<p class="MsoNormal">It is often heard that the stronger party usually gets its own way and it is the smaller organisations that have to suffer. Something similar happened in the case of an artist who lost her voice in front of the social media giant Meta, earlier known as Facebook.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Almost a month ago, Mark Zuckerberg announced that he is changing the umbrella corporate name of his social media platforms to Meta. A few days after that announcement, Thea-Mai Baumann, an Australian artist and technologist,&nbsp;found out that her Instagram account has been blocked.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Reason? Same name.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">As per a report first published by the New York Times, when the Australian artist tried accessing her Instagram account on November 02, she got a message saying, "Your account has been blocked for pretending to be someone else".<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Her account was named '@metaverse' and she had created the profile in 2012. The artist used this account to share her experiences and document her journey as an arts student in Brisbane, and then the making of her AR company named Metaverse Makeovers.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"This account is a decade of my life and work. I didn’t want my contribution to the metaverse to be wiped from the internet," Baumann&nbsp;told&nbsp;the New York Times.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Baumann created Metaverse Nails which is reportedly the sole product in the world that allows "you to adorn your digital and physical self with customisable holograms," as per their official website.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">However, Instagram claims that her account had been "incorrectly removed for impersonation"&nbsp;and was therefore restored two days later. However, the Australian artist is worried that the future of her company is in danger, now that Zuckerberg is competing with her in the name game.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">She says she is worried that its culture could be "corrupted by the kind of Silicon Valley tech bros who I feel lack vision and integrity", she&nbsp;said.<o:p></o:p></p>


It is often heard that the stronger party usually gets its own way and it is the smaller organisations that have to suffer. Something similar happened in the case of an artist who lost her voice in front of the social media giant Meta, earlier known as Facebook.

It is often heard that the stronger party usually gets its own way and it is the smaller organisations that have to suffer. Something similar happened in the case of an artist who lost her voice in front of the social media giant Meta, earlier known as Facebook. Almost a month ago, Mark Zuckerberg announced that he is changing the umbrella corporate name of his social media platforms to Meta. A few days after that announcement, Thea-Mai Baumann, an Australian artist and technologist, found out that her Instagram account has been blocked. Reason? Same name. WATCH | As per a report first published by the New York Times, when the Australian artist tried accessing her Instagram account on November 02, she got a message saying, "Your account has been blocked for pretending to be someone else". Her account was named '@metaverse' and she had created the profile in 2012. The artist used this account to share her experiences and document her journey as an arts student in Brisbane, and then the making of her AR company named Metaverse Makeovers. "This account is a decade of my life and work. I didn’t want my contribution to the metaverse to be wiped from the internet," Baumann told the New York Times. Baumann created Metaverse Nails which is reportedly the sole product in the world that allows "you to adorn your digital and physical self with customisable holograms," as per their official website. However, Instagram claims that her account had been "incorrectly removed for impersonation" and was therefore restored two days later. However, the Australian artist is worried that the future of her company is in danger, now that Zuckerberg is competing with her in the name game. She says she is worried that its culture could be "corrupted by the kind of Silicon Valley tech bros who I feel lack vision and integrity", she said.

Name game? Artist's Instagram account, @metaverse, blocked after Meta rebranding

<p>Mark Zuckerberg<strong>&nbsp;</strong>announced that Facebook's name will now change to <strong>Meta </strong>to represent the company's vision of<strong>&nbsp;</strong>metaverse as the "next chapter" on the internet&nbsp;during a live stream event on Thursday.</p>

<p>"To reflect who we are and what we hope to build I am proud to announce, starting today our company is now Meta," Zuckerberg said. "Our mission remains the same, it is still about bringing people together," he added while asserting that "we are still the company that&nbsp;designs <strong>technology</strong> around people."</p>

<p>"Now we have a new north star&nbsp;to help bring the <strong>metaverse</strong> to life," Zuckerberg said.</p>

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<p>"We've learned a lot from struggling with <strong>social issues</strong> and living under closed platforms, and now it is time to take everything that we've learned and help build the next chapter," Zuckerberg said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/what-is-metaverse-the-new-buzzword-in-internet-technology-412364">Also Read:&nbsp;What is metaverse, the new buzzword in internet technology?</a></p>

<p>However, Zuckerberg asserted that "our apps and their brands, they are not changing".</p>

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<p>Facebook founder <strong>Zuckerberg</strong> spoke about the social media giant's vision for metaverse in a keynote live stream event.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/next-great-leap-in-evolution-of-internet-why-is-facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-betting-on-metaverse-401150">Also Read |&nbsp;'Next great leap in evolution of internet': Why is Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg betting on metaverse?</a></p>

<p>"Metaverse will have richer ways to connect," Zuckerberg said during the live video link as he described the virtual concept as a way to "connect with people".</p>

<p>He informed how <strong>"gaming" </strong>will change in the metaverse with a more "immersive experience".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/meta-or-facebook-twitter-users-make-fun-of-rebranding-of-social-media-platform-424869">Also Read:&nbsp;Twitter users make fun of rebranding of social media platform</a></p>

<p>“The last few years have been humbling for me and our company in a lot of ways,” the <strong>Facebook</strong> chief conceded as he introduced “a social version of home” where users can “jump into apps” with other avatars.</p>

<p>"Work from anywhere" as a concept is&nbsp;high on the metaverse horizon, Zuckerberg explained. He said access to jobs for people will be a "gamechanger".</p>

<p>"<strong>Metaverse</strong> is the next frontier," Zuckerberg said.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>


Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook's name will now change to Meta to represent the company's vision of metaverse as the "next chapter" on the internet during a live stream event on Thursday.

Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook's name will now change to Meta to represent the company's vision of metaverse as the "next chapter" on the internet during a live stream event on Thursday. "To reflect who we are and what we hope to build I am proud to announce, starting today our company is now Meta," Zuckerberg said. "Our mission remains the same, it is still about bringing people together," he added while asserting that "we are still the company that designs technology around people." "Now we have a new north star to help bring the metaverse to life," Zuckerberg said. Announcing @Meta — the Facebook company’s new name. Meta is helping to build the metaverse, a place where we’ll play and connect in 3D. Welcome to the next chapter of social connection. pic.twitter.com/ywSJPLsCoD — Facebook (@Facebook) October 28, 2021 × "We've learned a lot from struggling with social issues and living under closed platforms, and now it is time to take everything that we've learned and help build the next chapter," Zuckerberg said. Also Read: What is metaverse, the new buzzword in internet technology? However, Zuckerberg asserted that "our apps and their brands, they are not changing". Mark announces #Meta, the new name for FACEBOOK. pic.twitter.com/I7O2xKsHr3 — OTT Reporter (@Rahul7867861) October 28, 2021 × Facebook founder Zuckerberg spoke about the social media giant's vision for metaverse in a keynote live stream event. Also Read | 'Next great leap in evolution of internet': Why is Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg betting on metaverse? "Metaverse will have richer ways to connect," Zuckerberg said during the live video link as he described the virtual concept as a way to "connect with people". He informed how "gaming" will change in the metaverse with a more "immersive experience". Also Read: Twitter users make fun of rebranding of social media platform “The last few years have been humbling for me and our company in a lot of ways,” the Facebook chief conceded as he introduced “a social version of home” where users can “jump into apps” with other avatars. "Work from anywhere" as a concept is high on the metaverse horizon, Zuckerberg explained. He said access to jobs for people will be a "gamechanger". "Metaverse is the next frontier," Zuckerberg said. (With inputs from Agencies)

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