Meta has introduced Muse Spark, the first model in its new Muse AI family developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs. Led by Alexandr Wang, the model is designed to power Meta AI assistants across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

What is Muse Spark? Meta’s newly launched AI model and how it compares to ChatGPT and Claude

Meta Platforms’s reported acquisition deal for AI startup Manus AI is valued at around $2 billion, highlighting the tech giant’s aggressive push to strengthen its position in the global artificial intelligence race. The Singapore-based firm, known for developing advanced AI agents capable of performing complex tasks autonomously, is expected to play a key role in expanding Meta’s AI ecosystem across consumer and enterprise platforms.


China Reviews Meta's $2 Billion Manus AI Deal 

Social media platforms are built to capture attention, using powerful algorithms to keep users scrolling longer. Experts warn this “attention economy” model may be contributing to rising mental health concerns, including anxiety and low self-esteem. Studies suggest the constant need for engagement can make it harder to disconnect, raising fresh questions about how digital platforms shape behaviour and well-being.


How Social Media Algorithms Fuel Addiction And Impact Mental Health

Tensions are rising as Iran issues a strong warning to major U.S. technology companies, stating they could become targets starting April 1. The threat comes amid the ongoing conflict with the United States, raising concerns over possible cyberattacks, economic disruption, and escalation beyond traditional warfare. Companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft are reportedly in focus.


Iran Issues Threat To American Big Tech Firms: 'Will Become Targets From 1st April'

Meta has introduced TRIBE v2, an AI system designed to predict human brain activity using fMRI scans. Trained on brain data from over 700 volunteers, the model analyses how the brain responds to images, audio and text to better understand neural patterns. 

TRIBE v2: Meta introduces AI model that can predict human brain activity

Meta has reportedly laid off about 700 employees across multiple teams, including its Reality Labs division, as part of ongoing restructuring. The cuts affected departments such as recruiting, sales and Facebook product teams. 


‘Tech layoffs continue’: Meta cuts 700 jobs as it shifts focus to AI investment

Meta has launched a new initiative called Meta Small Business to help entrepreneurs grow using AI and digital tools across platforms like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Announced by Mark Zuckerberg, the programme aims to make it easier for people to start businesses in the AI era. 

‘AI era opportunity’: Meta launches initiative to support small businesses and expand AI adoption

Jurors also found that both companies knew or should have known their services posed a danger to minors, that they failed to adequately warn users of that danger, and that a reasonable platform operator would have done so.

Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial

Meta hit with a $375M verdict in a landmark case over child safety on its platforms. A US jury says the company misled parents and enabled harm, shaking its legal shield. What this means for Big Tech? Scroll down to read.

'Profits over kids' safety': New Mexico slaps $375m penalty on Meta for enabling child exploitation on Facebook & Instagram

Meta Platforms is making a major shift in how it polices content, leaning more on artificial intelligence and reducing reliance on human moderators. The company says its AI tools can better detect scams, fraud, terrorism-related content and illegal activity, with internal tests showing higher accuracy and fewer errors. 


Meta Turns To AI Moderation, Cuts Back On Human Review

Meta is facing scrutiny after a UK review found more than 1,000 high-risk financial advertisements appearing on its platforms within just one week.

The review identified thousands of rogue ads, raising concerns over the spread of potentially illegal financial promotions and scams targeting users.

The findings have intensified pressure on Meta to strengthen oversight and enforcement against harmful and misleading financial content online.


Meta Under Fire as UK Review Flags 1,000+ High-Risk Financial Ads | WION

Meta has delayed the release of its new AI model Avocado after internal tests showed it failed to meet performance benchmarks against rival systems. According to reports, the model underperformed compared with Google’s Gemini 3, though it improved on earlier Meta models like Llama 4. 

Meta delays ‘Avocado’ AI model after failing internal performance tests, report says

Meta has acquired Moltbook, a Reddit-style platform where AI agents interact with each other. The Moltbook team will join Meta Superintelligence Labs as the company explores the “agentic internet,” where AI systems communicate and collaborate online to perform tasks for users.


Why meta bought moltbook: The rise of the ‘agentic’ internet

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.

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