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Meta bets on AI agent Muse to catch up in AI race
Unlike standard chatbots, Muse can operate browsers and third-party apps independently, using a Secure VM and Stripe integration to handle transactions.
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Meta faces landmark US trial over youth social media addiction claims
Twenty-nine state attorneys-general are taking Meta to trial in California over product design features, facing off in a federal proceeding with potential structural remedies.
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Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico child safety case
A Santa Fe state district court has ordered Meta to pay an additional $567 million and instituted a five-year operational decree on its platforms for users under 18.
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Meta launches Muse Code AI agent to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic
Developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs, the Muse Code agent features persistent subagents and aggressive pricing to undercut market leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Meta avoids youth mental health trial as teen plaintiff drops lawsuit
A 15-year-old plaintiff has withdrawn his legal claims against Meta, ending a scheduled trial concerning allegations that social media platforms affect youth mental health.
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Meta users can now opt out of allowing AI to reuse public Instagram photos
Meta has introduced a feature that uses public Instagram photos as social context for AI-generated images. Users can adjust their privacy settings to restrict how their content is utilized by the tool.
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EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive Facebook and Instagram features
European regulators have formally challenged Meta over features like infinite scrolling and autoplay, which the Commission claims foster compulsive use. The company faces potential fines if it fails to overhaul its engagement-driven design.
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EU orders Meta to remove addictive features or face significant fines
The European Commission is demanding structural changes to Meta's platforms, alleging that features like infinite scrolling and autoplay exploit user behavior.
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Meta to build C$13 billion data center in Alberta for AI operations
Meta has announced plans for a 2.9 million square foot data center in Sturgeon County, marking the company’s first such investment in Canada. The project aims to support global artificial intelligence operations and will include significant infrastructure funding.
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WhatsApp introduces usernames to let users chat without sharing phone numbers
Meta's WhatsApp is introducing unique usernames to improve user privacy and reduce the need to share personal mobile numbers to initiate contact.
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Snap faces backlash over design and price of new $2,195 AR glasses
Snap faces backlash following the unveiling of its $2,195 augmented reality glasses, with critics citing aesthetic concerns and a high price point.