Instagram to Discontinue Encrypted Messaging on May 8, 2026
Instagram will end its end-to-end encryption for direct messages on May 8, 2026, allowing Meta to access user message content.
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Meta’s Vision for AI Agents: Aiding Personal and Business Aspirations
Mark Zuckerberg reveals Meta's initiative to develop AI agents designed to assist users in achieving their diverse goals, enhancing accessibility and usability.
Meta’s Rising Costs Impact Quest VR Headset Prices
Meta is increasing the prices of its Quest VR headsets due to a surge in component costs and its significant investment in AI infrastructure.
Meta Unveils Muse Spark: A Shift Towards Proprietary AI Models
Meta has introduced Muse Spark, its first proprietary AI model, signaling a departure from its earlier commitment to open-source AI. This new model, developed by the Superintelligence team, is designed to enhance performance and efficiency in AI applications.
Perplexity’s Incognito Mode Under Fire in Privacy Lawsuit
A lawsuit alleges that Perplexity's AI search engine shares user data with Google and Meta, undermining its claimed privacy features.
Meta and YouTube Ordered to Pay $3 Million for Child Addiction Case
A jury has ruled that Meta and YouTube must pay $3 million to a woman who argued their apps were designed to addict children, highlighting potential legal ramifications for tech giants.
Meta Found Liable for Child Safety Failures in New Mexico Trial
A New Mexico jury has ruled against Meta, ordering the company to pay $375 million for failing to protect children on its platforms from exploitation.
Meta Retains VR Support for Horizon Worlds Amid Shifting Focus
Meta has reversed its decision to end VR support for Horizon Worlds, the virtual reality platform originally intended to be a cornerstone of its metaverse vision.
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.
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.
