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6 hours ago

Meta partners with Midjourney on AI image and video models | TechCrunch

To ensure Meta is able to deliver the best possible products for people it will require taking an all-of-the-above approach,
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromSFGATE
8 hours ago

After reported $100M offers and poaching spree, Meta pauses AI hiring

Meta halted hiring and internal transfers in its AI division while restructuring into teams focused on superintelligence, products, infrastructure, and long-term projects.
#google-cloud
#openai
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI lawyers question Meta's role in Elon Musk's $97B takeover bid | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI lawyers question Meta's role in Elon Musk's $97B takeover bid | TechCrunch

Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
13 hours ago

Meta might be secretly scanning your phone's camera roll - how to check and turn it off

Meta uploads and analyzes users' camera roll photos and videos in the cloud to create AI-powered suggestions, including unposted images.
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Rise of AI crawlers and bots causing web traffic havoc

AI-driven crawlers generate roughly 80% of AI bot requests, Meta produces over half of AI bot traffic, and fetcher bots can spike to 39,000 requests per minute.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

Why does Mark Zuckerberg want our kids to use chatbots? And other unanswered questions

Meta pursues chatbots to increase user engagement while facing controversy over guidance that could permit romantic or sensual conversations with children.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Report: Meta is hitting pause on AI hiring after its poaching spree | TechCrunch

Meta paused hiring across its AI organization after restructuring, following weeks of poaching over 50 AI researchers and aggressive recruitment offers by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
from9to5Mac
1 day ago

Meta bypassed Apple privacy protections, claims former employee

Meta allegedly circumvented Apple's App Tracking Transparency to identify users who denied tracking, inflated ad sales value, and fired a product manager who raised concerns.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Big Tech's AI Bubble: Meta's Move Hints at a Looming Crash

Big Tech's massive AI investments face scrutiny as Meta's AI hiring freeze suggests returns may not match spending, signaling potential market reevaluation.
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Media Briefing: Publishers catch new vibes from Meta on AI licensing

Publishers are picking up new vibes from Meta, which they believe signal that the platform may be changing its stance on AI licensing. So far, it's more rhetoric than reality. Nevertheless, if it were to come to fruition, it could reset the dynamic between Meta and publishers, many of whom still feel burned by years of declining referral traffic from the platform.
Artificial intelligence
#ai
fromFortune
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta wants to speed its race to 'superintelligence' - but investors will still want their billions in ad revenue

fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Meta allowed AI bots on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp to have 'sensual' and 'romantic' chats with kids

Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Leaked Meta AI rules show chatbots were allowed to have romantic chats with kids | TechCrunch

Meta's policies allow AI chatbots to engage in romantic conversations with children.
fromFortune
2 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta wants to speed its race to 'superintelligence' - but investors will still want their billions in ad revenue

fromThe Mercury News
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Meta allowed AI bots on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp to have 'sensual' and 'romantic' chats with kids

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Leaked Meta AI rules show chatbots were allowed to have romantic chats with kids | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Zuckerberg Is So Loathed That He Needs to Pay People Huge Extra Sums to Work for Him

Mark Zuckerberg offered up to $1 billion to recruit AI talent, but many candidates rejected Meta due to distrust, unimpressive AI vision, and a harsh workplace culture.
#uvalde-shooting
fromAol
3 days ago
US politics

Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

fromSFGATE
3 days ago
US politics

Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

fromwww.cnn.com
3 days ago
US politics

Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

fromAP News
3 days ago
US politics

Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

fromAol
3 days ago
US politics

Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

fromSFGATE
3 days ago
US politics

Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

fromwww.cnn.com
3 days ago
US politics

Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

fromAP News
3 days ago
US politics

Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

Environment
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Meta to add 100 MW of solar power from U.S. gear | TechCrunch

Meta will build a $100M, 100MW South Carolina solar farm to power its $800M AI data center, with operations starting in 2027.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Zuckerberg's Huge AI Push Is Already Crumbling Into Chaos

Meta is splitting its AI division into four groups while executing costly hires, prompting leadership departures and signaling potential downsizing and internal turmoil.
#instagram
fromNewsday
3 days ago
US news

Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

fromAxios
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Lawmakers urge Meta to shut down Instagram Map: "abysmal" at protecting children

fromNewsday
3 days ago
US news

Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

fromAxios
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

Lawmakers urge Meta to shut down Instagram Map: "abysmal" at protecting children

#ai-division
fromgizmodo.com
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Is Meta's Superintelligence Overhaul a Sign Its AI Goals Are Struggling?

