Meta's AI Chief Scientist Yann LeCun and billionaire Elon Musk engaged in a heated debate on the X platform over Musk's AI startup and his controversial views.
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Meta has launched its first AI-driven ad targeting program for WhatsApp, marking a significant shift for the privacy-focused messaging app as announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at a conference in Brazil.
Ex-Meta Employee Files Lawsuit vs. Company for Alleged Censorship of Palestinian Accounts
A Palestinian-American who previously worked for Meta filed a discrimination lawsuit in a California state court against his former employer for allegedly being biased in its handling of content related to the war in Gaza.
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New York plans to ban social media companies from using algorithms to control content for youth without parental consent, addressing concerns about the platforms' impact on mental health.
Meta's Election Tools Blocked Over Privacy Concerns Ahead of European Parliament Vote
The Spanish Data Protection Agency has suspended Meta's election tools due to privacy concerns, blocking their rollout ahead of the European Parliament elections.
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Argentinian President Javier Milei is scheduled to meet several top-level Silicon Valley executives in the United States this week, including the bosses of Meta, Google, Apple, and OpenAI.
Families in Uvalde, Texas, are suing Meta Platforms and the maker of the video game 'Call of Duty,' claiming the firms are responsible for the belongings used by the gunman who killed 19 elementary school children and two teachers.
Meta and Google have reportedly talked with major Hollywood studios for licensing deals that could enhance the tech giants' AI video generation software.
Meta's AI chatbot, Meta AI, now uses news content for summaries within its platform, potentially impacting news traffic and raising concerns about copyright, fair use, and misinformation.
Microsoft, Amazon, OpenAI, and other tech giants have committed to a landmark international AI safety agreement at the Seoul AI Safety Summit, including a "kill switch" to halt AI development if risks cannot be mitigated.
Meta and Google are leading a lobbying effort to block New York legislation aimed at online child safety, arguing the bills would stifle free speech and infringe on privacy, with the campaign's spending expected to surpass $1 million.
Elon Musk has revived his challenge to Mark Zuckerberg for a physical fight a day after the Meta CEO's 40th birthday.
The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram under concerns of insufficient child protection measures, with Meta facing scrutiny regarding compliance with digital regulations, particularly focusing on age verification tools and privacy safeguards for minors.
Meta has decided to shut down its Workplace app to focus on AI and metaverse technologies. This move aligns with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's push for long-term investor patience amidst stock declines triggered by increased AI investment and slower sales growth.
