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Meta's new tool fails to identify cropped AI images
Meta's latest artificial intelligence (AI) detection tool, unveiled this week with its image-generation model Muse Image, has faltered in identifying some of its own AI-generated images after they were cropped.
Don't like AI? Don't use it: Instagram head to users
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has said that if users don't like artificial intelligence (AI), they shouldn't have it in their feed.
Meta appeals landmark social media addiction verdict
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has appealed a landmark social media addiction lawsuit verdict in Los Angeles.
Meta pulls controversial Muse Image feature from Instagram
Meta has removed a controversial artificial intelligence (AI) feature from Instagram, following widespread criticism.
Telegram responds to Indian government's notice over controversial username feature
Telegram has responded to the Indian government's notice regarding its controversial 'username' feature.
EU says Facebook, Instagram's 'addictive design' breaks law
A preliminary EU investigation has found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to the "addictive" design features of Instagram and Facebook.
How to stop Meta AI from using your Instagram photos
Meta's new AI image-generation tool, Muse Image, has stirred up controversy over privacy concerns.
Meta's data center may use electricity equal to 800,000 homes
Meta has announced plans to build a massive new data center in Alberta, Canada.
Centre reviews WhatsApp's reply over username feature concerns
Meta-owned WhatsApp has responded to the Indian government's notice regarding its proposed username feature.
Google's ex-AI models head joins Meta
Madhu Gurumurthy, Google's former head of product for AI models, has officially joined Meta.
Meta enters AI coding race with Muse Spark 1.1
Meta has launched Muse Spark 1.1, its first paid AI model, to take on OpenAI and Anthropic.
OpenAI's AGI deployment chief steps down, citing health issues
Fidji Simo, the No. 2 executive at OpenAI, is stepping down from her full-time role and transition to a part-time advisory position instead.
Microsoft layoffs: What employees will receive in severance
Microsoft has announced a major layoff, with plans to cut around 4,800 jobs or about 2.1% of its global workforce.
Meta to start making AI chips in September
Meta plans to start manufacturing its own artificial intelligence (AI) chip from September, an internal memo has revealed.
India probes Meta's new AI image generator amid privacy concerns
The Indian government is set to review Meta's latest Muse artificial intelligence (AI) image generator.
Meet the IIT-Bombay grad who turned down Meta's $1M job
Rishabh Agarwal, a graduate from IIT Bombay and an AI researcher, has turned down a lucrative job offer from Meta.
Meta's 'super sensing' AI glasses could record all day
Meta, the tech giant formerly known as Facebook, is said to be working new "super-sensing" smart glasses.
Meta disables camera if smart glasses privacy LED is tampered
Meta has announced a new update for its smart glasses, which will disable the camera if it detects that someone has tampered with or destroyed the privacy LED light.
Meta's new AI tool detects images made by Muse model
Meta is developing a cutting-edge detection tool. The innovative system has been designed to identify images generated by Muse Image, its latest image generation model.
Meta's new AI image tool sparks fresh privacy worries
Meta has launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) image generator, Muse Image, developed by the company's dedicated AI unit, Meta Superintelligence Labs.
Amazon plans $25B bond sale to fund AI investments
Amazon is planning to raise at least $25 billion by selling US dollar bonds.
Australia's social media ban for teens is not working
A recent study has revealed that Australia's new law mandating age checks on social media platforms is failing at the first hurdle.
Are AI tools altering meaning of your online messages?
A recent study by Oxford and Potsdam universities has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) tools are skewing online messages on sensitive political issues such as abortion and climate change.
Why Meta is facing $1.4T penalty demand in US
Meta Platforms has revealed that four US states are seeking a whopping $1.4 trillion in penalties from the company.
Tech layoffs top 119,000 in first half of 2026
The tech industry is experiencing a massive wave of layoffs, with over 119,000 employees lossing their jobs in the first half of 2026. This downturn is largely driven by AI-led restructuring.
WhatsApp username feature: Meta gets extension to answer government concerns
The Indian government has given Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, an additional three-day extension to respond to its concerns over the proposed username feature.
Tesla limits employee AI spending to $200 per week
Tesla has introduced a new policy, limiting its employees' spending on artificial intelligence (AI) tools to $200 per week.
Modi government seeks clarification on WhatsApp usernames by July 9
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has extended the deadline for Meta's response on the WhatsApp username issue by three days.
iOS 27 leak hints at Apple's camera-equipped AirPods
Apple is reportedly working on a new version of its popular wireless earbuds, the AirPods Pro 3.
Government issues notice to Meta over child sexual exploitation ads
The Indian government has issued a notice to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over paid advertisements promoting content related to child sexual exploitation and abuse material (CSEAM), NDTV reported, citing sources.
Centre to summon Meta over child abuse ads on Instagram
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to summon Meta.
Instagram promoting child abuse material in India: Report
A recent investigation by BBC Eye has revealed that Instagram has been running paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in India.
Why Sam Altman wants a US-led global AI forum
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has proposed a "US-led international forum" to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Zuckerberg admits Meta's AI progress is slow
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has admitted that the development of artificial intelligence (AI) agents is progressing at a slower pace than anticipated.
Meta's new vibe-coding app lets users build interactive games
Meta is working on a new app called Pocket, expanding its footprint in the gaming industry.
Anthropic in talks with Samsung to develop custom AI chip
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, is in talks with tech giant Samsung Electronics to produce a custom AI chip, according to The Information.
Zoho's Arattai drops username feature
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has announced that Arattai, the company's messaging platform, will be removing its username-based account feature.