Meta is restructuring its AI division into four smaller groups, focusing on specific areas of artificial intelligence.
fromIT Pro
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Does Meta know where it's going with AI?

Meta is restructuring its AI division into four specialized subdivisions to improve its generative AI strategy.
fromCNET
3 days ago

Meta Rolls Out AI Translations for Facebook and Instagram User-Generated Content

Meta's new translation tools for Facebook and Instagram enable real-time conversion of user-generated content into multiple languages, facilitating wider accessibility of videos and reels internationally.
Digital life
#artificial-intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg Has No Problem With People Using His AI to Generate Fake Medical Information

fromDigiday
2 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Meta's Superintelligence Labs is already becoming part of the pitch to marketers

Meta's SuperIntelligence Lab aims to redefine AI and automate ad workflows by 2026.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta profits surge helps drive Zuckerberg's AI ambitions

Meta's revenue rose 22% to $47.5 billion, driven by significant investments in AI.
fromFuturism
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg Has No Problem With People Using His AI to Generate Fake Medical Information

fromDigiday
2 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Meta's Superintelligence Labs is already becoming part of the pitch to marketers

#ai-recruitment
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago
Tech industry

How Meta Became Uniquely Toxic for Top AI Talent

Meta is making exceptional job offers in AI to attract talent, far exceeding other tech companies.
fromAxios
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

These AI experts are getting offered boatloads of cash by Zuckerberg

Meta is offering massive compensation packages to AI experts, comparable to top-tier athletes.
fromAxios
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

These AI experts are getting offered boatloads of cash by Zuckerberg

fromFast Company
3 days ago

Social media is dead. Meta has admitted as much. What now?

Meta introduced the Friends tab as a nostalgic feature for personal social networking, now diminished in importance.
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Digest: Google Fined Over Aussie Telco Deals; Meta Plans Fourth AI Shake-Up in Six Months; EU Digital Rules Stall US Trade Statement

Google has agreed to pay a fine of AUS$55m in Australia after regulators ruled the company struck anti-competitive deals with major telecom operators, significantly impacting competition.
US politics
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Here's what marketers want from Meta's Superintelligence Labs

Marketers expect AI tools that enhance conversion rates or lower customer acquisition costs, rather than just theoretical insights. $64 to $72 billion is expected in 2025 capex, emphasizing the need for practical financial returns.
Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

META Stock: Path To 2x Growth

META's investing in AI has enabled its advertising business to grow significantly, generating $46.6 billion due to enhanced targeting and improved user engagement, reflecting a 21.5% annual increase.
E-Commerce
#advertising
#neil-young
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

African courts may pave the way for holding social media giants to account

Kenya's Human Rights Court rules it can hear cases concerning harmful social media content, impacting platform liability and human rights enforcement.
#ai-ethics
fromsfist.com
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Meta's Policy Allowing Bots to Engage in Romantic or Sensual' Talk With Kids Prompts Senate Investigation

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
US politics

Sen. Hawley to probe Meta after report finds its AI chatbots flirt with kids | TechCrunch

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Social justice

Meta Caught Saying Its OK for Underage Children to Have "Romantic or Sensual" Conversations With AI

fromsfist.com
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Meta's Policy Allowing Bots to Engage in Romantic or Sensual' Talk With Kids Prompts Senate Investigation

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
US politics

Sen. Hawley to probe Meta after report finds its AI chatbots flirt with kids | TechCrunch

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Social justice

Meta Caught Saying Its OK for Underage Children to Have "Romantic or Sensual" Conversations With AI

Privacy professionals
fromTECHBOOK
6 days ago

Pay or Share Your Data? The Controversial Subscription Model on Facebook and Instagram

Meta has introduced a subscription option for Facebook and Instagram to avoid ad-related data sharing.
#child-safety
fromFortune
6 days ago

Meta spends more guarding Mark Zuckerberg than Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet do for their own CEOs-combined

