Meta Discontinues End-to-End Encryption for Instagram DMs
Meta has announced the removal of end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages, citing low user adoption as the primary reason.
Tag Meta
OpenAI and Oracle Halt Expansion Plans for Texas Stargate Datacenter
OpenAI and Oracle have reportedly abandoned their plans to expand the Stargate datacenter in Texas, as financing issues and demand forecasting challenges arise.
Privacy Concerns Emerge Over Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Footage
A recent report reveals that employees of a Meta subcontractor have viewed sensitive footage captured by Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, raising significant privacy concerns.
ICO Investigates Meta’s Smart Glasses Over Privacy Concerns
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office is probing Meta's smart glasses after reports of contractors accessing sensitive user footage.
Meta Enters Multimillion-Dollar AI Licensing Agreement with News Corp
Meta has secured a significant AI licensing deal with News Corp, allowing the use of content from The Wall Street Journal and other brands for AI training and chatbot responses.
Meta Shifts Horizon Worlds Focus from VR to Mobile
Meta has announced a significant change in its Horizon Worlds service, moving away from VR integration to concentrate on mobile platforms, amid ongoing restructuring in its mixed reality division.
Meta: Zuckerberg’s Opposition to Parental Controls for AI Chatbots Raises Concerns
Internal communications reveal Mark Zuckerberg's initial resistance to parental controls for AI chatbots, amidst a lawsuit from New Mexico over child safety.
FTC Appeals Ruling in Meta Monopoly Case Amid Political Tensions
The Federal Trade Commission is appealing a ruling that cleared Meta of monopoly allegations, focusing on its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.
Leadership Turmoil at Thinking Machines Lab: Co-Founder Exits Amid Allegations
A significant shakeup at Thinking Machines Lab has resulted in the departure of co-founder Barret Zoph, following allegations of misconduct related to a workplace relationship. This incident raises questions about the startup's internal dynamics and future direction.
Meta Shuts Down Three VR Studios Amid Metaverse Strategy Shift
Meta has closed three of its VR studios as part of a strategic shift in its investment focus, impacting several popular VR titles.
