Meta: News
14 Jun 2025
GoogleWhy Google is planning to cut ties with Scale AI
Google, the biggest customer of Scale AI, is planning to sever its ties with the artificial intelligence (AI) data-labeling start-up.
13 Jun 2025
AppleGoogle rejects Meta's proposal to verify user age via apps
Tech giant Google has rejected the idea of verifying a user's age through app stores on operating systems (OS).
13 Jun 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningWho's Alexandr Wang, 28-year-old Scale AI CEO now joining Meta?
Meta has announced a massive investment in Scale AI, a leading data-labeling start-up.
13 Jun 2025
AmazonMeta invests $14B in Scale AI to fuel AGI breakthrough
Meta has made a massive investment of $14.3 billion in Scale AI, acquring a 49% stake in the leading data labeling start-up.
12 Jun 2025
Business80% of Indians now discover products via social media: Meta
A recent report by Meta has revealed a major shift in India's retail landscape, with nearly 80% of shoppers using social media to discover products.
12 Jun 2025
FacebookMeta AI now lets you edit videos using text prompts
Meta has announced the addition of video editing capabilities to its Meta AI chatbot app and meta.ai website.
11 Jun 2025
SnapchatSnap announces smart AR glasses to challenge Meta and Google
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, announced a new pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses, called Specs.
10 Jun 2025
YouTubeYouTube loosens moderation if rule-breaking content helps public interest
YouTube has reportedly relaxed its content moderation policies, allowing videos that partially violate its rules to remain on the platform if they are deemed to be in the "public interest."
09 Jun 2025
TechnologyWhy Mozilla wants Meta to close its AI Discover feed
Mozilla is urging Meta to shut down its AI-powered "Discover" feed, claiming it's quietly turning private AI chats into public posts without users fully consenting.
08 Jun 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta in talks to invest $10B in Scale AI: Report
Meta Platforms Inc. is in talks to invest over $10 billion in the artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Scale AI, according to Bloomberg.
06 Jun 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta's AI will judge your job interviewer, not just you
Meta is planning to use artificial intelligence (AI) in several stages of its hiring process, a recent report has revealed.
05 Jun 2025
TechnologyMeta seeks exclusive streaming deals for upcoming VR headset
Meta is reportedly in negotiations with Disney and A24 to secure exclusive streaming content for its upcoming virtual reality (VR) headset.
04 Jun 2025
EminemEminem's music publisher sues Meta for $109M over copyright infringement
Eight Mile Style, the music publishing company that manages Eminem's early catalog, is suing Meta Platforms for over $109 million.
04 Jun 2025
AnthropicAnthropic now using AI to write its own blog
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has launched a new blog called "Claude Explains."
03 Jun 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)These Meta AI features make IPL 2025 Final planning effortless
As the IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings approaches, Meta is looking to make your match-day experience even better.
02 Jun 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta's AI tools will create entire ad campaigns by 2026
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is planning to launch artificial intelligence (AI) tools for ad creation by the end of next year.
31 May 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta wants to use AI for assessing privacy violations: Report
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is planning to use artificial intelligence (AI) for its risk assessment process.
30 May 2025
US ArmyMeta is building hi-tech VR helmets for US military
Meta has partnered with defense technology firm Anduril Industries to develop advanced extended reality (XR) products for the US military.
30 May 2025
WhatsAppWhatsApp launches new creative tools for more personalized status updates
WhatsApp is introducing new tools for its Status feature, expanding the ways users can express themselves.
28 May 2025
AppleWhatsApp launches dedicated iPad app after 15 years
WhatsApp, the popular messaging service owned by Meta, has launched a dedicated app for the Apple iPad.
27 May 2025
AppleWhatsApp's long-awaited iPad app is coming soon with companion mode
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, is gearing up to launch a dedicated app for Apple iPad users.
27 May 2025
GoogleWhy Meta's AI team is falling apart
Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) team has witnessed a significant talent exodus, with many key researchers behind the company's open-source Llama models leaving.
