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Meta says its next AI matches GPT-5.5 performance
Meta's upcoming flagship artificial intelligence (AI) model, codenamed Watermelon, has achieved performance levels on par with OpenAI's GPT-5.5 in internal benchmark tests.
ShareChat eyes $400M IPO next year
Mohalla Tech Pvt., which operates Indian social network ShareChat, short-video platform Moj, and subscription-based micro-drama app QuickTV, is gearing up for a potential initial public offering (IPO) next year.
Who is Alex Schultz, Meta's first-ever Chief Data Officer?
Over the past few months, Meta has announced major leadership changes in a bid to strengthen its data-driven decision-making and AI integration.
WhatsApp's username feature raises impersonation concerns as rollout begins
WhatsApp's new username feature, which allows users to find and message each other by handle instead of phone number, has raised concerns over potential impersonation.
WhatsApp ordered not to rollout username feature in India
The Indian government has asked Meta to halt the rollout of WhatsApp's new "usernames" feature, until further consultations are done, Moneycontrol has reported.
Bought Meta AI glasses? Some features now cost $20/month
Meta has introduced a subscription model for its smart glasses.
Live chats on Threads are now translated in real-time
Meta has announced major upgrades to its Live Chats feature on Threads, the social media platform's answer to X.
Google ends Tenor API, disrupting GIF pickers across apps
Google shut down the Tenor API on Tuesday, changing the way users search for and access GIFs on several popular platforms.
Meta's new AI system can turn your thoughts into text
Meta has unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) system, Brain2Qwerty v2, that can convert brain activity into text without any surgical implants.
You can now reserve usernames on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has launched the username reservation feature, a major update in its connectivity strategy.
AI smart glasses are helping students cheat on exams
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is changing the game in education, especially when it comes to exams.
Why Google has restricted Meta's access to Gemini models
Google has imposed restrictions on Meta's access to its Gemini AI models.
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."