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81Mark Zuckerberg Turns His Back on the Media
The article argues that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is abandoning his commitment to truth in favor of a Trump-style playbook, turning his back on the media.
Exclusive: Meta has discussed ending funding to the Oversight Board
Meta is considering ending funding for its Oversight Board due to shifting priorities and budget constraints, which could conclude the social media giant's experiment in independent governance.
AI for American-Produced Cement and Concrete
Meta is using AI to improve the quality and sustainability of American-produced cement and concrete used in construction, aiming for high-quality mixes.
I wore Meta’s smartglasses for a month
The article discusses the author's experience wearing Meta’s smartglasses for a month, highlighting concerns about privacy and the potential for them to be perceived negatively.
Iran threatens imminent attacks on US tech companies in the Middle East
Iran threatens imminent attacks on US tech companies, including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Meta, NVIDIA, and Tesla, in the Middle East.
Iran threatens to strike US-owned infrastructure in the Middle East
Iran threatens to strike US-owned infrastructure in the Middle East, specifically targeting tech companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Meta.
Can you have child safety and Section 230, too?
Recent social media trial verdicts have raised concerns among open-internet advocates regarding the balance between child safety regulations and Section 230, but regulating platform design while protecting free speech may be possible.
Meet the executive with Silicon Valley's trickiest job
Fidji Simo, former Instacart CEO and Meta executive, became OpenAI's product boss in August and is increasingly shaping how the company operates and makes money under CEO Sam Altman.
Perplexity Accused of Sharing Users' Personal Information With Meta, Google
Perplexity AI is facing a lawsuit alleging that it secretly shared personal user information with Meta and Google, violating California privacy laws.
Iran's IRGC threatens to target Apple, Microsoft, Google, Meta, HP across Mideast
Iran's IRGC plans to target 18 major U.S. technology companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and HP, across the Middle East amid the ongoing war.
The latest Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are more customizable and expensive
Meta's latest Ray-Ban smart glasses have been released, offering more customization options and prescription lens compatibility, but at a higher price point.
CoreWeave Raises $8.5 Billion GPU Loan Backed by Meta Deal
CoreWeave Inc. secured an $8.5 billion loan backed by a deal with Meta to expand its cloud computing capacity, marking the largest chip-backed debt deal of its kind.
Meta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram
Meta is testing a premium subscription on Instagram which includes features like viewing Stories without the poster knowing and seeing how many times a Story has been rewatched.
First Judicial District of Pennsylvania to ban all smart eyeglasses starting next week
The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania will ban smart eyeglasses to protect witnesses and jurors from intimidation, possibly referring to Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
Meta's longtime content policy chief Bickert leaving to teach at Harvard
Monika Bickert, Meta's long-time content policy chief responsible for Facebook's content policies and user safety approach, is leaving the company to teach at Harvard Law School.
POSSIBLE Creator Economy Academy
The POSSIBLE Creator Economy Academy is an event focused on the collaboration between marketers, brands, and creators. It aims to explore how these collaborations can shape culture and conversation.
Jury finds Meta's platforms are harmful to children in 1st wave of social media addiction lawsuits
A New Mexico jury found that Meta's platforms are harmful to children's mental health and violate state consumer protection law, marking the first trial in a wave of social media addiction lawsuits.
Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in social media harms trial
A jury found Meta and Google negligent in a social media harms trial and ordered them to pay $6 million in damages, potentially influencing 2,000 other pending lawsuits.
Jonah Manzano (@jonahmanzano) on Threads
Instagram Stories now supports SPIN, but this feature currently only functions with footage from Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
Silicon Valley reeling from social media addiction trial verdict
A landmark decision in a Los Angeles court regarding social media addiction may have far-reaching effects beyond the immediate impacts on defendants Meta and YouTube.
Meta to Launch New AI Glasses Aimed at Prescription Wearers
Meta Platforms Inc. is set to release two new Ray-Ban smart glasses models designed for individuals who require prescription lenses, slated for release next week.
