Meta removes controversial Instagram AI photo feature after social media backlash
Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.
Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.
Meta Muse Image allows public Instagram photos to be used in AI generator: How to opt out
Meta’s new Muse Image feature can use photos to create AI-generated images, even from public Instagram accounts.
Meta’s new Muse Image feature can use photos to create AI-generated images, even from public Instagram accounts.
Ex-Meta executive sues over attempt to silence her ‘Careless People’ memoir
A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.
A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.
Is Facebook down? Platforms coming back online after widespread outages, Meta says
Thousands of users reported outages across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram, according to Downdetector.
Thousands of users reported outages across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram, according to Downdetector.
Facebook class-action privacy settlement: 2nd payments set to distribute
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.
Meta unveils subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp: What to know
Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company expands premium features and artificial intelligence offerings.
Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company expands premium features and artificial intelligence offerings.
Meta, Intuit lay announce thousands of layoffs
The Bay Area tech sector faced a fresh wave of disruption Wednesday as Meta and Mountain View-based software company, Intuit, announced thousands of layoffs, adding to a growing list of major companies slashing their workforces amid rapid shifts in the industry.
The Bay Area tech sector faced a fresh wave of disruption Wednesday as Meta and Mountain View-based software company, Intuit, announced thousands of layoffs, adding to a growing list of major companies slashing their workforces amid rapid shifts in the industry.
Meta CEO warns more layoffs possible, blames capital spending for AI
Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg blamed AI and capital spending for recent layoffs and said more could be coming.
Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg blamed AI and capital spending for recent layoffs and said more could be coming.
Meta plans to slash roughly 8,000 jobs next month: report
According to a report, Meta is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as early as next month, with more layoffs expected later this year. Here's what to know.
According to a report, Meta is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as early as next month, with more layoffs expected later this year. Here's what to know.
IG, YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, and YouTube were both found liable in the landmark social media addiction trial.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, and YouTube were both found liable in the landmark social media addiction trial.
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.
Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.
LA social media addiction trial: Jury enters 9th day of deliberations
A Los Angeles jury continues deliberations for a ninth day in a landmark lawsuit accusing Meta and YouTube of contributing to a young woman's mental health struggles.
A Los Angeles jury continues deliberations for a ninth day in a landmark lawsuit accusing Meta and YouTube of contributing to a young woman's mental health struggles.
Jury deliberations continue in landmark Meta, Youtube social media addiction trial
A Los Angeles judge warns of a partial retrial as jurors struggle to reach a verdict in the landmark addiction lawsuit against Meta and YouTube.
A Los Angeles judge warns of a partial retrial as jurors struggle to reach a verdict in the landmark addiction lawsuit against Meta and YouTube.
Jury deliberations continue in landmark social media addiction trial against Meta, Google
Jurors in Los Angeles have begun deliberations in the landmark bellwether trial accusing Meta and YouTube of addicting children to their platforms.
Jurors in Los Angeles have begun deliberations in the landmark bellwether trial accusing Meta and YouTube of addicting children to their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg becomes latest California billionaire to relocate to Florida amid tax concerns
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly relocating from California to Florida, acquiring a $150 million mansion in Miami’s "Billionaire Bunker" amid a proposed 5% California wealth tax.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly relocating from California to Florida, acquiring a $150 million mansion in Miami’s "Billionaire Bunker" amid a proposed 5% California wealth tax.
Lawsuit challenges Meta, Google over claims they engineered addiction in children's brains
A landmark Los Angeles trial begins as attorney Mark Lanier accuses Meta and Google of intentionally designing addictive social media platforms that harm minors.
A landmark Los Angeles trial begins as attorney Mark Lanier accuses Meta and Google of intentionally designing addictive social media platforms that harm minors.
Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Facebook settlement payments coming soon: Here’s what to know
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.