23 May 2025
AppleApple's next big thing, smart glasses, are coming next year
Apple is planning to launch its first pair of smart glasses in 2026, a Bloomberg report said.
19 May 2025
GoogleUS victims of explicit deepfakes can soon sue creators
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the "Take It Down Act" into law on Monday.
17 May 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta's massive AI data center in Louisiana sparks environmental concerns
Meta's plan to build a massive AI data center in Louisiana has raised eyebrows among environmental advocates and lawmakers alike.
16 May 2025
LawsuitsMeta wants FTC's monopoly lawsuit thrown out—Here's why
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has asked a federal judge to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
16 May 2025
OpenAIMeta delays its flagship AI model amid performance concerns
Meta, a significant player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, has reportedly delayed the launch of its new flagship AI model, internally codenamed "Behemoth."
13 May 2025
InstagramMeta launches Ray-Ban smart glasses in India starting at ₹29,900
Meta has launched its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in India, marking a significant step in the integration of wearable technology and artificial intelligence. They were first introduced in the US in 2023.
09 May 2025
AppleApple is developing new chip for its smart glasses
Apple is said to be working on a new chip for smart glasses, which could hit the market in the next two years.
07 May 2025
PegasusWhatsApp wins $167M from Israeli spyware firm over Pegasus attack
A jury has ordered NSO Group, the Israeli company behind the infamous Pegasus spyware, to pay Meta a total of $167.6 million.
01 May 2025
Mark ZuckerbergMeta users in Europe may face degraded service: Here's why
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has warned that it might have to compromise user experience for its European audience.
30 Apr 2025
Mark ZuckerbergZuckerberg admits feeling socially awkward, thanks to 'robot' label
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently admitted to being socially awkward.
30 Apr 2025
TechnologyMeta's open-source Llama AI models hit 1.2B downloads
Meta has revealed that its family of open-source AI models, called Llama, has reached a major milestone of 1.2 billion downloads.
30 Apr 2025
Mark ZuckerbergAI writes 30% of Microsoft's code, says CEO Satya Nadella
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) writes as much as 30% of the company's code.
29 Apr 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningApp development using Meta's Llama AI models has become easier
Meta has launched the Llama API at its first-ever LlamaCon AI developer conference.
29 Apr 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta rolls out standalone AI app to rival ChatGPT, Gemini
In a major move, Meta has launched a standalone artificial intelligence (AI) app. It takes on leading multimodal AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
28 Apr 2025
NetflixSC issues notice to Centre, Netflix, X over explicit content
The Supreme Court of India has sent a notice to the central government and several Over-The-Top (OTT) and social media platforms over the streaming of obscene content.
28 Apr 2025
AppleApple is building smart glasses to take on Meta's wearable
Apple is said to be working on a new gadget - smart glasses, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
28 Apr 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning'I want you'—Meta AI caught having sex talk with minors
Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have been caught having sexual conversations with underage users.
26 Apr 2025
Mark ZuckerbergLlamaCon 2025—When and how to watch Meta's first AI conference
Meta will host its first-ever generative AI developer conference, LlamaCon, on April 29.
26 Apr 2025
AmazonWhy US FTC is paying employees to voluntarily resign
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has offered financial incentives to its employees to resign voluntarily.
26 Apr 2025
NigeriaWhy Meta has been fined $220M in Nigeria
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, has lost its appeal against a $220 million fine imposed by Nigeria.
25 Apr 2025
FacebookFacebook's new crackdown cleans your feed of AI spam
Facebook has announced a new strategy to fight spammy content on its platform by reducing the reach of accounts sharing such material.
25 Apr 2025
Layoff NewsMeta fires 100+ employees from its AR and VR team
Meta has laid off over 100 people across its Reality Labs division that develops virtual reality and wearable devices, as per Bloomberg.
24 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpWorld's largest wealth fund loses $40B in Q1
The world's largest sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), has reported a first-quarter loss of 415 billion kroner ($40 billion) for 2025.
24 Apr 2025
AR GlassesMeta Ray-Ban glasses launching in India with these AI features
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced plans to launch its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in India soon.