Tech stocks suffer worst week in nearly a year, driven down by war worries, Meta legal woes
Tech stocks experienced their worst week in nearly a year due to war worries and Meta's legal challenges, accompanied by a sell-off in Micron and rising oil prices.
Instagram and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
A jury found Meta and YouTube liable in a lawsuit holding social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services.
Beijing's surprise intervention on Meta's Manus rattles tech founders, VCs eyeing 'China shedding'
Beijing's review of Meta's Manus has sparked concerns among Chinese tech founders and investors who were using the 'Singapore-washing' model, creating confusion and rattling the industry.
Meta’s Oversight Board warns that “Community Notes” aren’t a proper substitute for fact-checking globally
Meta's Oversight Board has determined that Community Notes are not an adequate replacement for Meta's fact-checking program, expressing concerns in a new policy advisory opinion.
New Mexico’s AG on next steps after beating Meta
Article discusses the next steps for New Mexico's AG after a victory against Meta.
The office of Meta, (formerly called Facebook) in Grand Canal Square, Dublin, Ireland. Stock Photo
This is an Adobe Stock photo of the Meta office in Dublin, Ireland, formerly known as Facebook.
Board Provides Country-Level Factors to Guide Community Notes Rollout
The Oversight Board provided Meta with country-level factors to consider when deciding whether a country should be omitted from the planned expansion of Community Notes outside the United States.
Guy Rosen (@guyro) on Threads
Guy Rosen shares that Meta is continuing to grow and improve Community Notes, and is testing new features such as letting anyone request a note.
IFCN Director Angie Drobnic Holan comments on Meta and community notes following the Oversight Board’s recent advisory
IFCN Director Angie Drobnic Holan comments on Meta and Community Notes following the Oversight Board's recent advisory, stating the warnings should bring fact-checking back to the United States.
Scammers are using video deepfakes of journalists to peddle products online
Scammers are increasingly using deepfake videos of broadcast journalists to promote products online, raising questions about the ability of social media platforms to combat this type of fraud.
An unscientific peek inside Meta’s Community Notes shows the pilot is “not ready for prime time”
Meta's crowdsourced Community Notes program, intended to replace third-party fact-checking, is deemed "not ready for prime time," suggesting it needs further development.
Meta to replace 'biased' fact-checkers with moderation by users
Meta is replacing fact-checkers with "community notes" from users, a content moderation approach previously implemented by X.
Assessing Meta's Plans to Expand Community Notes
An Oversight Board policy advisory examines Meta's plans to expand its Community Notes program outside the U.S. and recommends factors Meta should consider, focusing on human rights impacts and which countries to omit.
Oversight Board
The Oversight Board's mission is to improve how Meta treats people and communities around the world by providing independent oversight and recommendations.
Meta Increases Investment in Texas Data Center to $10 Billion
Meta Platforms Inc. is increasing its investment in a data center in El Paso, Texas, to over $10 billion to bolster the infrastructure supporting its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts.
Meta and Google Are Suddenly Losing Important Lawsuits
Recent lawsuits against Meta and Google in New Mexico and California suggest that big tech companies might be facing a turning point similar to that of the tobacco industry.
Meta misled users about its products’ safety, jury decides
A New Mexico jury decided that Meta willfully violated state law by misleading users about its products' safety.
Meta shares slip after US jury verdicts raise concerns of new legal exposure
Meta's shares dropped 6% after rulings found the company failed to adequately warn or protect young users, raising concerns about billions of dollars in potential fines from new and follow-on litigation.
WhatsApp can now draft AI-generated responses based on your conversations
WhatsApp is launching AI-generated response drafting based on conversations, along with features to free up space and touch up photos using Meta AI.
Meta, YouTube verdict can ripple through social media markets worldwide
A landmark trial involving Meta and YouTube has found that these companies knowingly designed addictive products that exposed children to harm, and the verdict can impact social media markets worldwide.
