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Zuckerberg testifies in Meta antitrust trial
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Zuckerberg testifies in Meta antitrust trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Monday in a landmark antitrust trial that could reshape the social media landscape in the United States. The Federal Trade Commission is seeking to break up Meta’s empire, arguing that the company acquired Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 to eliminate competition and preserve its dominance. Filed […]

Meta took advantage of distressed teens' emotions, Whistleblower alleges
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Meta took advantage of distressed teens’ emotions, Whistleblower alleges

Former Meta executive and whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams alleged in Senate testimony on Wednesday that the social media giant knowingly allowed advertisers to target emotionally vulnerable teenagers, including those experiencing feelings of worthlessness or depression. Wynn-Williams, who served as Meta’s Director of Global Public Policy and recently published a memoir titled Careless People, detailed how the […]

Meta unveils John Cena, Kristen Bell, others as new AI voice clones
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Meta brings teen accounts to Facebook, Messenger

Meta is extending its teen safety features to Facebook and Messenger, applying what it calls an “age-appropriate experience” for users under 18. Under these changes, younger teens will be placed in more restricted settings by default. Parental approval will now be required for activities like live streaming or disabling image protections in messages, which are […]

Meta slammed by oversight board over content policy overhaul
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Meta set to launch Llama 4 AI model this month — Report

Meta is preparing to release the latest version of its large language model, Llama 4, later this month, according to a report by The Information published on Friday. The release, however, may be delayed once more, sources familiar with the matter told the publication. The launch of Llama 4 has already been postponed at least […]

Meta scraps fact-checking program, introduces X-like community notes feature
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Meta faces lawsuit over Ethiopian ethnic violence

A Kenyan High Court has ruled that Facebook’s parent company, Meta, can be sued in the country over its alleged role in spreading content that fuelled ethnic violence in neighbouring Ethiopia. The decision, described as a landmark by legal experts, opens the door for international tech giants to be held accountable in African jurisdictions. The […]

Meta Quest VR headsets to feature window-sharing
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Meta Quest VR headsets to feature window-sharing

A potential new feature for Meta Quest VR headsets has been discovered in the system’s code, suggesting users may soon be able to share 2D windows with others in their virtual space. The discovery was first reported by UploadVR after a deep dive into the operating system. The feature was uncovered by a VR enthusiast […]

Meta slammed by oversight board over content policy overhaul
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AI Chipmaker FuriosaAI turns down $800m offer from Meta

Korean chip startup FuriosaAI has rejected an $800 million acquisition offer from Meta Platforms Inc., opting to continue growing as an independent company, according to a source familiar with the matter. Meta began acquisition talks with Seoul-based FuriosaAI earlier this year, according to a person with knowledge of the matter who requested anonymity due to […]

Meta lays off staff in Reality Labs division amid ongoing restructuring
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OpenAI, Meta in talks with Reliance for AI expansion in India

Tech giants OpenAI and Meta Platforms have separately held discussions with India’s Reliance Industries about potential partnerships to expand their artificial intelligence presence in the country, technology news website The Information reported on Saturday. One proposal under consideration involves a partnership between Reliance Jio and OpenAI to distribute ChatGPT, according to the report, which cited […]

Meta lays off staff in Reality Labs division amid ongoing restructuring
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Meta wins lawsuit halting promotion of ex-employee book

Meta Platforms secured an emergency arbitration ruling on Wednesday to temporarily halt the promotion of ‘Careless People,’ a tell-all book written by former company executive Sarah Wynn-Williams. The ruling, issued by the American Arbitration Association’s emergency arbitrator Nicholas Gowen, was published by the social media giant. Wynn-Williams, Meta’s former director of global public policy, paints […]

Meta slammed by oversight board over content policy overhaul
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French publishers sue Meta over copyright infringement

France’s leading publishing and authors’ associations have filed a lawsuit against U.S. tech giant Meta for allegedly using copyrighted content without authorization to train its artificial intelligence systems. The National Publishing Union, the National Union of Authors and Composers, and the Society of Men of Letters announced at a press conference on Wednesday that they […]

Meta tests in-house AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia
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Meta tests in-house AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has begun testing its first in-house chip for training artificial intelligence systems, marking a key milestone in its strategy to design custom silicon and reduce dependence on external suppliers like Nvidia. The social media giant has initiated a small-scale deployment of the chip and plans to […]

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