The metaverse has now entered... intensive care
Meta announces significant changes that put Mark Zuckerberg's vision for an immersive digital metaverse into a state of 'artificial support.'
Rohit Patel (Meta) to โNโ: The Truth About General Artificial Intelligence and the Number One Skill for Successful CEOs
Rohit Patel, Director of Meta's Superintelligence Labs, argues that understanding AI is vital for CEOs, warning against misconceptions of General Artificial Intelligence.
The Long Goodbye of the Metaverse, Zuckerberg's Dream
Meta has shifted its focus away from the metaverse due to recent layoffs and changes in access guidelines for its virtual reality applications.
How TikTok and Meta Ignored Safety to Win Engagement Battle, According to Former Employees
Former employees reveal that TikTok and Meta prioritized engagement over user safety by allowing harmful content on their platforms during the competition for user attention.
With a huge budget, Facebook launches a global program to compete with TikTok and YouTube
Meta has announced the launch of 'Creator Fast Track,' a program aimed at attracting top content creators from TikTok and YouTube with guaranteed financial incentives.
MPT signs agreement for Meta to block child influencer accounts without court authorization
The Brazilian Ministry of Labor and the Sรฃo Paulo Public Ministry have reached an agreement with Meta to prevent the exploitation of child influencers on social media by blocking accounts without proper judicial authorization.
Online Election Campaign: Meta Violates Its Own Ban on Political Advertising
A paid political advertisement for Isabell Rahms of the CDU appeared on Instagram despite Meta's supposed ban on political ads, raising concerns about the integrity of the upcoming elections in Rheinland-Pfalz.
Zuckerberg's โน6.5 trillion mistake? Company retreats after pouring money into the metaverse
Meta has decided to shut down its Horizon Worlds metaverse platform, signaling a retreat from its ambitious metaverse vision that CEO Mark Zuckerberg had once touted as the future of the internet.
Meta shuts down the initiative that created Meta
Meta has decided to permanently shut down its VR experience 'Horizon Worlds,' which was central to its vision of the metaverse, focusing instead on AI development.
Drowned $80 billion and the end of Zuckerberg's dreams. Meta withdraws from a key project
Meta has announced a significant pivot away from its original vision of the metaverse, limiting its investments and support for virtual reality.
Starting May 8, Meta Removes Encryption from Instagram Despite Low Usage of That Feature
Meta has announced that it will remove the encryption feature for direct messages on Instagram starting May 8, 2026, citing low adoption rates among users.
WhatsApp says small businesses will subsidize OpenAI after Cade's decision
WhatsApp has announced that small and medium enterprises will subsidize major AI companies like OpenAI following a regulatory decision against its chatbot messaging fees in Brazil.
Facebook reportedly restricts reach of Orbรกn's posts through LGBT activists, while boosting Magyar's
Meta's Facebook is under scrutiny for accusations of interfering in Hungary's elections by limiting the reach of Prime Minister Viktor Orbรกn's posts while increasing engagement for opposition leader Peter Magyar.
Goodbye metaverse: Horizon Worlds departs from Quest glasses and Meta will focus on mobile apps
Meta has announced the discontinuation of Horizon Worlds on its Quest VR headsets, shifting its focus towards mobile applications.
Curious but cautious rabbit awaits the attention of a patient and good person
A female rabbit named Mฤta, who arrived at a shelter with her sister but needed to be separated due to differing personalities, is looking for a loving home as she approaches her first birthday.
Instagram abolishes end-to-end encryption in users' private messages
Instagram will stop offering end-to-end encryption for users' private messages starting May 8, 2026, following criticism from law enforcement and child protection organizations.
Rugby Against Discomfort, the Boys Go to Goal
A new program in Lombardy named "In Meta!" aims to engage youths from disadvantaged neighborhoods in rugby, promoting physical activity and community from the isolation of digital spaces.
Agency: 'Meta' has difficulties limiting illegal financial instrument advertisements in the UK
A report by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority reveals that Meta's platforms published over a thousand ads for currency trading and complex financial instruments, many of which were unauthorized.
Former employee reveals secrets about Zuckerberg and Meta
A former Meta employee alleges that Mark Zuckerberg's obsession with competition against TikTok allowed harmful content to proliferate for increased traffic and revenue.
Former Employee Speaks Out and Reveals Secrets About Zuckerberg and Meta
A former Meta employee accuses Mark Zuckerberg of prioritizing competition with TikTok over user safety by allowing harmful content to proliferate.
Meta seeks AI experts without a university degree: why Mark Zuckerberg changed the rules of the game
Meta is looking for artificial intelligence experts without a university degree, reflecting a shift in hiring practices in Silicon Valley due to the fast-paced nature of AI development.
Business Ticker: Losses in the Billions - Facebook's Parent Company Meta Abandons VR World Horizon Worlds
Meta has announced the closure of its virtual reality platform Horizon Worlds, citing extensive financial losses.
China reviews sanctions related to Meta's acquisition of Manus to block talent and technology outflow
The Chinese government is considering sanctions, including the prohibition of executives' exit, regarding Meta's acquisition of the Chinese startup Manus amid concerns over talent and technology leakage.
