Meta faces a $25 billion fine for its handling of Facebook user data.
Meta Platforms has been ordered to pay a hefty sum of $25 billion by a New Mexico jury, which found that the company had misled Facebook users regarding its management of personal data and other practices related to the infamous Cambridge Analytica scandal. The decision came from New Mexico Judge Francis Mathew on Wednesday, after […]
Meta shares rise on impressive earnings results; company reveals new shares to fund AI investments
Meta’s stock price experienced a rise of over 4% in early after-hours trading on Wednesday. This increase followed the company’s impressive report of a 26% rise in quarterly revenue and the announcement of a new stock class designed to support its significant investments in artificial intelligence. As of 4:05 p.m. Wednesday, shares of the social […]
Users report that Meta glasses record individuals even when they are turned off.
They seem to be eavesdropping even while inactive. Concerns surrounding the privacy implications of Meta’s smart glasses are troubling users, who claim that these advanced devices are recording conversations even when set to sleep mode. In three different threads on Reddit, users reported that various models of the glasses, designed for hands-free recording and communication, […]
Stocks with the largest movements at midday: eBay, Sandisk, Meta Platforms, IonQ, Lumentum, and others
Market Update: Notable Movements in Midday Trading A number of companies are making waves during midday trading. First up, memory stocks are under pressure. Shares of firms involved in memory chips have dropped after China’s CXMT announced plans to produce next-gen memory chips, which could rival those from U.S. and Korean manufacturers. Micron Technology saw […]
AI assistants from OpenAI, Meta, and Google manage your everyday activities.
I have a growing list of tasks I would be perfectly fine never doing again. Checking airfare daily? Definitely on that list. Sifting through my jam-packed inbox? Yup, that too. And remembering when a free trial turns into a charge? I wouldn’t miss that at all. This is precisely where AI agents start to prove […]
AI assistants from OpenAI, Meta, and Google take care of your everyday tasks.
I have a growing list of tasks I’d rather avoid. Checking airfare daily is definitely on it, as is sifting through an overflowing inbox. And then there are those pesky free trials that suddenly start charging. This is where AI agents can really shine. While a typical chatbot waits for someone to ask a question, […]
Meta prohibits TikTok advertisements on social media throughout the US
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has decided to prohibit advertisements from ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, across its platforms in the United States and several other nations, a spokesperson confirmed on Thursday. This decision highlights an intensifying competition between Meta and ByteDance, with TikTok positioned as a significant rival, drawing attention from […]
After Amazon Closed Its Doors, Meta Gathers Partners to Embrace AI Shoppers
A coalition of major tech and retail players is setting out to establish guidelines for AI bots that will shop on behalf of consumers.
Meta introduces a new ‘hidden advantage’ Muse assistant designed for small businesses
Meta has introduced a new AI assistant called Muse for Small Business, aimed at helping small business owners manage various tasks, from creating ad campaigns to analyzing financial data and handling incoming communications. This initiative is part of Meta’s commitment to making AI tools widely accessible. Tom Mulholland, who runs Mulholland Grocery in Malvern, Iowa, […]
Meta introduces Muse AI assistant to help small businesses with tasks and growth
Meta Launches Muse AI Agent for Small Businesses On Tuesday, Meta introduced a new version of its Muse artificial intelligence (AI) agent specifically designed for small businesses. This release comes shortly after the company launched the Muse personal AI agent earlier this month. Muse is designed to autonomously complete tasks based on user instructions, allowing […]