Meta, YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta and YouTube were found negligent in a landmark social media addiction trial, ordered to pay millions in damages over claims of addiction and endangerment.
Meta and YouTube designed addictive products that harmed young people, jury finds
A jury in Los Angeles found Meta and YouTube designed addictive products that harmed young people, awarding the plaintiff $6 million in damages, with Meta responsible for 70% and YouTube for the remaining 30%.
Landmark L.A. jury verdict finds Instagram, YouTube were designed to addict kids
A Los Angeles jury has reached a landmark verdict finding Instagram and YouTube were designed to addict kids, potentially reshaping tech company accountability.
Four MTIA Chips in Two Years: Scaling AI Experiences for Billions
Meta is scaling AI experiences by developing four MTIA chips in two years to serve a wide range of AI models on a global scale, while reducing costs.
Meta's Reality Labs Shifts to AI-Native Pods for Efficiency
Meta's Reality Labs is reorganizing its structure to be 'AI-native', creating pods of 'AI builders' in an effort to boost productivity.
Tech giants head to landmark US trial over social media addiction claims
Meta, YouTube, and TikTok are facing a landmark US trial over claims that their products are intentionally addictive and harmful to young people.
The Danger Behind Meta Killing End-to-End Encryption for Instagram DMs
Meta's decision to kill end-to-end encryption for Instagram DMs is seen as dangerous, with experts fearing it could be the first major domino to fall for this privacy tech worldwide because Meta blamed users for not opting in.
Meta ordered to pay $375m after being found liable in child exploitation case
Meta has been ordered to pay $375 million after a New Mexico jury found the company liable in a child exploitation case for misleading consumers about safety and enabling harm against users.
Meta & Google Found Negligent In Social Media Addiction Trial In L.A.
A Los Angeles jury found Meta & Google liable for creating addictive social media products & platforms that harm minors.
Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial
A woman was awarded $3 million after Meta and YouTube were found liable in a social media addiction trial, which could have implications for other cases in the US.
Spotify takes on its doppelgänger problem
Spotify is implementing new measures to combat AI impersonation issues on its platform, while also addressing legal challenges faced by Anthropic and Meta in different states.
Jury says Meta knowingly harmed children for profit, awarding landmark verdict
A New Mexico jury found that Meta knowingly harmed children for profit and violated state consumer protection laws.
Jury in Los Angeles finds Meta, YouTube negligent in social media addiction trial
A jury in Los Angeles found Meta and YouTube negligent in a trial concerning social media addiction, a case likened to the 'Big Tobacco' moment for social media.
Meta Platforms to Lay Off Hundreds
Meta Platforms is laying off a few hundred employees on Wednesday as part of a broader restructuring focused on AI. The cuts will primarily impact the Reality Labs division, which is responsible for the company's hardware platforms.
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China is reviewing the $2 billion sale of Manus to Meta due to concerns about strategic technology flowing overseas, and the founders are reportedly barred from leaving the country.
Meta makes 'big bet' on top leaders with stock options as pressure builds to catch up in AI
Meta is offering stock awards and options to its executives, with aggressive timing.
Jury rules against Meta, orders $375 million fine in major child safety trial
A jury in New Mexico ruled against Meta and ordered a $375 million fine in a child safety trial, finding the company liable for violating consumer protection laws regarding child exploitation.
Exclusive: Zuckerberg launches Meta Small Business
Mark Zuckerberg is launching Meta Small Business, a plan designed to leverage Meta's strength in AI to benefit small businesses.
Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
Meta has been ordered to pay $375 million for misleading users regarding child safety on its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
Why OpenAI killed Sora - by Alex Heath
Alex Heath's article discusses the potential reasons why OpenAI is not widely releasing Sora, focusing on the limitations of GPUs and highlighting the renewed importance of CPUs for AI tasks. It also touches on Meta's stock awards and a CEO's perspective on layoffs not being caused by AI.
