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Meta faces $25 billion hit over Cambridge Analytica scandal
Meta faces a $2.5B penalty as the Cambridge Analytica scandal reignites concerns over privacy practices.
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Meta drops AI data clause after backlash over web scraping
Meta removes disputed AI training clause after backlash over web scraping, copyright concerns and creator consent.
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Apple and Meta end years of rivalry with major AI deal
Apple and Meta partner to bring Muse Spark Open AI to powerful Macs, marking a surprising shift in their long-running rivalry.
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Meta sets $20 and $100 plans for new Muse Wonder AI
Meta launches Muse Wonder AI models with $20 to $200 monthly plans, targeting complex coding and long-running tasks.
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Meta blocks ByteDance ads in US and six other countries
Meta has banned ByteDance ads in seven countries, escalating competition over social media users.
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Meta faces first UK probe over Instagram safety risks
Meta faces their first UK probe over Instagram Instants.
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Meta challenges Ofcom over sweeping UK data demands
Meta challenge Ofcom’s data demands which raises questions about online data safety in the United Kingdom.
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Meta drops Virtue AI in surprise shake-up of AI safety
Meta parts ways with Virtue AI’s safety team after four months, raising questions about its AI safety strategy.
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Meta faces $40B fine demand after new Mexico privacy verdict
Meta faces a potential $40B penalty in New Mexico after a jury found major privacy law violations.
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Meta hires MongoDB CEO as Zuckerberg ramps up business AI
Meta hires MongoDB CEO CJ Desai to lead its new enterprise AI platform and expand business-focused AI tools.
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Meta expands Muse as Zuckerberg targets small businesses
Meta brings Muse to small businesses, offering AI-powered help with marketing, sales, finances and daily tasks.
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Meta faces India heat, agrees to report child abuse cases
Meta agrees to directly report child safety cases to Indian authorities, raising questions over faster action.
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Meta targets October launch for camera-free AI glasses
Meta’s new Luna smart glasses may ditch cameras, putting AI and privacy at the centre of the October launch.
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Meta loses star AI researcher to Anthropic after $1.5B offer
Meta loses AI star Andrew Tulloch to Anthropic after a reported $1.5 billion offer, highlighting the fierce race for top AI talent.
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Meta AI glasses face fresh privacy challenge from Zuckoff
Zuckoff detects nearby smart glasses, raising fresh concerns about privacy and hidden recording.
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Meta India summoned as Instagram faces child safety probe
Meta India under scrutiny as child safety concerns and alleged abuse ads on Instagram trigger an official probe.
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Meta launches Muse AI agent despite safety concerns
Meta launches Muse, a personal AI agent that can handle everyday tasks, but privacy and trust remain major concerns.
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Apple hit with £2bn UK legal fight over app tracking
Apple faces £2B UK lawsuit over app tracking rules, raising fresh privacy and competition concerns.
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Meta faces NHRC probe over Instagram ad failures
NHRC probes Meta over alleged child abuse ads, raising serious platform accountability concerns.
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Meta tests powerful AI agent that can act on your behalf
Meta tests Hatch, an AI agent designed to handle everyday tasks on users’ behalf.
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Meta smart glasses close major privacy loophole
Meta closes smart glasses recording loophole, strengthening privacy protections for bystanders.
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Meta faces $16.7B payout in sweeping youth safety deal
Meta agrees to a massive $16.7 billion settlement over claims involving child safety.
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Meta faces ₹2.05 crore claim over smart glasses video
Meta faces privacy pressure in India after Delhi man alleges he was secretly recorded using smart glasses.
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Meta scraps 60% team cuts after AI agents fall short
Meta scales back major AI-driven job cuts after its tools fail to deliver.
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Meta spends hundreds of millions on Microsoft AI every year
Meta spends hundreds of millions on Microsoft AI while building rival technology.
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Meta CEO Zuckerberg buys Irish castle in €30m deal
Zuckerberg buys historic Irish castle, adding a €20 million private retreat to his properties.
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Meta faces $200bn legal battle over alleged child addiction
Meta faces a $200 billion legal battle over alleged child safety failures.
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Meta could remove likes from Instagram for users under 18
Meta could remove Instagram and Facebook likes for users under 18.
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Meta takes new AI gamble as Chinese rivals gain ground
Meta launches Muse Glimmer as Chinese AI rivals rapidly close the gap with US labs.
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Meta faces $1.4tn threat as child safety trial nears
Meta faces a massive California trial over alleged harm to children online.
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Manus to leave Meta after China blocks $2 Billion deal
Beijing blocks Meta’s 2 billion dollar Manus takeover, forcing the startup independent.
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Meta tests AI app that replaces parents’ bedtime stories
Meta tests AI bedtime stories that make storytelling easier for busy families.
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Meta in talks to lease AI compute power to Anthropic
Meta may lease AI computing power to Anthropic in a potential $10 billion deal.
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Meta wins first round in AI layoff legal battle
A US judge lets Meta continue layoffs as workers claim AI unfairly influenced job cuts.
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Meta sued: Did AI target sick and pregnant employees?
Former Meta employees allege AI unfairly influenced layoffs.