Meta's announcement has put the privacy of 300 million Instagram users at risk!
Meta's decision to remove end-to-end encryption from Instagram's direct messaging service has raised significant privacy concerns for over 300 million users.
Digital Child Statute: Google and Meta explain how they verify users' age
Google and Meta outlined their age verification mechanisms in Brazil coinciding with the enforcement of the Digital Child Statute.
Jurgita Lapienytฤ. How 'Meta' and 'TikTok' Turn Users' Anger into Profit
The article discusses how Meta and TikTok allow harmful content to thrive for profit, as confirmed by a BBC investigation.
Dutch AI company announces a $27 billion deal with Meta
Dutch AI firm Nebius reported a significant $27 billion partnership deal with Meta, aiming to enhance cloud computing capacities.
BBC: Some Giants Have Deliberately Allowed Harmful Content on Their Platforms
Social media giants Meta and TikTok have reportedly allowed harmful content on their platforms intentionally to increase user engagement, as revealed by insiders in an interview with the BBC.
The Networks on Trial
A young woman is suing Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg, claiming that social media platforms caused her addiction and depression after ten years of use.
Families of US victims seek justice in landmark social media addiction trial
Families of victims are pursuing justice in a major trial against Google and Meta regarding social media addiction's impact on youth.
Now it thunders - massive wave of layoffs in the USA
The US job market is facing significant layoffs driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, with major companies like Meta and Amazon announcing cuts affecting thousands of employees.
Meta partners with Prisa to expand news and content in its AI assistant
Meta has partnered with Grupo Prisa to enhance news content in its AI assistant, along with other major publishers.
Meta could lay off 20% of its workforce to offset its AI spending
Meta is reportedly considering laying off 20% of its staff to cope with significant spending on artificial intelligence.
Business Ticker: Meta plans to lay off more than 20 percent of the workforce
Meta intends to reduce its workforce by over 20 percent to offset expensive investments in AI infrastructure and enhance efficiency through AI-supported employees.
Meta plans extensive layoffs due to the AI assault
Meta is considering significant layoffs that could affect up to 20% of its workforce as it invests aggressively in artificial intelligence development.
Remote surgery for cancer, identity verification at parcel terminals, and 'WhatsApp' for children. Technology news
Meta introduces a new feature for WhatsApp that allows children under the age of 13 to use the platform with parent-controlled accounts.
She spent 16 hours on Instagram. Now a jury will decide whether Meta and Google are responsible for this
A jury in Los Angeles is set to decide if Meta and Google are liable for the mental health issues linked to excessive use of social media, highlighted by the case of Kaley, who reportedly consumed 16 hours on Instagram in a single day.
In Pursuit of AI, Meta Seeks Savings and Plans Record Layoffs
Meta is seeking savings to fund expensive investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and prepare the company structure for a work model increasingly supported by AI.
Yann LeCun: He Explains the World to Artificial Intelligence
Yann LeCun, former AI chief at Meta, is shifting his focus from Silicon Valley to revolutionizing technology from Europe.
Is job loss caused by AI beginning in earnest? Meta considers 20% workforce reduction
Meta is reportedly contemplating a significant workforce reduction, potentially cutting over 20% of its employees to address the costs of AI infrastructure investment and operational efficiency.
Meta's Big Decision, End-to-End Encryption Will Be Removed from Instagram
Meta announced that the end-to-end encrypted chat feature on Instagram will be removed after May 8, 2026, impacting user privacy.
Due to AI, this company will have layoffs; thousands will lose their jobs
Meta is preparing for significant layoffs that will affect approximately 15,000 employees as it shifts focus towards artificial intelligence investments.
Instagram's Privacy Ends! Meta Makes Major Announcement, End-to-End Encryption Will Be Removed
Meta announced that Instagram will discontinue its end-to-end encrypted chat feature after May 8, 2026, affecting the direct messaging safety on the platform.
Meta plans mass layoffs amid massive spending on AI, says agency
Meta is reportedly planning mass layoffs that could affect 20% or more of its workforce to offset the high costs associated with AI infrastructure investments.
Meta reportedly plans sweeping layoffs as AI costs increase
Meta is reportedly planning to lay off 20% or more of its workforce to manage rising costs associated with artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Meta plans mass layoffs amid rising AI costs, says agency
Meta is reportedly planning to lay off over 20% of its workforce as it seeks to offset rising artificial intelligence infrastructure costs.
Bill Gates' first nuclear reactor: using sodium instead of water and his startup will build eight for Meta
Bill Gates' TerraPower has secured a license to build a fourth-generation sodium-cooled nuclear reactor in Wyoming, marking significant progress in commercial nuclear technology.
Meta signs agreements with Le Figaro and several major European media outlets for its AI assistant
Meta has signed agreements with Le Figaro and several major European media outlets to keep its Meta AI chatbot updated with current news.
In the pits: Meta's artificial superintelligence system
Meta's anticipated AI program, Avocado, is set to launch soon but is reportedly behind competitors from OpenAI and Google.
"Meta" employees are forced to monitor the intimate images of smart glasses owners
The privacy implications of Meta's smart glasses have ignited debate due to allegations of employee surveillance of recorded intimate moments.