross-posting content across platforms, contributing to the spread of disinformation. Recommendations for messaging app developers include stricter account limits and better vetting of business accounts, while policymakers are urged to regulate encrypted messaging platforms to combat disinformation.
AppWizard
October 8, 2024
A Nevada judge, Joanna Kishner, has confirmed her authority to oversee the attorney general’s case against Meta’s Messenger app, despite dismissing three specific claims: one under Nevada’s deceptive trade practices act, a products liability claim, and an unjust enrichment claim. The lawsuit, initiated by Attorney General Aaron Ford in January, alleges that Meta’s algorithms intentionally foster addiction among young users. The state is allowed to amend its allegations following the dismissals. Meta's attorneys argue that the company does not specifically target Nevada users and claim protections under the First Amendment and Section 230, which the judge ruled are not applicable in this case. The attorney general's office expressed satisfaction with the ruling on personal jurisdiction, emphasizing the need to hold companies accountable for potential harms to children.
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