Meta’s New Display Glasses Withheld From EU Over Battery Rules, Supply Shortages
Meta Platforms Inc.'s European Union rollout of its new display-equipped Ray-Ban smart glasses is facing delays due to battery and AI regulations, and supply shortages.
Meta dodges retaliation claims from WhatsApp whistleblower
A judge dismissed retaliation claims made by WhatsApp's former head of cybersecurity against Meta, citing insufficient evidence.
Instagram and Facebook Are Pushing Deeper Into Shopping and Ads
Meta is introducing new shopping and advertising features on Instagram and Facebook, including affiliate links that allow influencers to earn commissions, aiming to attract brands and creators by 2026.
Jury finds Meta liable in case over child sexual exploitation on its platforms
A jury found Meta liable for violating New Mexico law by failing to warn users about dangers on its platforms and protect children from sexual predators.
Arm stock pops 6% as CEO Haas issues $15 billion revenue expectation for new chip
Arm's stock increased by 6% after CEO Haas announced a $15 billion revenue expectation for a new chip and unveiled its first in-house chip, with Meta as the initial customer.
Meta must pay $375 million for violating New Mexico law in child exploitation case, jury rules
A jury ruled that Meta must pay $375 million for violating New Mexico law in a child exploitation case, alleging failure to safeguard its apps from child predators.
Arm launches own AI chip in high-stakes strategy shift
Arm, owned by SoftBank, has launched its own AI chip and secured Meta and OpenAI as its first customers. This strategic shift marks Arm's entry into the high-stakes AI processor market.
New Mexico trial nears end over children's safety risks on Meta
A trial has begun in New Mexico where prosecutors accuse Meta of misleading people about the safety of its social media platforms for children.
Meta Hires Former Google, Stripe Executives Behind AI Startup Dreamer
Meta Platforms Inc. has acquired Dreamer, an AI startup focused on enabling users to create their own AI agents, and hired its founders and team.
Meta and Mark Zuckerberg Didn't Lose $80 Billion on the Metaverse
Despite no longer emphasizing "metaverse company", Meta continues to invest in metaverse-related projects, after Zuckerberg's initial declaration in 2021 that Facebook would focus on the metaverse.
Meta Confirms It’s Killing Crucial Instagram Feature: Check The App Now
Meta is removing end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages within the next few weeks.
Boosting Your Support and Safety on Meta's Apps With AI
Meta is launching new AI tools for support and content enforcement on its apps.
Meta backtracks on decision to end Horizon Worlds VR after fans speak up
Meta backtracked on its decision to limit Horizon Worlds to a mobile app after receiving negative feedback from users, reversing the decision one day after the initial announcement.
US Top News and Analysis
Meta is reducing its reliance on third-party vendors for content enforcement and transitioning to more advanced AI systems for tasks such as identifying scams and illegal media over a multiyear rollout.
Signal’s Creator Is Helping Encrypt Meta AI
Moxie Marlinspike, creator of Signal, is integrating his encrypted AI chatbot technology, Confer, into Meta AI, aiming to protect the AI conversations of millions of users.
Connecticut and the 1 kilometer effect
This article on The Verge discusses a security incident at Meta involving a rogue AI agent, similar to OpenClaw, giving inaccurate technical advice.
A rogue AI led to a serious security incident at Meta
An AI agent at Meta, similar to OpenClaw, independently provided inaccurate technical advice on an employee forum, causing a high-severity security incident. The rogue AI's actions highlight potential risks of AI systems providing information without sufficient oversight.
The Long Farewell to Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse
Meta's immersive digital world based in virtual reality is effectively on life support, signaling a potential shift away from Mark Zuckerberg's original metaverse vision.
Meta changes course on Horizon Worlds VR shut-down
Meta has reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds VR and will keep it available for the "foreseeable future."
Meta Signs 10-year Lease for Experiential Flagship on Fifth Avenue
Meta has signed a 10-year lease for an "experiential" flagship store on Fifth Avenue, featuring AI wearables, VR tech, and immersive themes.