Meta begins massive layoffs of 8,000 workers to fuel AI expansion
Facebook parent company, Meta Platforms Inc., has started notifying employees across its global operations of job cuts affecting about 8,000 roles, as…
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Meta sued in US over fraudulent FB, IG advertising claims
Santa Clara County in California, United States filed a lawsuit on Monday accusing Meta of knowingly profiting from scam-related advertisements on Facebook…
Publishers sue Meta over AI training using books, journals
Five major publishers filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday, accusing the tech giant of improperly using…
Meta deploys AI scan to detect under-13 users
Meta announced Tuesday that it will begin using artificial intelligence to analyze photos and videos for visual indicators that could suggest a…
Meta faces public nuisance claim over alleged harm to children
A trial set to begin Monday in New Mexico, United States could lead a judge to mandate significant changes to the way…
Meta acquires humanoid robotics startup ARI
Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a humanoid robotics startup, for an undisclosed amount, the company announced. “We acquired Assured Robot Intelligence,…
Meta shares plummet near 10% after earnings, Google skyrockets
Meta shares tumbled nearly 10 per cent at the opening on Wall Street on Thursday, while Google-parent Alphabet surged more than six…
Meta inks deal to keep solar farms running overnight
Meta has signed an agreement with energy startup Overview Energy in a move that signals an ambitious push to secure round-the-clock electricity…
China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI startup Manus
China’s chief economic planning body, the National Development and Reform Commission, announced on Monday that it has halted Meta’s $2 billion takeover…
Meta expands subscription strategy with WhatsApp Plus trial
Meta Platforms is expanding its push into subscription-based services, testing a new paid tier for WhatsApp that offers enhanced customization features. According…
Kenyan firm sacks over 1,000 workers after Meta contract loss
More than 1,000 low-paid workers in Kenya have been suddenly dismissed by an outsourcing firm working for Meta, in a move activists…
Meta appeals Lagos court’s $25,000 damages award to Femi Falana
Meta Platforms Inc. has filed an appeal against a Lagos State High Court judgment that awarded $25,000 in damages to Senior Advocate…