Meta: News
Instagram mandates full-time office work from next year
Instagram has announced its plan to bring employees back to the office full-time starting February 2 of the next year.
After Australia, these countries might ban social media for teens
Australia is all set to become the first democratic nation to ban under-16s from using popular social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
AI chatbots can be tricked into revealing nuclear bomb tips
A recent study has revealed a major flaw in the security of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots.
EU makes social media platforms liable for financial scams
The European Union (EU) has passed a new law that will hold social media platforms such as Meta and TikTok accountable for financial fraud.
Musk slams Meta over leniency toward serious policy violations
Elon Musk has criticized Meta over its alleged leniency toward serious policy violations on Instagram and Facebook.
Delhi HC to hear Apple's plea against CCI next month
Apple has challenged a recent amendment to the Competition Act, 2002, which allows the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to impose penalties based on a company's global turnover.
Why Italy is expanding its antitrust probe into Meta
Italy's antitrust authority, the AGCM, has expanded its investigation into Meta.
Meta to use Google's AI chips. New challenge for NVIDIA?
Meta Platforms is reportedly in talks with Google to use its Tensor AI chips in its data centers.
Facebook introduces nicknames for groups, mimicking Reddit's style
Facebook has introduced a new feature called "group nicknames," letting users post without using their real names.
Oakley-Meta's AI glasses launch in India on this date
Oakley and Meta are launching their AI-powered smart glasses in India on December 1.
US senators demand probe into scam ads on Facebook, Instagram
US Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal have urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate Meta Platforms.
Why Apple, Meta are opposing Jio's demand for 6GHz spectrum
Leading US tech giants Apple, Amazon, Cisco, Meta, HP, and Intel Corporation have opposed Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea's demand for spectrum allocation in the 6 gigahertz (GHz) band for mobile services.
Meta allegedly hid research showing Facebook could harm mental health
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, allegedly suppressed internal research that showed its platforms could harm users' mental health.
X dominates social media landscape in US
A recent report by the Pew Research Center has revealed that X maintains a strong presence within its specific niche of social apps focusing on short, real-time text posts.
Meta seeks federal nod to trade electricity for data centers
To speed up the development of new power plants for its data centers, Meta is considering entering the electricity trading sector.
Global tech giants urge India to delay 6GHz spectrum auction
Major tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, Broadcom, Meta Platforms, and Intel, have cautioned against the rushed auction of the upper 6GHz band for mobile services in India.
Meta to lease a 500MW AI data center in Visakhapatnam
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly partnering with Sify Technologies to develop a large 500-megawatt (MW) data center in Visakhapatnam.
Meta slapped with $554M fine for unfair competition in Spain
A Spanish court has ordered tech giant Meta to pay €481 million ($554 million) in damages to 87 digital media companies.
Meta now lets friends hang out together in VR spaces
Meta has introduced a new feature that allows users to invite their friends for virtual hangouts in spaces created with Hyperscape on Meta Horizon.
Why Meta is deactivating Instagram, Facebook accounts of Australian teens
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has announced plans to comply with Australia's new social media ban by deactivating accounts of users aged between 13 and 15.
Judge rules Meta isn't monopolistic, preventing breakup of Instagram, WhatsApp
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has won a major antitrust case in the United States.
How a simple security flaw exposed 3.5B WhatsApp numbers
A group of Austrian researchers have discovered a major security flaw in WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta.
Creators can now track stolen reels across Facebook and Instagram
Meta has launched a new feature for content creators on Facebook.
Meta workers will now be judged on their AI skills
Meta is set to change its employee performance evaluation process by introducing 'AI-driven impact' as a core expectation from 2026.
This is why Meta fired employees in its AI division
Meta's former research scientist, Tian Yuandong, has revealed that the company's restructuring of its artificial intelligence (AI) team was driven by limited computing resources.
Anthropic is spending $50B to build data centers in US
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has announced a massive $50 billion investment in computing infrastructure.
AI pioneer Yann LeCun to leave Meta, start new venture
Yann LeCun, Meta's chief artificial intelligence (AI) scientist and a Turing Award-winning AI pioneer, is reportedly planning to leave the company.
Meta employees using company's AI chatbot to draft performance reviews
Following the recent layoffs in its AI division, Meta employees have started using the company's internal AI chatbot, Metamate, to draft their performance reviews.
Facebook is removing 'Like' button, but there's a catch
Meta has said that it will retire the iconic Facebook Like and Comment buttons from external websites starting February 10, 2026.
This Mark Zuckerberg is not the one you know
Mark S. Zuckerberg, an Indiana-based bankruptcy attorney, filed a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, earlier this year.
EU may delay AI Act after pressure from Trump administration
The European Commission is considering postponing parts of its landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act.
Zuckerberg and wife accused of running illegal school inside home
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have been accused of running an unlicensed school in their Palo Alto home.
Meta is making billions by serving you scam ads
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is raking in billions from ads promoting scams and illegal products.
WhatsApp can now share data of Indian users for advertising
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has given partial relief to Meta Platforms and its messaging service, WhatsApp.
You can now make your private Facebook groups public
Meta has announced a major update for Facebook Groups, allowing admins to convert their private groups into public ones without compromising the privacy of existing members.
Threads now lets you approve replies before anyone sees them
Meta's microblogging platform, Threads, has introduced new features to give users more control over their conversations.
Porn downloads were for personal use, not AI training: Meta
Meta has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the tech giant of illegally downloading pornography for artificial intelligence (AI) training.
Meta's hardware division has lost over $70B since 2020
Meta's Reality Labs division has posted a massive loss of $4.4 billion in Q3 on $470 million in sales.
Meta's Q3 revenue hits record $51B amid lavish AI spending
Meta has reported mixed financial results for the third quarter of 2025.
Meta to boost AI spending as Zuckerberg pushes for 'Superintelligence'
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced plans to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI), as part of a bid to make the company a leading player in the field.