Meta says its next AI matches GPT-5.5 performance
Meta's upcoming flagship artificial intelligence (AI) model, codenamed Watermelon, has achieved performance levels on par with OpenAI's GPT-5.5 in internal benchmark tests.
ShareChat eyes $400M IPO next year
Mohalla Tech Pvt., which operates Indian social network ShareChat, short-video platform Moj, and subscription-based micro-drama app QuickTV, is gearing up for a potential initial public offering (IPO) next year.
Who is Alex Schultz, Meta's first-ever Chief Data Officer?
Over the past few months, Meta has announced major leadership changes in a bid to strengthen its data-driven decision-making and AI integration.
WhatsApp's username feature raises impersonation concerns as rollout begins
WhatsApp's new username feature, which allows users to find and message each other by handle instead of phone number, has raised concerns over potential impersonation.
WhatsApp ordered not to rollout username feature in India
The Indian government has asked Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp's new "usernames" feature, until further consultations are done, Moneycontrol has reported.
Bought Meta AI glasses? Some features now cost $20/month
Meta has introduced a subscription model for its smart glasses.
Live chats on Threads are now translated in real-time
Meta has announced major upgrades to its Live Chats feature on Threads, the social media platform's answer to X.
Google ends Tenor API, disrupting GIF pickers across apps
Google shut down the Tenor API on Tuesday, changing the way users search for and access GIFs on several popular platforms.
Meta's new AI system can turn your thoughts into text
Meta has unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) system, Brain2Qwerty v2, that can convert brain activity into text without any surgical implants.
You can now reserve usernames on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched the username reservation feature, a major update in its connectivity strategy.
AI smart glasses are helping students cheat on exams
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is changing the game in education, especially when it comes to exams.
Why Google has restricted Meta's access to Gemini models
Google has imposed restrictions on Meta's access to its Gemini AI models.
Mark Zuckerberg explores collaboration with prediction markets for Arena app
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has asked his team to look into potential collaborations with popular prediction markets, Polymarket and Kalshi, according to The New York Times.
Ex-Meta employee sues company over bid to silence her
Former Meta employee Sarah Wynn-Williams is suing the tech giant for its attempts to "silence" her.
Facebook launches AI companion app to help creators grow
Facebook has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) companion app, reimagining its Creator Studio tool.
Qualcomm unveils AI chip, signs Meta as first customer
Qualcomm's stock price skyrocketed by 15% in after-hours trading on Wednesday.
Google settles teen claims against YouTube before trial
YouTube has settled a lawsuit filed by a Florida teenager, adding to the growing number of legal challenges against social media platforms for their impact on children's mental health.
Meta plans prediction market app to rival Kalshi, Polymarket
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has asked his team to develop a prediction markets platform, according to a report by The New York Times.
Meta unveils $299 AI smart glasses under own brand
Meta has expanded its portfolio of smart glasses with the launch of a new line called "Meta Glasses."
WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart steps down after 7 years
Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp for the past seven years, is stepping down from his position.
Meta halts employee-tracking AI program after data leak
Meta has put a halt to its controversial employee tracking program, the Model Compatibility Initiative (MCI), after an internal security breach exposed sensitive data collected through the initiative.
Kunal Shah becomes WhatsApp head, Meta invests $900M in CRED
Meta Platforms has invested $900 million (approximately ₹8,550 crore) in Indian fintech start-up CRED during its Series H funding round.
FAAMNG firms hire 13,600 workers in India this year
The FAAMNG group, which includes Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix and Google as well as their affiliates, has hired some 13,600 people in India so far this year.
CRED's biometric UPI feature nears 10M users
CRED, a fintech start-up founded by Kunal Shah, is on the verge of hitting a major milestone with its biometric authentication feature for UPI payments.
Meta in talks to invest in CRED at $4B valuation
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is said to be in talks to invest in Indian fintech and payments start-up CRED.
Meta introduces new teen safety measures on Instagram and Facebook
Meta has announced a series of safety updates for teen accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger.
Meta CTO says workers' morale is near record lows
Meta's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Andrew Bosworth has evealed that employee morale at the company is probably one of the worst it's ever been.
VPN usage spikes in India as government bans Telegram
VPN usage has witnessed a massive surge in India, following the government's decision to ban access to Telegram.
Your public posts power Meta's new AI Mode on Facebook
Meta has launched a new feature called "AI Mode" on Facebook.
Google to launch Gemini-powered smart glasses later this year
Google is gearing up to take on Meta in the fast-growing smart glasses market with its first Gemini-powered eyewear devices.
Meta starts unwinding $2B Manus AI deal after Beijing order
Meta has started the process of unwinding its $2 billion acquisition of AI start-up Manus.
Mark Zuckerberg admits missteps in Meta's AI workforce overhaul
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has acknowledged errors in the company's artificial intelligence (AI) workforce transformation.
Meta made 'mistakes' in AI workforce transformation, says Mark Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has acknowledged the company's missteps in its artificial intelligence (AI) workforce transformation.
Google, Meta invest $300M to train workers for AI boom
In a major development, tech giants Google and Meta have announced massive investments in skilled trades training.
WhatsApp will soon stop working on these iPhones
Meta has announced that WhatsApp will require iOS 15.5 or later starting November 30, 2026.
Apple slams revived US bill aimed at curbing Big Tech
Apple has slammed the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA), a bipartisan bill reintroduced by Senators Chuck Grassley and Amy Klobuchar.
Meta's Edits app gets AI assistant to brainstorm content ideas
Meta has announced major upgrades for its video-editing app, Edits. The updates were revealed at an exclusive creator event in Los Angeles.
Reliance to build Meta's 1st AI data center in India
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has teamed up with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) to establish its first artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data center in India.