Meta closes Instagram AI feature following criticism of public accounts
Meta Retires AI Image Generation Feature on Instagram Meta has decided to discontinue an artificial intelligence feature that enabled users to create images by referencing public Instagram accounts, just days after it was launched as part of a broader array of AI-powered features on the platform. The company made this announcement via an update on […]
New Meta function allows people to include your Instagram photos in AI-generated images – how to opt out
Meta has unveiled its first AI image generator, automatically linking it to your Instagram account. This means that unless you opt out, your photos can be used by anyone online. On Tuesday, Meta’s Super Intelligence Laboratory introduced Muse Image, designed to compete against OpenAI’s ChatGPT Images 2.0 and Google’s Nano Banana 2. This new feature […]
Major stock shifts at midday: SK Hynix, Meta, WD-40, Delta, Vodafone and others
Market Movements: Key Highlights Here’s a quick overview of some significant stock movements today: Metaplatform: The parent company of Instagram and WhatsApp saw its shares rise about 6%, marking a total weekly gain exceeding 14%. This surge is the highest performance since early 2024, attributed to a Reuters report indicating that Facebook plans to begin […]
State lawsuits claim Meta harms children’s health and seek $1 trillion in penalties.
Meta Faces Unprecedented Legal Challenges Mark Zuckerberg has dedicated over 20 years to building the Facebook brand, but its future now hangs in the balance. Meta, the parent company, has described the potential penalties as “outlandish,” arguing that the proposed actions could lead to the company’s complete dissolution, which they believe has never happened before. […]
European Union asks Meta to modify ‘addictive’ features on Facebook and Instagram
EU Orders Meta to Change Features Linked to Addiction The European Union’s technology regulator has demanded that Meta implement significant changes to its “addictive” features on Facebook and Instagram, warning that failure to comply could result in hefty fines. The European Commission pointed out several specific features, like “highly personalized recommendations, autoplay, and infinite scrolling,” […]
Meta plans to develop its own chips as AI leaders seek to break free from a challenged supply chain.
Meta to Develop Its Own AI Chips Starting September Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Inc. plans to start designing its own artificial intelligence chips in September, joining a trend among major AI companies to manufacture their own components amid rising demand. Codenamed “Iris,” this initiative focuses on creating custom silicon for the AI systems that support platforms […]
Meta files patent for an AI device that monitors wearer’s sighs, laughter, and medication use
Meta Files Patent for Emotion-Tracking Wearable Device Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Inc. has recently submitted a patent for a novel AI-powered wearable device designed to monitor users’ emotional states, capturing everything from sighs and laughter to the timing of medication intake. The patent application, which emerged on July 2, outlines a “device” aimed at “emotional state […]
Key analyst updates for Thursday: Nvidia, SpaceX, Tesla, AMD, Toast, Meta, Five Below, MP Materials, and others
Wall Street Calls: Key Updates Citi is standing firm on NVIDIA’s stock after a recent meeting with an investor relations rep. They maintain that NVDA holds the top buy rating among major data center semiconductors, especially given its strong access to DRAM memory despite current industry constraints. Meanwhile, RBC is optimistic about Waters (WAT), stating […]
Meta claims it could incur $1.4 trillion in fines related to a teen mental health issue — an amount that matches the company’s value.
Meta Faces Massive Lawsuit Over Teen Mental Health Concerns If the four states suing Meta are successful, the company could face a staggering fine of $1.4 trillion, a figure that has been labeled “outlandish” by the tech giant. This amount closely mirrors Meta’s market capitalization and stems from the way attorneys general in California, Colorado, […]
States pursue $1.4 trillion from Meta in social media addiction case
Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Lawsuit Over Child Addiction Claims Meta recently disclosed in a court filing that four states are pursuing a staggering $1.4 trillion in penalties, claiming that the company intentionally designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive for children while concealing the adverse effects of these platforms on younger users. The lawsuit involves […]