The Latest Breaking News from Meta

Zuckerberg pushes ‘superintelligent’ AI for all as Meta releases open-weight model

Meta CEO presents utopian vision of AI in 6,000-word essay amid Silicon Valley debate over government regulation

The Guardian - US · Aug 10

US Economy 'Would Be in a Recession' Without AI Data Centres, Columbia Economist Warns

AI infrastructure spending is now the largest driver of US economic growth, preventing a recession, according to Columbia economist Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh. However, concerns about debt financing are rising.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

Sanders Warns AI Bosses To 'Stand by Your Words' or Face Senate Action

US Senator Bernie Sanders urges AI firms to uphold their safety promises, warning of Senate action if they fail to pause risky developments.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

US appeals court allows thousands of lawsuits against social media companies over user addiction claims to proceed

An appeals court permitted thousands of lawsuits against social media firms to advance. These suits allege companies designed products to addict young users. The court rejected bids to reverse a lower ruling, allowing cases to proceed. Plaintiffs claim these platforms contribute to youth mental health crises. This decision impacts Meta,…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Texas Man Arrested After Ranting About Age Verification Laws Blocking His Anime

Did he make a true threat? Or was this just hyperbolic ranting about bad policy?

Reason · Aug 10

In Malaysia, wave of hate speech threatens Rohingya refugees

The spread of hostile content on social media in Malaysia has intensified tensions towards the Rohingya refugee community, leading to the eviction of more than 100 people from their village and the temporary closure of schools attended by refugee children.

France 24 · Aug 10

OpenAI Puts New AI Model Under Tighter Controls As Its Cyber Capabilities Soar

OpenAI said Friday that its unreleased model, Astra, has performed strongly enough in cybersecurity evaluations that the company cannot yet rule out the possibility that it has reached "Critical" capability.

International Business Times · Aug 10

The Biggest AI Power Opportunity May Be Hiding in Constellation Energy

Constellation Energy is locking in long-term nuclear power contracts as AI drives electricity demand higher, giving the company unusual revenue visibility as it expands through Calpine.

Barchart · Aug 10

Meta Is Facing a Perfect Storm as Child Safety and AI Strategy Concerns Pull Down META Stock

Meta is facing scrutiny over child safety issues at a time when markets are questioning the company's AI strategy.

Barchart · Aug 10

Smart glasses give men tools to ‘stalk and harass’ women in private spaces, study finds

Women are being filmed at work and in the gym by men wearing smart glasses, a new study has found

The Independent UK · Aug 10