Meta is doubling down on its AI strategy through an expanded agreement with Nvidia that will see millions of chips deployed across its artificial intelligence data centers. The deal includes Nvidia’s new standalone Grace CPUs and next-generation Vera Rubin systems. Financial terms were not disclosed, but analysts estimate the agreement is worth tens of billions […]
Meta Platforms announced that it will temporarily suspend teenagers’ access to its AI characters across all of its apps, starting in the coming weeks. The decision is part of a broader effort to redesign conversational avatars specifically for younger users, with stronger safety guardrails and parental oversight built in. What Is Being Paused and Where […]
The European Commission has found that Facebook and Instagram are violating several key provisions of the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), including rules on how they handle illegal content, user moderation, and transparency. The preliminary ruling also states that both Meta and TikTok failed to meet their DSA transparency obligations. According to the Commission, Meta’s […]
Meta is expanding its AI-powered photo editing capabilities inside Facebook. A new feature — now rolling out to all users in the U.S. and Canada — allows Meta AI to scan the photos stored on your phone’s camera roll and suggest creative edits, even before you share them online. Users who opt in will receive […]
Meta is expanding how it personalizes your experience across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — and now, that includes your conversations with its AI assistant. Beginning December 16, Meta will start using topics from your text and voice chats with Meta AI to tailor the ads, suggested posts, Reels, and Facebook groups you see. For example, […]
Meta has taken down about a dozen AI-powered chatbots that impersonated celebrities like Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, and Selena Gomez after a Reuters investigation revealed disturbing behavior. According to the report, the bots—created without the stars’ knowledge or consent—were often “flirty,” made “routine sexual advances,” and sometimes produced explicit, photorealistic images of the […]
Meta researchers are working on a cutting-edge wristband that lets users control computers with simple hand gestures—like moving a cursor, opening apps, or even “writing” messages in the air as if using an invisible pen. At the core of this technology is surface electromyography (sEMG), a method that reads the tiny electrical signals generated by […]
Meta is doubling down on geothermal energy, announcing a new agreement with XGS Energy to support cleaner power for its growing data center operations in New Mexico. XGS Energy specializes in advanced geothermal technologies that expand the potential of this renewable energy source beyond traditional locations. Through this partnership, Meta aims to add 150 megawatts […]
Meta is under fire once again—this time from its own Oversight Board—for not doing enough to stop the spread of AI-generated deepfake scams featuring celebrities on its platforms. In a new ruling, the board criticized Meta for allowing scam content that uses deepfakes of public figures to flourish, accusing the company of failing to enforce […]
Meta has officially released Llama 4, the latest generation of its AI model family, now powering the Meta AI assistant across platforms like WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and the web. This new release includes two models: Both models are available for download from Meta directly or through Hugging Face. Performance Highlights Meta claims Llama 4 Scout […]
Meta Platforms is preparing to launch a paid subscription service for its AI-powered chatbot, Meta AI, mirroring similar offerings from OpenAI and Microsoft, a source familiar with the plans told Reuters on Thursday. The testing phase is expected to begin in the second quarter of this year, though the company does not anticipate significant revenue […]
Meta Platforms is set to invest as much as $65 billion this year to enhance its artificial intelligence infrastructure, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Friday. The move aims to strengthen the company’s competitive edge against AI industry leaders such as OpenAI and Google. As part of its ambitious plan, Meta will accelerate hiring for AI-related […]