The Latest Breaking News from Meta

I read Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto, so you don’t have to — here are the 5 biggest takeaways

After reading Zuckerberg’s 6,500-word AI manifesto, here are the five key points everyone should take away.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 11

Nvidia Unveils New Open-Source AI Model. CEO Jensen Huang Says Free AI Means More Chip Demand.

Chip giant Nvidia introduced Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, a "lightweight" open-source AI model that companies can download, modify and use without paying Nvidia or seeking permission.

International Business Times · Aug 11

EU coordinates fact-checkers with Meta and TikTok to avoid another online-fuelled Ceuta crisis

EU coordinates with Meta and TikTok via a voluntary fact-checker mechanism to curb disinformation, after false claims fuelled deadly mass crossings into Ceuta.

Euronews · Aug 11

Bulgarian media stir up “Satanic black metal” fears as murder suspects wear heavy metal t-shirts in court

Four teenagers accused of murdering a 37-year-old man in Plovdiv sported Powerwolf, Mayhem, Pantera and Sepultura merch at their hearing last week

Metal Hammer · Aug 11

Meta’s Muse Glimmer Release Reframes Its AI Spending Bet

Meta released the open-weight Muse Glimmer AI model as its stock trades near a 52-week low amid heavy capex spending, strong ad revenue growth, and an ongoing multistate antitrust trial.

MarketBeat · Aug 11

'Keep Your Word': Bernie Sanders Urges OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic to Pause AI Development

Senator Bernie Sanders urges OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta to halt AI development, warning of risks and calling for safety commitments. He hints at Senate intervention if ignored.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

Federal Court Rejects Meta and TikTok Immunity, Big Techs To Face Over 3,000 Youth Addiction Lawsuits

The 9th Circuit Court has rejected Meta and TikTok's appeal, allowing over 3,000 lawsuits to proceed, challenging the companies' use of platform features that allegedly harm minors

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

Meta, TikTok agree to fact check content on Spain border crossings after deadly incident

The ⁠purpose ⁠is to prevent criminal networks from enticing potential migrants to ​attempt to cross with false information, which has led to ​tragic deaths, European Union tech chief Henna ‌Virkkunen said in a post on X late on Monday.

The Economic Times · Aug 11

First Thing: Colombia reels after major earthquake kills at least 130

Buildings collapse and more than 470 people hurt in 7.4-magnitude quake. Plus, in such a vast universe why is there no sign of aliens?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Meta faces expensive child safety reckoning

Also: Google executives jump ship in race for AI dominance

The Guardian - US · Aug 11