The Latest Breaking News from Meta

Apple’s Tim Cook leaves behind complicated legacy on privacy

Outgoing CEO took stood up for users in battle with FBI but concessions abroad undermine claims of protecting ‘fundamental right’

The Guardian - US · Apr 21

Would you quit? Meta will put keyloggers on employee PCs for AI training

Meta is also planning more layoffs as it spends billions on AI.

PC Gamer · Apr 21

Meta To Start Capturing Employees' Mouse Movements And Keystrokes To Train Its IA: Report

Meta is installing software on the computers of U.S. employees to track their mouse movements, clicks and keystrokes to train its artificial intelligence models, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Apr 21

Here's Why the AI Infrastructure Story Is Just Getting Bigger for GOOGL

GOOGL is in talks with Marvell to co-develop AI chips while committing up to $185 billion in 2026 capex, backed by a $240 billion Google Cloud contract backlog.

MarketBeat · Apr 21

'Stop selling or sharing my personal information': Research finds that Big Tech could be tracking you even when you've opted out

Explicit requests not to be tracked are being ignored, even in US states where such privacy matters are law.

TechRadar · Apr 21

WhatsApp Plus Subscription Launches On Android To Bring Premium Features And More

WhatsApp Plus has launched on Android to bring a premium messaging experience with top features to subscribers.

International Business Times · Apr 21

Meta Raids $12B AI Startup Thinking Machines Lab, Snags Founding Engineers in Talent War

Meta hires key engineers from Mira Murati's $12B AI startup, highlighting an intensifying talent war as top firms compete for elite AI expertise.

International Business Times · Apr 21

Dear Meta Platforms Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for May 20

Meta stock reacts positively to reports citing possible layoffs in May.

Barchart · Apr 21

Creative Fatigue Is Now a Balance Sheet Problem: Inside the 72-Hour Ad Economy

In the summer of 2019, a DTC skincare brand based in Los Angeles could run a single 15-second TikTok ad for roughly a month before its click-through rate collapsed. The creative team would produce four to six variations per quarter, ship them to a freelance editor in Manila, pay between…

inkl · Apr 21

OpenAI gets set to go public: can we entrust the financial markets with ChatGPT and AI?

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is gearing up to launch its Initial Public Offerings (IPO) this year. This financial manoeuvre would represent a pivotal shift for a project originally designed for the “common good” towards a market-driven logic. Established in 2015, OpenAI started out amidst growing anxiety regarding artificial intelligence…

The Conversation · Apr 21