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Here Is Why Meta’s ‘Iris’ Chip Could Help the Company Finally Break Free From Nvidia’s Shadow

Meta is set to start production of its "Iris" artificial intelligence chips co-designed by Broadcom.

Barchart

Meta says its working on 'multiple next-generation headsets' despite the struggles of VR and the heat death of the metaverse

Down but not out.

PC Gamer

Now Meta wants its glasses camera to be "always-on", sparking new privacy concerns – will it make up its mind, please?

If you have a problem with current smart glasses, you might not like this...

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Meta patents AI device that tracks your mood

‘Creepy’ patent could be used to serve ads targeted to users’ emotional vulnerabilities, privacy advocates warn

The Independent UK

Tencent is reportedly in talks to acquire Manus from Meta, following Beijing intervention — company expects to remain independent of Chinese tech giant

Tencent is in talks with Manus and other investors to raise the $2 billion needed to buy back the startup from Meta. Beijing ordered the two companies to unwind the deal six months after the surprise announcement of its purchase.

Tom’s Hardware

Wyoming officials say Meta’s 715,000-square-foot data center is responsible for contaminating its water system with a rare bacterium

Cheyenne's Board of Public Utilities tightened its wastewater discharge policy following the discovery of Cupriavidus gilardii in its treatment facility earlier this year.

Fortune

Why an EU ruling about a traffic app could have major implications for big tech companies

Many of the biggest online platforms have long argued they aren’t publishers of the content their users upload, merely hosts. The likes of Google, YouTube, Meta and TikTok claim they simply store and display information created by others, so should not be seen as legally responsible for it.

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EU Says Meta Broke Digital Rules Over Instagram and Facebook Features. It Could Face Penalties

Meta has been found in preliminary breach of the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) after regulators concluded that several design features on Instagram and Facebook encourage excessive use and fail to adequately protect children and vulnerable users.

International Business Times

After WhatsApp, Telegram submits reply on username feature notice; both submissions being examined

On Thursday evening, the government received WhatsApp's reply to the notice on the 'username' feature. The reply of Telegram has also been received subsequently, they added.

The Economic Times

Devious phishing campaign hijacks a genuine Meta business feature to send scam emails — as they really do come from Meta's own address

Meta has put a stop to this attack, after adding additional safeguards.

TechRadar

ETtech Explainer: How the Meta-Manus deal came apart, and Tencent moved in

Chinese regulators ordered Meta to reverse its $2 billion acquisition of the company. Tencent is working with Manus' early investors, including ZhenFund and HSG, to buy the company back from Meta for at least $2 billion.

The Economic Times

Meta Could Face Billions in Fines as EU Cracks Down on 'Addictive' Facebook and Instagram Features

The European Union (EU) has accused Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) of violating its digital laws due to the ‘addictive’ designs of its Instagram and Facebook platforms.

Benzinga

"We're building multiple next-generation headsets": Meta explains its silence on new Quest models, hints we could find out more soon

Meta is preparing for its next influx of VR headsets

Remove addictive features or pay fine: EU tells Meta to fix Instagram, Facebook

The European Commission has charged Meta Platforms with breaching EU digital law. Instagram and Facebook features are accused of keeping users hooked and addicted. Regulators demand changes or face significant fines for the company. Meta rejects the allegations, citing improved teen protections and parental controls. The company will continue engaging…

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The Independent UK

A guide to opting out of Instagram’s AI tool that uses your pictures

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The Economic Times

EU tells Meta to change Facebook, Instagram's 'addictive design'

The European Union has warned Meta to alter Facebook and Instagram's addictive design features. Brussels accuses the tech giant of failing to limit risks to users, especially children. Changes could include disabling features like infinite scroll and autoplay by default. Meta disagrees with the findings but will engage constructively with…

The Independent UK

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users

The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive

France 24

Facebook and Instagram must stop ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, EU tells Meta

Meta, the parent company of the popular social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, must change the design features that make them addictive to users, the European Union said Friday. It also threatened to slap the US tech giant with steep fines if it does not abide by the new directive.

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International Business Times UK

Zuckerberg Announces New AI Model on X, Not Threads: Elon Musk Says It Reached 12M Views 'For Free'

Mark Zuckerberg chose to unveil Meta's new AI model, Muse Spark 1.1, on X instead of Threads, sparking a debate with Elon Musk over platform reach and influence in the tech world.

The Independent UK

Instagram has just allowed anyone to alter your images with AI. Here’s how to opt out

Muse Image has raised concerns about consent and fears that it could be abused by cyber criminals

Euronews

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle 'addictive' design features

The European Commission has taken aim at infinite scroll and autoplay on Instagram and Facebook, finding that Meta failed to adequately mitigate the risks its platforms pose to users' mental health, including children.

The Economic Times

Who is Rishabh Agrawal? IIT Bombay graduate who turned down ₹9.5 crore Meta offer to build his own AI startup

Rishabh Agrawal, an IIT Bombay alumnus, has clarified reports about his departure from Meta. He stated the offer was higher than reported, but he chose to build his own venture. After seven years at Google and Meta, Agrawal felt the pull to take a different risk. He is now fully…

The Guardian - UK

EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of ‘addictive design’

Regulators say Facebook and Instagram features such as autoplay and infinite scroll contribute to ‘compulsive use’

The Economic Times

Meta Muse Image: How to disable AI access to your Instagram photos

Meta launched Muse Image, an AI tool for image generation and editing. This feature allows users to create images using public Instagram photos. The feature has drawn privacy concerns because public posts and reels can be used by default to generate AI images, prompting questions around consent, misuse and user…

The Economic Times

Global Market | Tencent explores stake in AI Startup Manus after China challenges Meta deal: Reports

Tencent is in talks to become the largest shareholder in AI startup Manus as investors seek to buy back the company from Meta after Chinese regulators ordered the US tech giant to unwind its $2 billion acquisition. The proposed deal would reshape Manus' ownership amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of cross-border…

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