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EU says Meta's safeguards fail to stop under-13 users on FB, Instagram

European Commission's preliminary findings highlight gaps in Meta's age verification and safety systems, raising concerns over how effectively Instagram and Facebook prevent underage access

US probe into WhatsApp encryption claims ends abruptly: What it found

A US probe into Meta's alleged access to WhatsApp messages ended abruptly after reportedly claiming the company could read users' encrypted chats

China orders Meta to unwind $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus

"The transaction complied fully with applicable law. We anticipate an appropriate resolution to the inquiry," Meta said in response

China blocks Meta's $2 billion Manus AI deal over tech transfer concerns

Beijing has tightened scrutiny of key AI firms in the wake of the deal, which has been largely completed

Meta introduces revamped Meta Account system to unify apps and devices

Meta is rolling out Meta Account, a new system to manage apps and devices in one place, offering simpler logins, shared settings and improved security across its platforms

Meta rolls out parental monitoring of kid's AI chats on FB, IG, Messenger

Meta has rolled out parental supervision tools that show what topics teens discuss with its AI across apps, aiming to improve visibility, safety, and meaningful parent-teen conversations

Meta, Microsoft plan job cuts, buyouts that may affect up to 23,000 roles

Meta told personnel in an internal memo on Thursday that it planned to cut 10 per cent of workers, or roughly 8,000 employees, starting on May 20

Instagram now lets you edit comments without deleting them: How it works

Instagram now lets users edit comments within 15 minutes of posting, reducing the need to delete and repost for minor fixes, though the feature comes with some limitations

Is the world going to tariff Big Tech as WTO shifts digital trade rules?

Internet has been tariff-free for decades; if that changes, it's because the world has decided it can't allow the US to run its digital empire forever

Meta tests Instagram Plus subscription with additional features: Report

Reportedly, Meta is testing Instagram Plus, a paid plan with features like anonymous Story viewing, custom audience lists, and Story boosts, as it explores new subscription-based revenue options

Restricting social harm: US verdicts expose social media's design flaws

Regulation must engage with the architecture of platforms rather than rely solely on blunt prohibitions

Meta moves Delhi HC against ₹10 lakh fine over walkie-talkie sale

Meta Platforms Inc on Wednesday assailed in the Delhi High Court a Central Consumer Protection Authority order imposing a Rs 10 lakh penalty on it for alleged unauthorised sale and listing of walkie-talkies on the Facebook Marketplace. The senior counsel for Meta submitted that, unlike Amazon and Flipkart, Facebook was not an e-market but merely a "notice board", and therefore, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has no jurisdiction over it. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav listed Meta's petition for hearing on March 25, asking it to explain how the order can be termed "without jurisdiction". The judge also asked the petitioner why the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission cannot consider the issue. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Meta, argued that Facebook neither provides a mechanism for sale and purchase nor does it charge any commission from the users, as it is not an e-commerce platform. "We are not providing virtual Khan Market. This is a

Meta revises Facebook rules to curb copied content in Feed, Reels and more

Meta said that it is prioritising original content on Facebook Feed and Reels while reducing the reach of copied posts and adding new tools to help creators report impersonation

Meta may cut around 20% of workforce amid rising costs of AI investments

Meta is considering job cuts that could affect about 16,000 employees as the company ramps up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centres, and AI-driven tools

Karnataka social media ban: Meta says it should cover all apps teens use

Karnataka proposes banning social media for children below 16 in its 2026-27 budget; Meta says restrictions should apply uniformly across apps

Meta CEO Zuckerberg says in deposition that he resisted censoring platforms

Jurors in a bellwether trial about the impacts of social media on teenagers and children on Wednesday watched a deposition of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that explores what the architects of Facebook and Instagram knew from internal research about the negative experiences by young users and how the company responded since its early years. Prosecutors are alleging that Meta violated state consumer protection laws in failing to disclose what it knew about the dangers of addiction to social media as well as child sexual exploitation on the company's platforms, while attorneys for Meta say the company discloses risks, makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, and acknowledges that some bad material still gets through its safety net. In pretrial depositions recorded last year, prosecutors confronted Zuckerberg with internal company communications and emails from platform users spanning back to the infancy of Facebook in 2008 that discuss "problematic" and addictive use of ..

Meta's AI glasses under scrutiny as workers flag users' private footage

Two Swedish newspapers report that Meta's AI smart glasses are allegedly recording private and intimate footage, with contractors in Kenya tasked with reviewing the content to train the AI systems

Meta to buy AMD AI chips in $100 bn deal with option for 10% stake

Facebook owner Meta Platforms will buy artificial intelligence chips from Advanced Micro Devices in a deal that will also give it the opportunity to buy up to a 10 per cent stake of the chip company. Meta will buy AMD's latest chips, the MI450, to help power data centres. The 6-gigawatt agreement will see shipments supporting the first gigawatt deployment set to start during the second half of this year. The agreement could potentially be worth more than USD 100 billion. Shares of AMD jumped more than 9 per cent before the market opened on Tuesday. The companies said that AMD issued Meta a performance-based warrant for up to 160 million shares of its common stock at USD 0.01 a piece, structured to vest as long as certain milestones are achieved. The first tranche vests with the initial 1-gigawatt of shipments, with additional tranches vesting as Meta's purchases scale to 6 gigawatts. News of the AMD deal comes just days after Meta announced a long-term partnership where it will us

Meta to shut down standalone Messenger website from April: What changes

Meta will shut down its Messenger website (messenger.com) in April 2026, redirecting users to Facebook for web chats, marking another step in merging Messenger back into the main platform

Facebook now lets you animate profile photos using Meta AI: What's new

Facebook rolls out Meta AI tools to animate profile photos, restyle Stories and Memories, and add animated backgrounds to text posts for a more creative feed experience