Thank God for Pope Leo. He’s the leader our world desperately needs Even for nonbelievers like me, the pope has become a reassuring – and all too rare – voice of moral clarity The Guardian - US · Jun 3
She sat in silence as others discussed her "hostage situation" — how a former Facebook whistleblower is being silenced 'regardless of whether what she says is true' Former Facebook exec and whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams was silenced from promoting her book at 2026 Hay Festival. TechRadar · Jun 2
Mark Zuckerberg's $400M Superyachts Arrive In Seattle As Meta Cuts Local Jobs: Fleet Costs $45M A Year To Run Explore Mark Zuckerberg's $400M superyacht fleet, including the $100M 'Wingman', docked in Seattle amid scrutiny and Meta's job cuts. Discover the costs and features of these luxury vessels. International Business Times UK · Jun 1
Meta Contractors Protest Layoffs In European Headquarters, Say They Are Treated Different Than Employees Meta contractors protested at the company's European headquarters, saying their layoff packages are different than the ones given to full-time employees. International Business Times · Jun 1
The 10 richest people in the world: Elon Musk, Larry Page and Jeff Bezos lead the global wealth race The richest people in the world have become even richer than ever before due to the ongoing emergence and development of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and infrastructure technologies. The combined wealth of the world’s richest people has increased to around $2.9 trillion. This rise mainly occurred during the past month,… The Times of India · Jun 1
Meta Platforms Investors Reject Proposals as Zuckerberg Bets Big on AI Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) shareholders rejected a slate of outside investor proposals at the company’s 2026 annual meeting, while Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined what he described as four major opportunities tied to artificial intelligence: improving Meta’s core apps and advertising, pe MarketBeat · May 31
Conan O'Brien tells Harvard graduates to play down their $250K Ivy League degree—and instead embrace being humble and ‘bad at things’ Comedian Conan O’Brien said his Harvard education sometimes hurt his career—and now he’s urging Gen Z not to let a degree define them. Fortune · May 29
Pam Bondi’s Cancer Battle Didn’t Stop Trump From Shoving Her Into a Tech Advisory Role Packed With His Billionaire Buddies The Trump administration has been struggling to find its footing on AI policy. The Mary Sue · May 28
Meta commits extra funding to oversight board until 2028 Meta's Oversight Board has secured additional funding for its operations until 2028. This watchdog makes binding decisions on content moderation across Meta's platforms. The board previously criticised Meta for dismantling US fact-checking operations and easing restrictions on sensitive topics. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg initiated these changes, citing concerns about excessive… The Economic Times · May 28
Meta cloud computing business ‘definitely on the table’, Mark Zuckerberg says – excess data center capacity could be used to enter the market If Meta has surplus compute, CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he wouldn't rule out selling this under a potential cloud business. TechRadar · May 28
Meta lays off nearly 1,400 Washington employees in latest tech workforce cut: Check worst-hit departments, severance package and more Meta is set to lay off nearly 1,400 employees across Washington state, including Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond, starting July 22, 2026. This significant workforce reduction, impacting technical roles, is part of the company's strategic pivot towards AI initiatives and a broader restructuring effort. Bellevue will see the largest impact with… The Economic Times · May 28
Even if every California billionaire left overnight, a wealth tax would help the state come out ahead for 25 years The Golden State might be able to stomach more ultra-wealthy departures than first feared. Fortune · May 27
Meta Layoffs: Mark Zuckerberg Concedes Company Communicated Poorly as It Lays Off 8,000 Employees Meta's massive layoffs are tied to Mark Zuckerberg's vast AI spending plans, even as he promises no further company‑wide cuts this year and admits communication has been poor. International Business Times UK · May 27
Mark Zuckerberg's philanthropic venture unveils AI world model for drug discovery Biohub, a venture by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, has launched a protein biology world model. This advanced AI tool aims to speed up drug discovery. The model learns from evolutionary data to understand protein functions. Researchers have already used it to design new protein binders for cancer and immune… The Economic Times · May 27
International Business Times UK · May 27 Trump's New AI Adviser is Former AG Pam Bondi, Who Faced Pressure and Backlash Over Epstein Files Pam Bondi joins Trump's AI advisory council, sparking debate over her past controversies and recent health recovery, highlighting her continued influence within Trump's political network.
The Economic Times · May 26 Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg makes two promises after 8,000 layoffs, one on future job cuts Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has assured employees that there will be no more company-wide layoffs this year following a major restructuring that affected around 8,000 workers. The announcement comes after widespread job cuts linked to Meta’s increased investment in artificial intelligence. Zuckerberg also acknowledged shortcomings in communication during the process,…
International Business Times UK · May 26 Meta Layoffs 2026: Mark Zuckerberg May Have Given The Best Severance Package For The 8,000 Employees Fired Recently Meta is laying off 8,000 employees globally as it restructures to focus on AI. The company offers generous severance packages amid concerns over AI reliance.
The Economic Times · May 25 ETtech Explainer: Everything to know about Meta’s Forum and Instants apps Forum is Facebook Groups reimagined as a Reddit-style discussion platform with AI-powered search and recommendations, while Instants turns Instagram into a more spontaneous, Snapchat and BeReal-like space for ephemeral photo sharing.
International Business Times UK · May 25 Leaked Video Shows Departing Meta Engineer Mocking AI Layoff Culture in Viral 'American Pie' Parody Farewell Meta's AI-driven layoffs led to a creative farewell from David Frenk, who used a parody video to critique the company's shift, highlighting the impact on human workers.
The Guardian - US · May 24 The devil owns Amazon: big tech has infiltrated the fashion world – will we see a revolt? Anna Wintour has welcomed the Bezoses – and their patronage – with open arms. But after a controversial Met Gala, industry insiders are less enthusiastic
The Guardian - US · May 23 How big tech got its way on Trump’s AI executive order The US president’s reversal on calling for a safety review of new AI models is a green light for tech’s unchecked power
The Economic Times · May 23 Who killed US President Donald Trump's AI order? Musk says it wasn't him President Donald Trump's executive order on powerful AI models has collapsed. Allies in Silicon Valley reportedly convinced the president to pull the plug. The order aimed to implement new AI cybersecurity measures. This development highlights Washington's struggle to agree on AI guardrails. The United States lags behind Europe and Asia…
The Economic Times · May 23 Quote of the Day by Mark Zuckerberg amid Meta layoffs: "People don't care about what you say, they care about..." Quote of the Day by Mark Zuckerberg: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's quote, 'People don't care about what you say, they care about what you build,' gains prominence. This comes as Meta initiates significant layoffs. The company's aggressive pivot towards AI highlights the importance of tangible creation and measurable results. Employees…
Fortune · May 22 The tech bro billionaires won the fight over the AI executive order. But are they losing the war? Former AI czar David Sacks along with Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg swayed Trump against the executive order
The Independent UK · May 22 Trump cancels AI executive order over China fears US president calls off plan to add safety guardrails amid pressure from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg