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Meta is struggling to rein in its AI chatbots
Meta is struggling to rein in its AI chatbots Meta is taking steps to address concerns over its AI chatbots’ interactions with minors, including training them not to engage in conversations about self-harm, suicide, or disordered eating. The company has also limited access to certain AI characters, such as “Russian Girl”, which were found to […]
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Meta’s prototype headsets show off the future of mixed reality
Meta’s prototype headsets show off the future of mixed reality Meta is showcasing prototype headsets at SIGGRAPH 2025 that could be a glimpse into the future of mixed reality. The “Tiramisu” headset boasts high contrast, angular resolution, and brightness, but comes with trade-offs like bulkiness and limited field of view. The “Boba 3” and “Boba […]
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Meta’s antitrust defense wraps with one big claim: WhatsApp and Instagram couldn’t be better
Meta’s antitrust defense wraps with one big claim: WhatsApp and Instagram couldn’t be better Meta’s antitrust defense focuses on the idea that Instagram and WhatsApp are already at their best under Meta’s ownership, rather than being hindered by it. The company presented witnesses, including WhatsApp cofounder Brian Acton and an early Instagram infrastructure executive, to […]
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Meta Introduces Its AI Assistant App, which Includes Voice Conversation and Discover Feed
Meta Introduces Its AI Assistant App, which Includes Voice Conversation and Discover Feed Meta has introduced its AI assistant app, built with Llama 4, featuring voice conversation at the forefront. The app includes a Discover Feed that allows users to explore how others are utilizing AI, marking a social component for chatbots. Meta is the […]
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The TikTok ban is back in court — in Meta’s antitrust trial
The TikTok ban is back in court — in Meta’s antitrust trial TikTok has testified as a witness in Meta’s antitrust trial against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), reversing its previous role as defendant. The FTC is suing Meta over allegations of anti-competitive practices, and TikTok’s testimony provides insight into its own business practices and […]
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Meta tightens privacy policy around Ray-Ban glasses to boost AI training
Meta tightens privacy policy around Ray-Ban glasses to boost AI training Meta is making changes to its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses’ privacy policy to boost AI training. The company will now frequently analyze camera footage unless users disable “Hey Meta” and opt out of voice recording storage. The new policy means that voice recordings are […]
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Meta rolls out live translations to all Ray-Ban smart glasses users
Meta rolls out live translations to all Ray-Ban smart glasses users Meta has rolled out live translations to all Ray-Ban smart glasses users, allowing for real-time conversations in multiple languages. The feature can be used without Wi-Fi or cellular network access, making it convenient for travel abroad. New color lens combinations are now available for […]
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The government doesn’t understand Meta
The government doesn’t understand Meta The government’s legal attack on Meta is not effectively addressing the company’s power. Mark Zuckerberg testified in court defending Meta against being broken up by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC has misunderstood how social media works, particularly when it comes to defining the market and identifying competitors. The […]
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Zuckerberg tells court he made WhatsApp and Instagram better
Zuckerberg tells court he made WhatsApp and Instagram better Zuckerberg testified for 13 hours over three days in a Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit to defend Meta’s acquisition of WhatsApp and Instagram. The FTC argues that Zuckerberg bought these apps to eliminate competition, not to improve them, citing concerns about private messaging apps becoming social […]
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Google, Apple, and Snap aren’t happy about Meta’s poorly-redacted slides
Google, Apple, and Snap aren’t happy about Meta’s poorly-redacted slides Google, Apple, and Snap are unhappy with Meta’s poorly-redacted slides presented during their antitrust trial, calling them “egregious” and questioning Meta’s ability to handle internal information. The redactions were found by The Verge, which reported that the unredacted documents contained confidential information from other companies, […]
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