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US senators demand Meta probe over chatbot child safety concerns
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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 […]

US senators demand Meta probe over chatbot child safety concerns
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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 plans fourth AI overhaul in six months
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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 plans fourth AI overhaul in six months
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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 […]

US senators demand Meta probe over chatbot child safety concerns
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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 […]

Meta plans fourth AI overhaul in six months
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Meta to test paid subscription for AI chatbot Meta AI

Meta is set to test a paid subscription service for its AI-powered chatbot, Meta AI, later this year — a move mirroring similar offerings by OpenAI and Microsoft, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The test is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2025, though the source noted the […]

Tech giant Meta has unveiled ambitious plans to construct some of the largest artificial intelligence data centres on the planet,
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Meta fires 20 employees for leaking confidential info

Meta has dismissed approximately 20 employees for leaking confidential information, a company spokesperson confirmed. “We tell employees when they join the company, and we offer periodic reminders, that it is against our policies to leak internal information, no matter the intent,” Meta spokesperson Dave Arnold told The Verge. “We recently conducted an investigation that resulted […]

Tech giant Meta has unveiled ambitious plans to construct some of the largest artificial intelligence data centres on the planet,
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Meta fixes ‘error’ after Instagram users report graphic content

Meta apologized on Thursday, stating it had fixed an “error” that caused some Instagram users to see excessive violent and graphic content in their Reels recommendations. “We have fixed an error that caused some users to see content in their Instagram Reels feed that should not have been recommended. We apologize for the mistake,” a […]