Meta: News
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.
Your searches on other websites will shape your Instagram feed
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced a major update in its content personalization strategy.
Meta will offer you free training to staff data centers
Meta Platforms has announced a $115 million investment in a workforce training program, "America's Workforce Academy."
Why Meta has taken legal action against NSO Group
Meta has filed a contempt filing against Israeli spyware firm NSO Group for violating a permanent injunction that prohibits it from targeting WhatsApp and its users.
Meta AI now generates clickbait articles for users
Meta's standalone AI app has a "For You" section that generates clickbait-style news stories for users.
Meta explores stock sale to help fund growing AI ambitions
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is considering a major stock sale to raise funds for its artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.
Instagram Reels: Most popular content categories among Indian users
A recent study commissioned by Meta has revealed the most popular content categories among Indian users of Instagram Reels.
Did Meta secretly add facial recognition to its AI glasses?
Meta has embedded a facial-recognition system into its Meta AI app for smart glasses, according to an investigation by WIRED.
Why Meta is building data center in tents
Meta is re-thinking its data center strategy by building facilities in tents, or "rapid deployment structures," as the company calls them.
Meta's future AI models to focus on consumer health
Meta Platforms Inc.'s Chief AI Officer, Alexandr Wang, has revealed that the company's future artificial intelligence (AI) models will focus on consumer health.
Meta launches AI assistant for Facebook creators
Meta has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) creator assistant on Facebook.
Instagram warns users after hackers exploit chatbot to access accounts
Instagram is warning users whose accounts may have been compromised during a recent hacking campaign.
Meta appoints former Epic Games executive to lead metaverse projects
Meta's Reality Labs, the division responsible for its metaverse products, has seen a major leadership change.
Meta delays launch of Muse Spark AI model for developers
Meta has postponed the release of its latest Muse Spark AI model API for developers.
Meta's AI business agent now available globally on WhatsApp
Meta has launched its AI-powered Business Agent globally on WhatsApp. The move comes after nearly two years of testing in countries like India and Mexico.
Meta tests new feature that groups reels into a series
Meta is testing a new feature called "Series" for Reels on Instagram and Facebook. The move is aimed at helping creators organize episodic content and making it easier for users to follow ongoing video stories.
Meta eases employee keystroke, mouse-tracking program after backlash
Meta has announced changes to its employee mouse movement and keystroke tracking initiative, following a wave of internal criticism.
AI creates 13 new jobs at this software company
While many tech companies are letting employees go, a Silicon Valley software firm is doing the opposite.
How hackers used Meta AI flaw to hijack Instagram accounts
Several Instagram users have reported losing access to their accounts after hackers exploited a vulnerability in Meta's AI-powered support assistant.
China's new rules for overseas investments: How it affects you
China has introduced new regulations to tighten its grip on overseas investments involving Chinese investors, technology, data, and national security.
Apple plans to disrupt glasses the way it changed smartwatches
Apple is gearing up to take on the entire eyewear industry, not just Meta, with its upcoming smart glasses.
Meta to launch AI pendant, business smart glasses
Meta Platforms is gearing up to test an artificial intelligence (AI) pendant in the coming year, according to The Information.
Meta rolls out stricter anti-scam tools ahead of FIFA 2026
Meta has announced new measures to protect fans and players from scams during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Amazon scraps AI leaderboard to prevent unhealthy competition among employees
Amazon has decided to retire its internal artificial intelligence (AI) leaderboard, a system that rated employees based on their use of AI tools, according to Financial Times.
Meta to lay off 1,400 employees in Washington
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is all set to lay off nearly 1,400 employees across Washington state.
Meta tests AI subscriptions, launches paid plans for Facebook, Instagram
Meta has announced the global launch of its consumer subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Ex-Meta employee reveals she chose to be laid off
Julie Bone, a former Meta employee, has revealed that she voluntarily chose to be part of the tech giant's latest round of layoffs.
Microsoft, Uber find AI tools more expensive than expected
Microsoft has decided to discontinue most of its direct Claude Code licenses and shift its engineering team toward GitHub Copilot CLI.
Ex-Meta employee accuses company of racial bias in layoffs
A former Meta employee, Jeremy Bernier, has accused the tech giant of racial discrimination in its layoff process.
Snap's AR glasses likely to launch later this year
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is gearing up to launch its highly-anticipated "Spectacles" augmented reality (AR) glasses later this year.
Cockroach Janta Party founder's Instagram account hacked
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has alleged that his personal Instagram account was hacked. The party's backup Instagram account was also briefly taken down before being restored hours later.
Is Meta building its own version of Reddit?
Meta has quietly launched a new app called Forum. The app was discovered by Geekout Newsletter's Matt Navarra in the App Store.
Meta settles lawsuit over social media addiction in children
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has settled a major lawsuit with the Breathitt County School District in Kentucky.
TikTok, YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids: UK regulator
The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has flagged TikTok and YouTube as platforms that are "not safe enough" for children.
350 jobs at risk in Ireland as Meta plans layoffs
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced plans to cut about 10% of its workforce.
Publishers win $19.5M judgment in piracy lawsuit against shadow library
A coalition of 13 major publishers has won a massive $19.5 million judgment against the controversial shadow library, Anna's Archive.
WhatsApp offering access to rival AI chatbots in Europe
Meta Platforms has proposed a plan to provide rival artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, including those from OpenAI, with free access to its messaging service, WhatsApp, in Europe.
Norwegian journalist claims social media accounts suspended after questioning Modi
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has claimed that her Instagram and Facebook accounts were suspended after she questioned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press conference with Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo.
Meta begins laying off 8,000 employees
Meta Platforms has started laying off around 8,000 employees worldwide as part of a restructuring process.
Meta moves 7,000 employees to AI roles ahead of layoffs
Meta is gearing up for a major layoff round tomorrow, May 20. The tech giant is expected to cut around 8,000 jobs or about 10% of its global workforce.
Why Steven Soderbergh used AI in the John Lennon documentary
Acclaimed Hollywood director SteveSteven Soderberghn Soderbergh has employed artificial intelligence (AI) to create visual representations of philosophical discussions in his documentary, John Lennon: The Last Interview.
Mutual funds' tech allocation at 8-year low: What's the reason
Mutual funds have slashed their investment in the technology sector to an eight-year low of 6.7% in April 2026, a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services has shown.