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Facebook-Parent Meta Says It Has No Plans to Quit Europe Over Data Transfer Spat

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Facebook’s parent company Meta said on Monday that it had no plans to pull its services from Europe, as the possibility has been raised amid an ongoing spat over the transfer of European data to the United States.

Data is at the heart of the advertising business, which generates almost billions of dollars in revenue for the company, and the framework governing the transfer of information from the continent is now in limbo.

“We have absolutely no intention or plan to exit Europe, but the simple reality is that Meta and many other businesses, organisations and services rely on data transfers between the EU and the US to operate global services,” the company said in a statement.

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In July 2020, the crucial Privacy Shield online data arrangement between Europe and the United States was invalidated in a decision by the European Union’s top court that left big tech companies across the Atlantic in legal uncertainty.

Meta also noted in Thursday’s filing with U.S. market regulators that the basis it uses for data transfers is also in legal and regulatory jeopardy.

“Without the adoption of a new transatlantic data transfer framework…we may not be able to offer some of our most important products and services in Europe, including Facebook and Instagram,” Meta wrote in its Securities and Exchange Commission filing .

European authorities and the U.S. government are still discussing ways to solve the problem.

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The social media giant recently suffered its worst market value slump on record after disappointing quarterly results raised questions about its future.

Its iconic Facebook platform saw a small drop in daily user numbers around the world through the end of 2021, the first such decline for a platform that is relentlessly focused on growth.

The company’s focus on adding users was at the heart of last year’s whistleblower scandal, in which leaked internal documents backed up news reports that the company prioritized growth over safety.

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YouTube marks 20th anniversary by launching new useful features What’s new

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YouTube has celebrated its 20th anniversary with several new features, including functional upgrades and new features for YouTube TV. The platform has introduced personalised radio stations via Ask Music, which is available to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music users on both iOS and Android devices. Additionally, YouTube is rolling out the ability to fast-forward.

YouTube TV members will gain the ability to build their own multiview experiences, starting with a selection of non-sports content from a small group of popular channels. The platform is introducing improved navigation, better playback quality, and easier access to features such as comments, channel information, and more through videos at 4x speed, providing more.

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  2. Unsubscribe from Unwanted Emails: Open a promotional email and click “Unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email to reduce future accumulation April 2025 — YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing platform, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the launch of several innovative features aimed at enhancing user experience, empowering creators, and embracing the future of digital content.

  3. 1. AI-Powered Video Summaries
    One of the most anticipated features is AI-generated video summaries, which will now appear below eligible videos. This allows viewers to preview content quickly and decide whether to watch the full video. The summaries are automatically created using advanced natural language processing and are designed to boost discoverability and engagement.

  4. 2. “Jump Ahead” Smart Chapters
    YouTube is introducing smart chapters with “Jump Ahead” capabilities, allowing viewers to skip to the most engaging parts of videos based on audience retention data. The feature leverages machine learning to identify sections that retain viewers the most and gives users a prompt to “Jump Ahead” with a single tap.

  5. 3. Creator Insights Dashboard Upgrade
    For content creators, YouTube has upgraded its Creator Studio Dashboard with enhanced real-time analytics, audience mood tracking, and AI-suggested titles and tags. The platform’s algorithms now offer dynamic suggestions for improving performance, personalized for each creator’s channel and content style.

  6. 4. YouTube Create App Expansion
    Following positive feedback from beta users, YouTube is officially rolling out the YouTube Create app in over 30 new countries. This free mobile video editing tool includes features like auto-captions, royalty-free music, filters, and multi-clip editing — giving creators more control without the need for expensive software.

  7. 5. Enhanced Live Shopping Tools
    With e-commerce booming, YouTube is expanding its Live Shopping tools, allowing creators to tag mini-social network within the platform. These tools are products, integrate affiliate links, and host shoppable livestreams with real-time viewer interaction. The new update supports multi-vendor support, making collaborations with brands smoother and more profitable.

  8. 6. Smart TV Upgrades
    YouTube is giving its TV interface a refresh, introducing a sleeker design with quicker access to playlists, subscriptions, and smart recommendations. A new “Ambient Mode interactive content suggestions and previews when the app is idle, turning the TV into a dynamic home hub for entertainment.

  9. 7. Community Tab Enhancements
    To improve engagement, YouTube is enhancing its Community Tab with interactive stickers, polls, countdowns, and quizzes — turning it into a mini-social network within the platform. These tools are aimed at helping creators keep their audience involved even between video uploads.
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