Meta is restructuring its internal AI teams as part of its push toward advanced artificial intelligence. The changes shift some engineering and infrastructure teams away from Meta Superintelligence Labs head Alexandr Wang to a new applied AI unit led by Maher Saba. 

Meta AI chief Alexandr Wang’s role evolves as Mark Zuckerberg restructures AI leadership

Meta and Google are facing lawsuits over allegations that their platforms are contributing to declining mental health among teenagers. Plaintiffs claim that years of design choices, recommendation algorithms, and engagement-driven content have harmed young users, leading to anxiety, depression, and social pressures. Lawyers argue that both tech giants failed to protect teens despite knowing the risks.

Meta, Google Sued Over Declining Teen Mental Health

Alexandr Wang said the next five years could deliver historic scientific breakthroughs as Meta accelerates its push toward superintelligence. Speaking on a podcast, Wang outlined Meta’s strategy through Meta Superintelligence Labs.

Meta’s Alexandr Wang says that in the next five years, superintelligence could unlock the biggest discoveries in human history

WhatsApp has informed India's Supreme Court that it will fully comply with NCLAT directions regarding user data privacy by March 16, 2026. The platform will stop forcing users to accept data-sharing with parent company Meta for non-core services, ensuring that data sharing is not a condition for using the app. This follows a legal battle over the 2021 privacy policy. 


India Codifies Counter-terror Doctrine, 'Prahaar' Aims to Future-proof India’s Security

Meta Chief AI Officer Alexander Wang said India is central to Meta’s global AI strategy, citing over 500 million users in the country. He spoke about AI in healthcare, language translation and accessibility, and said India could become a major AI hub.

Meta’s Chief AI Officer Alexander Wang says India’s AI momentum is ‘undeniable’ at Impact Summit

A California court questioned Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the company’s policies regarding teen safety on social media, focusing on content moderation, algorithmic impacts, and regulatory compliance. The legal proceedings reflect growing scrutiny by US authorities and public interest groups on how platforms handle youth-focused content and related risks. The hearing underscores broader debates over tech accountability, platform responsibility, and user protection.


California Court Quizzes Meta CEO Over Teen Social Media Policy | WION 

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in federal court to defend Instagram against explosive allegations that the platform was deliberately designed to be addictive to children and teenagers. The high-stakes case marks the first time Zuckerberg has testified before a jury specifically about child safety and the mental health impact of social media.


Meta's Zuckerberg Leaves Court After Testifying at Youth Addiction Trial

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in federal court to defend Instagram against explosive allegations that the platform was deliberately designed to be addictive to children and teenagers. The high-stakes case marks the first time Zuckerberg has testified before a jury specifically about child safety and the mental health impact of social media.

Zuckerberg Trial: Mark Zuckerberg Testifies in Landmark Instagram Youth Addiction Trial

Meta Trial: Zuckerberg Defends Big Tech, Cites 'Strategy Shift' On App Time

Meta has filed a patent for AI technology capable of simulating users on its platforms, allowing posts, messages, and even voice interactions when a user is inactive or deceased. The AI could replicate online behavior, chat patterns, and social media activity, essentially creating a digital afterlife presence. While Meta states there are no immediate plans to launch this feature.


Meta Patents AI That Can Simulate Users Even After Death

Meta is considering adding facial recognition to its smart glasses, according to a media report. The feature, called Name Tag, could identify people in real time, but Meta is still weighing major privacy and safety risks.

‘Identify people using AI’: Meta plans to add facial recognition to its smart glasses

Meta has been accused of engineering Instagram to create addiction among youth in a lawsuit. Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify next week. Meanwhile, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri created a furore by claiming addiction and problematic usage are two different things.

Instagram head says no such thing as 'social media addiction'. The lawsuit might change apps forever

A landmark trial in California has begun against Meta and YouTube, with plaintiffs accusing the companies of deliberately designing their platforms to ‘addict’ children and harm their mental health. All you need to know.

‘Addiction by design’? Meta, YouTube accused of 'engineering addiction' in children during US trial

India: Supreme Court Slams Meta, WhatsApp Over Data Privacy

Big Tech earnings highlight a growing AI divide as investors reward companies showing AI success while punishing those missing growth expectations. Microsoft shed ₹350 billion after cloud growth disappointed, signaling high stakes for AI-driven performance.


Big Tech Earnings Highlight AI Spending Divide 

Meta, TikTok, and YouTube are in court over alleged social media addiction affecting children. The trial will examine negligence and mental health impacts, with Mark Zuckerberg set to testify while Snap plans to settle the case.

Tech Giants To Go On Trial In America Amid Social Media Addiction Worry

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says AI-powered smart glasses could soon be as common as smartphones. Meta is shifting focus from the metaverse to practical AI wearables, with smart glasses sales tripling and rivals like Google, Apple and Snap entering the race.

Why Mark Zuckerberg says a future without smart glasses is ‘hard to imagine’

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says AI-generated content will drive the next phase of social media. From personalised posts to interactive experiences, AI will reshape how users create and consume content on Facebook and Instagram, replacing the metaverse as Meta’s core focus.

AI-generated content will shape the future of social media, says Mark Zuckerberg

TikTok has settled a landmark lawsuit over alleged teen addiction, leaving Meta and YouTube to face trial this week. Plaintiffs allege app designs were intentionally built to keep teenagers hooked, while Snap has already reached a settlement.


TikTok Settles Landmark Teen Addiction Case as Meta, YouTube Face Trial 

WhatsApp is set to face greater EU scrutiny after the European Commission on Monday added the platform to its list of digital firms big enough to face stricter content rules.

The Meta-owned service joined Facebook, TikTok, X and others in a list of 26 “very large online platforms” after its “channels” feature passed 45 million monthly active users in the European Union.

EU To Toughen Content Rules For Whatsapp To Tackle Illegal & Harmful Content

Meta, TikTok, and YouTube are in court over alleged social media addiction affecting children. The trial will examine negligence and mental health impacts, with Mark Zuckerberg set to testify while Snap plans to settle the case.


Meta, TikTok, YouTube Face Court Case Over Social Media Addiction in Children

Meta announced the first AI models from its newly established superintelligence lab on January 22, 2026, claiming they demonstrate significant promise in reasoning, multimodal understanding, and efficiency.


Meta Unveils First AI Models from New Superintelligence Lab 

Britain’s Gambling Commission has accused Meta of ignoring illegal online casino advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, alleging the tech giant continues to profit from ads linked to criminal gambling operations despite widespread visibility on its platforms.


UK Regulator Says Illegal Casino Ads Are Widespread On Meta 

Meta says it has blocked more than 544,000 under-16 accounts in Australia in the first week of a new law banning teenagers from social media, but warns that the policy may backfire.

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