Instagram must remove ‘addictive’ doom scrolling feature, EU Says
The European Commission said its investigation into Facebook and Instagram found Meta failed to properly assess the risks of its “addictive design.”
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Meta overtakes Tesla in market value. Here’s why both stocks are still tanking
Shares of both companies have fallen at least 8% since the start of the year.
Meta shares jump after company announces premium subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram
The subscriptions are being rolled out under the banner of “Meta One,” which incorporates paid subscriptions for the company’s apps and AI chatbot.
Mark Zuckerberg says AI costs contributed to layoffs of 8,000 staffers
Meta plans to slash 8,000 jobs at the company, accounting for 10% of its workforce.
Big tech is on track to spend $1 trillion on AI this year
Tech giants are on pace to double AI spending this year.
China blocks Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus
Last month, China barred the founders of the AI startup from leaving the country, as the deal was being probed on national security grounds.
Meta shares spike after tech giant launches Muse Spark – Its AI bid against OpenAI
Meta’s first large language model under AI chief Alexandr Wang rolled out Wednesday, to eventually reach Instagram and Facebook.
Meta and Google found liable in social media addiction trial
The companies were ordered to pay $3 million in damages to a 20-year-old woman who brought the lawsuit.
Instagram will alert parents if teens search for suicide, self-harm content
Meta is updating its child safety standards as countries across the globe consider social media bans for teenagers.
‘Delete that, or you will be held in contempt’: Judge blasts Zuckerberg’s team over Meta glasses
Zuckerberg is testifying in a lawsuit accusing Meta of operating platforms that are addictive and harmful to children.