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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.
Why 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.
Apple'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.
US victims of explicit deepfakes can soon sue creators
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the "Take It Down Act" into law on Monday.
Meta'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.
Meta 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).
Meta 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."