Meta launches Instants app, a Snapchat clone for disappearing photos
Meta's Instants app lets Instagram users share unedited, disappearing photos without filters, using the same safety tools as Instagram and targeting Close Friends sharing.
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Meta employees protest AI training program that tracks mouse movements and keystrokes
Meta employees are circulating flyers and petitions to protest the company's Agent Transformation Accelerator, which tracks mouse movements and keystrokes to train AI agents.
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Meta Employees Protest Mouse-Tracking Software Days Before Mass Layoffs
Meta employees protest mouse-tracking software ahead of 20% workforce cut, calling it surveillance and job automation precursor.
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Meta Faces Another Lawsuit Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram
Meta faces legal action over scam ads on its platforms, with Santa Clara County alleging $7B annual profits from fraudulent advertisers targeting vulnerable users.
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Arm’s Software Chief Envisions Human Language as the New Programming Paradigm
Arm’s software chief predicts human language will replace traditional programming languages, urging engineers to embrace AI agents and deepen their understanding of computer fundamentals.
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AI data center developers pivot to rural land to bypass city construction bans and regulations
AI data center developers are bypassing city-level construction bans by acquiring unincorporated rural land, where projects face fewer regulatory hurdles but still draw community and environmental pushback.
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Meta adds live chat to Threads for NBA playoffs
Meta’s Threads platform will host real‑time Live Chats during the NBA playoffs, letting fans discuss games with up to 150 participants and interact via polls, scores and emojis. The feature expands to more creators and…
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Meta to Simplify Cross-App Management with New Meta Account System
Meta is rolling out an improved Meta Account system to simplify cross-app management and enhance security for its users.
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WhatsApp adds prepaid phone recharges in India to drive in-app transactions
WhatsApp is rolling out prepaid phone recharges in India with PayU to drive in-app transactions, but it still trails PhonePe and Google Pay in UPI volumes despite recent growth since onboarding limits were lifted in…
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Meta Allows Parents To See Topics Teens Discuss With Meta Ai
Meta adds weekly topic insights for parents to see what teens discuss with Meta AI in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, and Brazil, with global rollout planned.
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Threads is adding Live Chats to boost real-time engagement
Meta introduces Live Chats feature for Threads, enabling real-time conversations during events like NBA games, with up to 150 participants and multimedia messaging capabilities.
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Meta to capture employee keystrokes for AI training
Meta confirmed it will log employee keystrokes and mouse activity to train AI agents, sparking legal, ethical and workforce concerns over privacy and compensation.
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Meta targets 20 May for 8,000 layoffs as it redirects billions toward AI infrastructure
Meta will cut 8,000 jobs on 20 May 2026 as part of a $115-135 billion AI infrastructure push, despite record revenues and profits.
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Threads redesigns website with DMs, navigation sidebar
Meta’s Threads unveils a redesigned desktop interface with direct messages, a navigation sidebar, and a cleaner single-feed layout as it surpasses 450 million monthly users.
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Meta's 2026 AI Glasses: Ray-Ban and Oakley Lead the Face-Wearable Race
Meta's 2026 AI glasses, featuring Ray-Ban and Oakley models, dominate the face-wearable market but face privacy concerns and competition from Apple and Google.
