Meta: News
Mark Zuckerberg faces $8B trial over Facebook data misuse
An $8 billion trial has begun against Mark Zuckerberg and other current and former leaders of Meta, initiated by the company's shareholders.
Meta's new AI feature creates styled images of you
Meta has launched its 'Imagine Me' feature in India, allowing users to create personalized images based on text prompts.
Meta's AI needs social media data to learn 'Australian concepts'
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has urged the Australian government not to change its privacy laws.
Scale AI lays off 14% staff after Meta's $14B investment
Scale AI, a leading player in the artificial intelligence (AI) data industry, has announced major layoffs. The company is letting go of some 200 employees or nearly 14% of its workforce.
Two more OpenAI researchers jump ship to Meta's AI lab
Jason Wei, a prominent researcher at OpenAI, is set to join Meta's new superintelligence lab.
Houthi-linked arms dealers selling weapons on X, WhatsApp: Report
A new report has revealed that arms dealers linked to Yemen's Houthi terrorists are using social media platforms X (formerly Twitter) and WhatsApp for weapon trafficking.
Trump announces $90B investment to make Pennsylvania global AI capital
US President Donald Trump has announced over $90 billion in investments from private companies, aimed at establishing Pennsylvania as a leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI), technology, and energy.
Speed, safety, and secrecy: Ex-OpenAI engineer reveals company's work culture
Calvin French-Owen, a former engineer who worked on OpenAI's innovative coding agent Codex, has shared his experiences of working at the company for a year.
PhonePe ropes in ex-Meta India policy chief Shivnath Thukral
Walmart-owned digital payments platform PhonePe has appointed Shivnath Thukral as its new Vice President for Public Policy and Government Affairs.
Meta to build 5GW 'Hyperion' AI data center
Meta has announced the construction of a massive new artificial intelligence (AI) data center.
10 million Facebook accounts just vanished: Here's why
Meta has taken a major step in its battle against "spammy content" on Facebook.
Meta's AI team weighs scrapping open‑source model for closed alternative
Meta's newly established Superintelligence Lab is contemplating a major shift in its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.
Meta acquires PlayAI to enhance voice features across its apps
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook, has acquired PlayAI after advanced acquisition talks.
Meta refuses further changes to pay-or-consent model—may face additional fines
Meta Platforms is unlikely to make any further changes to its pay-or-consent model, according to Reuters.
Google now offers $340K base pay to attract AI talent
Google has revised its compensation package to attract top-tier talent and reward high performers. The move comes as the global artificial intelligence (AI) race heats up.
German court rules Meta's web tracking tools breach GDPR
A German court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay €5,000 to a user.
EU proposes guidelines to help companies comply with AI Act
The European Union (EU) has published a voluntary code of practice to help companies comply with its forthcoming AI Act.
Meta lured Apple's top AI expert with staggering $200M package
Meta has successfully recruited Ruoming Pang, a top artificial intelligence (AI) expert from Apple.
Bengaluru man arrested for posting women's photos on Instagram
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly running an Instagram account that posted videos and photos of women without their consent.
New Vision Pro arriving this year with 2 big upgrades
Apple is gearing up to launch its second-generation Vision Pro headset later this year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported.
OpenAI's first hardware won't be smart glasses, Altman makes clear
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has made it clear that he is not a fan of smart glasses.
OpenAI hires 4 AI engineers from Tesla, xAI, and Meta
OpenAI has hired four AI engineers and researchers from its competitors.
Meta just invested $3.5B in Ray‑Ban's parent company: Here's why
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has acquired a minority stake of around 3% in EssilorLuxottica, the world's largest eyewear manufacturer.
Apple just lost its top AI expert to Meta
Apple's top artificial intelligence (AI) executive, Ruoming Pang, is leaving the company for Meta.
After Meta, DeepSeek steps up hiring for AI development
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek is ramping up its recruitment efforts in the global talent race for next-gen AI development, according to South China Morning Post.
Apple's smart glasses are coming: Here's when to expect them
Apple is working on a pair of smart glasses to take on Meta's popular Ray-Ban series. However, the launch of this futuristic eyewear is still a few years away.
No US grads on Meta's Superintelligence team—all hires are immigrants
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has hired 11 leading artificial intelligence (AI) researchers for its new Superintelligence Lab.
Don't be surprised when Meta's chatbot texts first, recalls conversations
Meta is developing custom AI chatbots that can send users unprompted messages and follow up on past conversations.
Meta hires researcher Daniel Gross to power its AI team
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, has hired Daniel Gross, a prominent artificial intelligence (AI) executive.
'Money won't fix it'—Ex-OpenAI board member slams Meta's AI hiring-spree
Helen Toner, a former OpenAI board member and director of strategy at Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology, has questioned the effectiveness of Meta Platforms Inc.'s aggressive recruitment drive for top artificial intelligence (AI) talent.
How much energy does a ChatGPT query consume?
As generative AI becomes more common, questions about its energy consumption and carbon emissions are becoming increasingly important.
Microsoft's new AI beats doctors at diagnosing complex health conditions
Microsoft has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) system, capable of outperforming human doctors in diagnosing complex health conditions.
Meet the 'superintelligence' team Zuckerberg has assembled to beat OpenAI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new "superintelligence" team within the company to drive its AI ambitions.
Meta launches 'Superintelligence Labs' to build the smartest AI yet
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has launched 'Meta Superintelligence Labs' (MSL), a consolidated AI division aimed at advancing "superintelligence"—AI capable of human‑level or beyond performance.
OpenAI overhauls pay packages as Meta poaches key researchers
OpenAI is said to be adjusting its compensation packages in response to a recent recruitment drive by Meta.
Meta has poached 4 more AI researchers from OpenAI
Meta has hired four more artificial intelligence (AI) researchers from OpenAI, The Information has reported.
Attention! Facebook is now training AI on your unshared photos
Facebook is testing a new feature that uses Meta AI to suggest edits for photos in your camera roll, even those not yet shared on the platform.
Meta eyes $29B for AI data centers in US
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is looking to raise a whopping $29 billion from private capital firms.
Meta in advanced talks to acquire voice cloning start-up PlayAI
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is in advanced talks to acquire PlayAI, a voice cloning start-up, according to Bloomberg.
New WhatsApp feature uses AI to summarize your unread chats
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to summarize unread messages in a chat.
'The Social Network' sequel is finally happening: What to expect
Aaron Sorkin, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of The Social Network (2010), is set to write and direct a follow-up titled The Social Network Part II, reported Deadline.
You'll get to choose which ads to see in WhatsApp
WhatsApp is working on a feature that will let users manage their ad preferences for statuses and channels.
Scale AI exposed sensitive client data in public Google Docs
Scale AI, a leading data labeling company, has come under fire for major security lapses.
Meta blames glitch as thousands of Facebook Groups get suspended
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is facing backlash after a technical glitch led to the mass suspension of thousands of user-created groups around the world.
Meta's new limited-run headset merges Xbox gaming and VR
Meta has launched the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition, a limited edition virtual reality (VR) headset, as part of a collaboration with Microsoft.
US House staff banned from using WhatsApp: Here's why
Meta's popular messaging app, WhatsApp, has been banned from all devices used by the US House of Representatives.