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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.
Meta unveils new Oakley smart glasses starting at $400
Meta, the tech giant formerly known as Facebook, has unveiled its latest smart glasses in collaboration with Oakley.
AI models from OpenAI, Meta, Google can blackmail users: Study
Anthropic has raised alarms about a potential risk in artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Meta eyed Perplexity before $14B Scale AI deal
Meta Platforms, the tech giant run by Mark Zuckerberg, was in talks to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) search start-up Perplexity AI.
Zuckerberg couldn't buy Ilya Sutskever's AI start-up—but poached its CEO
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, recently attempted to acquire Safe Superintelligence, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founded by OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever.
What 'The OpenAI Files' uncovers about Sam Altman—and company's governance
A new investigative report, "The OpenAI Files," offers an unprecedented look into the inner workings of OpenAI, examining its leadership, structure, and evolution.
Facebook now lets you log in with just your fingerprint
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced the introduction of passkeys for its iOS and Android users.
Sam Altman says Meta offered $100M to poach OpenAI staff
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has disclosed that Meta offered signing bonuses as high as $100 million to entice employees away from OpenAI.
All your videos on Facebook are now Reels
Facebook is rebranding its "video" tab to "Reels," a move that will see all videos on the platform categorized as Reels, regardless of their length or format.
Meta teams with Prada to develop luxury AI smart glasses
Meta is teaming up with Italian luxury fashion brand Prada to develop a new pair of AI smart glasses, CNBC reported on Tuesday.
Meta Gaming Accelerator launched in India: What is it?
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, has launched a new accelerator program in India.
You can now hide spoilers in your posts on Threads
Meta's microblogging platform, Threads, is testing a new feature that would allow users to hide spoilers in their posts.
Meta and Oakley to unveil new smart glasses on June 20
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to make a significant announcement on June 20.
You will now see ads on WhatsApp
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, has announced its plan to introduce advertisements on the Status screen.
Who is Arun Srinivas, Meta India's new chief?
Meta has appointed Arun Srinivas as the new Managing Director (MD) and Head for the company's business in India. He will take over from July 1, 2025.
Meta AI can reproduce half of Harry Potter book verbatim
A recent study has revealed that Meta's LLaMA 3.1 AI model can reproduce significant portions of copyrighted texts, including the first Harry Potter book.
Why 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.
Google 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).
Who'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.
Meta 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.
80% 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.
Meta 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.
Snap 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.
YouTube 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."
Why 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.
Meta 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.
Meta'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.
Meta 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.
Eminem'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.
Anthropic now using AI to write its own blog
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has launched a new blog called "Claude Explains."
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.
Meta'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.
Meta 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.
Meta 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.
WhatsApp 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.
WhatsApp launches dedicated iPad app after 15 years
WhatsApp, the popular messaging service owned by Meta, has launched a dedicated app for the Apple iPad.
WhatsApp'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.