Meta Supports the Use of Quest Headsets by Students in Classrooms

Meta faces ongoing criticism regarding its treatment of young users on its platforms. Despite this, the company recently announced plans to launch a new education product for its Quest VR headset, aiming to position it as a valuable tool for classrooms. The product, yet to be named, will feature a hub for educational apps and management tools for multiple headsets. Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, emphasized the long-term nature of this initiative, indicating that profitability is not expected in the near future

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Meta’s ‘Consent or Pay’ Approach to Data Collection in the EU is Facing New Accusations of Privacy Coercion.

Meta faced backlash last year for its controversial decision in the European Union to introduce a paid ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram. Users were required to agree to being tracked and profiled for ad targeting or pay a monthly fee for an ad-free experience. This move has sparked complaints from consumer rights groups, who argue that it violates EU data protection rules.

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