Meta is launching new tools to give researchers access to data from Facebook and Instagram. The tools will provide real-time information about user-generated content, such as the number of times an Instagram Reel is viewed or the amount of posts made on a Facebook page. The Meta Content Library will be accessible on the web through a controlled-access platform, and analysis of the data will be done through an API with search capabilities. Eligible researchers will need to be pre-approved and submit an application with a detailed explanation of the research project. Once granted access, there are no fees associated with the Content Library. However, Meta has faced criticism for similar tools in the past, with concerns about data privacy and API access. The new tools may not alleviate public pressure amid ongoing controversies surrounding content moderation, fake news, and allegations of harming younger users. A highly gatekept API may not be enough to convince regulators that Meta has the public’s best interest in mind.
Related Posts
Facebook Messenger Introduces Default End-to-End Encryption for Chats and Calls
- admin
- December 7, 2023
- 0
Today, Meta revealed “the biggest set of enhancements to Messenger since its launch in 2011.” End-to-end encryption is now the default for private chats and […]

UK Competition Regulator Investigates Microsoft’s Connections to OpenAI
- admin
- December 8, 2023
- 0
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK is considering whether Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI constitutes an “acquisition of control” that is subject to […]
Get 20% off the Ableton Push standalone MIDI controller in this early Black Friday deal
- admin
- November 14, 2023
- 0
Ableton is offering a rare discount on its simply-named Push MIDI controller, now available for $1,600 instead of its usual $2,000 price tag. This deal […]