23 Apr 2025
AppleWhy Apple, Meta have been fined millions by EU
The European Union (EU) has hit tech giants Apple and Meta with hefty fines for breaching its digital competition rules.
23 Apr 2025
InstagramInstagram's 'Teen Accounts' are not as safe as you think
Instagram's Teen Accounts, aimed at providing better protection and control to young users, may not be as safe as previously thought.
23 Apr 2025
TikTokMeta's 'Edits,' a rival to CapCut, launches globally
Meta has officially launched Edits, a CapCut-like video-creation app. The app is now available globally on iOS and Android.
18 Apr 2025
InstagramInstagram now lets you share your Reels feed with friends
Instagram has launched a new feature, called "Blend," to generate a unique Reels feed for you and your friends.
17 Apr 2025
Mark ZuckerbergMeta antitrust trial: Zuckerberg denies buying WhatsApp to kill competition
Yesterday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared for the third time in a US federal court to testify.
16 Apr 2025
Facebook'Delete-and-rebuild': Zuckerberg had this 'crazy' plan to revive Facebook's relevance
In 2022, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pitched a radical plan to make Facebook more socially relevant.
16 Apr 2025
Mark ZuckerbergMeta mulled spinning off Instagram in 2018 over antitrust concerns
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg once considered spinning off Instagram from its parent company Facebook, over antitrust litigation risks.
16 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpMark Zuckerberg offered $1B to settle FTC antitrust case: Report
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly offered up to $1 billion to settle the ongoing antitrust lawsuit by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
14 Apr 2025
OpenAIEU: Meta to resume AI training with public user content
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced its decision to resume artificial intelligence (AI) training using publicly available content from European users.
14 Apr 2025
OdishaHow WhatsApp, Llama AI will improve e-governance in India
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is in talks with a number of state governments in India to improve e-governance.
14 Apr 2025
InstagramFTC trial begins—Will Zuckerberg be forced to sell Instagram, WhatsApp?
A major antitrust lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, commences today in Washington.
13 Apr 2025
WhatsAppMeta AI for WhatsApp now remembers your details—for personalized replies
WhatsApp has released its latest Android update, version 2.25.11.13, via the Google Play Beta Program.
12 Apr 2025
WhatsAppWhatsApp down: Users facing problems in sending messages, posting statuses
WhatsApp users were hit by disruptions today, with many unable to send messages or update their statuses.
11 Apr 2025
InstagramInstagram tightens safety for Indian teens—Check the new features
Meta, Instagram's parent company, has announced a set of improved safety measures to protect its teenage user base in India.
10 Apr 2025
ChinaMeta compromised national security to build business in China: Whistleblower
In a serious allegation against Meta, former global public policy director at Facebook, Sarah Wynn-Williams, accused the tech giant of compromising national security to build an $18 billion business in China.
09 Apr 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningEx-Meta executive to testify that firm helped China in AI
Former Meta executive, Sarah Wynn-Williams, is set to testify before the US Congress over her allegations against the social media giant.
09 Apr 2025
AppleInstagram is finally developing an app for iPad users
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, is said to be working on a dedicated version of the popular photo-sharing platform for iPad users.
08 Apr 2025
FacebookAfter Instagram, Teen Accounts now available on Facebook and Messenger
Meta has launched a new feature called Teen Accounts on Facebook and Messenger. The initiative is designed to give young users an app experience that limits inappropriate content.
07 Apr 2025
Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg buys luxurious $23M mansion near White House
Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire behind Meta, has been revealed as the buyer of a $23 million mansion in Washington, DC.
06 Apr 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeta unveils Llama 4—its most advanced family of AI models
Meta has unveiled a new series of AI models under its Llama family, called Llama 4.
05 Apr 2025
OpenAIOpenAI will launch 2 new models ahead of GPT-5 rollout
OpenAI will be introducing two intermediate AI models, 'o3' and 'o4-mini,' in the coming weeks. Sam Altman, the company's CEO, made the announcement in a post on X.