In 2024, security budgets for chief executives of major tech companies rose above $45 million, with Meta's allocation for Mark Zuckerberg reaching over $27 million.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Neighbors Uncover Something Incredibly Sketchy at Mark Zuckerberg's Compound

Zuckerberg and Chan operated a school without legal approval, drawing outrage from the public amid criticism over Meta’s AI chatbots and closed low-income schools.
#robby-starbuck
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
US politics

Mark Zuckerberg and Robby Starbuck teaming up is great news for the future of bigoted, white straight men

fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago
US politics

Mark Zuckerberg and Robby Starbuck teaming up is great news for the future of bigoted, white straight men

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Meta Changes AI Rules After 'Sensual' Chats with Kids

Meta's AI was given leniencies in engaging children in sensual conversations, which are now under scrutiny after a report highlighted inappropriate guidelines.
Privacy technologies
fromIT Pro
1 week ago

Why is Meta still funding the metaverse?

Meta's long-term investment in VR and their metaverse remains, despite currently low engagement and substantial financial losses.
fromApp Developer Magazine
7 months ago

Meta ends paid political ads in EU over new rules

Beginning in October 2025, Meta will cease allowing political, electoral, and social issue advertisements on its platforms within the European Union due to new TTPA regulations.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

The hidden cost of living amid Mark Zuckerberg's $110M compound | TechCrunch

Mark Zuckerberg has spent 14 years acquiring 11 properties in Palo Alto for over $110 million, forming a personal compound in Crescent Park with luxurious amenities.
Silicon Valley
#ai-talent-wars
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Dario Amodei says Anthropic hasn't been hit as hard as rivals in the AI talent wars - and it boils down to 2 things

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Dario Amodei says Anthropic hasn't been hit as hard as rivals in the AI talent wars - and it boils down to 2 things

fromwww.cnbc.com
2 weeks ago

Tech is getting a boost from AI ad tools. Some companies are being left behind

AI has significantly contributed to improved efficiency and gains across Meta's ad system, leading to a remarkable 22% year-over-year increase in second-quarter sales.
Digital life
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Sam Altman says the talent pool for AI superstars is probably bigger than people think

AI has created the most intense talent market, with high salaries for top researchers and a possibly larger talent pool than recognized.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

xAI has hired 14 Meta employees this year as the AI talent war rages on

Musk stated on X, "Many strong Meta engineers have and are joining xAI and without the need for insane initial comp, still great, but not unsustainably high."
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Meta's prototype headsets show off the future of mixed reality

The Tiramisu headset boasts a high contrast of roughly 3x that of Meta Quest 3, with angular resolution of 90 pixels per degree and brightness up to 1,400 nits.
Gadgets
#ai-training
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Meta illegally collected Flo users' menstrual data, jury rules

This verdict sends a clear message about the protection of digital health data and the responsibilities of Big Tech. Companies like Meta that covertly profit from users' most intimate information must be held accountable.
Privacy professionals
#social-media
Privacy professionals
fromCNET
2 weeks ago

Jury Decides Meta Stole Data from Users of Period-Tracking App: What to Do If You're Worried

Meta violated California privacy laws by collecting personal data from the Flo app without consent.
#whatsapp
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

Meta's AI-Driven Future: Why Snerk Media Says Creative Agencies Must Adapt or Fade Out - Social Media Explorer

Meta aims to fully automate ad creation by 2026, using AI for imagery, video, and audience targeting. This poses a crisis for traditional agencies but offers new potential for firms like Snerk Media.
E-Commerce
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Tech startup worth $2B grabs Bay Area office from Meta

Moloco expands headquarters with a new 60,000-square-foot office in Menlo Park, reflecting its rapid growth and strategic investment in Bay Area talent.
#privacy
fromYahoo Finance
2 weeks ago

Snap records slowest revenue growth in over a year amid tough competition for ads

Snap's revenue growth slowed significantly in the second quarter amid increased competition from larger social media platforms.
fromSocial Media Today
2 weeks ago

Meta Adds More AI Assistance Tools to Power VR Creation

The Creator Assistant can be your new partner, working alongside your team, or just with you. This tool can help automate setup tasks, guide you with context-aware documentation and UI tips, support natural language brainstorming to design core loops and generate scripts, all with the aim of accelerating your creation journey and helping you complete your functional prototype.
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