10
Meta is closing a loophole that allowed people to record with their smart glasses' light covered
It's the second update in less than two months to address privacy concerns.
Read More-
-
Legal experts say Meta's settlement puts YouTube, TikTok and Snap on notice
Meta's settlement could force its biggest competitors to reshape their apps.
Read More -
Meta's latest teen safety commitments are US-only (for now)
The UK government now wants time limits for teens on Facebook and Instagram.
Read More -
Meta will pay up to $18 billion to settle states' lawsuit alleging harms to young users
The company called on YouTube and TikTok to join it in setting time limits for teens.
Read More -
Meta reportedly abandoned an AI-focused restructuring plan that would have laid off thousands
The problem with Meta's AI restructuring plan is the AI wasn't good enough.
Read More -
Adam Mosseri says it's 'news to me' that Instagram employees limited his exposure to teen safety data
The head of Instagram is the first high-profile exec to testify in the latest social media addiction trial.
Read More -
Meta's app for creating generative AI minigames is now available in the US
It's called Pocket and is described as a "platform for making and sharing gizmos."
Read More -
Meta AI now has a dedicated desktop app for Mac
Meta's new Mac app is part of the company's push to make more business-friendly AI tools.
Read More -
ICE agents can't wear Meta glasses while they work, official memo warns
Smart glasses have become a recurring accessory amid the immigration crackdown.
Read More -
Meta faces a $1.4 trillion reckoning in latest trial over social media addiction
Dozens of states accuse the company of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
Read More -
Use this space to roast the new Instagram logo
Use this space to roast the new Instagram logo.
Read More -
German nonprofit files criminal complaint over Meta smart glasses privacy
Worrying about Google Glassholes almost feels quaint in comparison.
Read More -
England and Wales ban Meta Glasses from courtrooms
Cameras are typically banned in courtrooms, and Meta Glasses are no exception in England and Wales.
Read More -
Meta's 'open source' Muse Glimmer model can run on a single computer
Meta has released a new slimmed down 'open source' AI model that's light enough to run on a single computer.
Read More -
Are Ray-Ban Meta glasses a privacy risk? Here's what you should know
Not all features are equal when it comes to securing your data.
Read More -
Court orders Meta to pay an additional $567 million in New Mexico child safety case
A judge has ruled that Meta is a public nuisance and has to pay fine that will go towards funding state programs.
Read More -
Meta apps displayed ads that contained AI-generated CSAM
Researchers identified more than 50 ads on Meta properties that violated the company's policies on child sexual abuse material.
Read More -
A $2 sticker let me bypass the Meta Glasses' anti-creep feature
Meta's smart glasses are supposed to alert bystanders when they're recording. Bypassing those safety features is trivially easy, unfortunately.
Read More -
AI company employees petition US government for regulation
A thousand workers from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta and more have signed the letter.
Read More -
WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web
WhatsApp now supports encrypted calls on the web.
Read More -
All Threads users can now DM Meta AI
Meta AI is coming to Threads DMs, following availability inside Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp DMs.
Read More -
Meta walks back limits for its smart glasses' Conversation Focus feature, for now
A company spokesperson said that it’s “still exploring all our options for the best approach.”
Read More -
Meta has pulled out of a renewable energy initiative as it relies more on natural gas for data centers
The company has comitted to 10 natural gas plants since last year.
Read More -
Instagram is now banning users who make creepy content with Meta glasses
Meta is finally cracking down on people users who harass and record people with its smart glasses.
Read More -
Threads is getting new parental control features
Parental Supervision is coming to Meta's Threads.
Read More -
Meta Horizon+ subscriptions now include Xbox Game Pass starter edition
Meta Horizon+ subscriptions are now bundled with the starter edition of Xbox Game Pass.
Read More -
Meta is reportedly considering a multibillion-dollar data center deal with Anthropic
It would open up a completely new business for the Facebook and Instagram maker.
Read More
