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Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

AI giants Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA see stocks amid Iran threat, AI cryptos crash

Arm Holdings (ARM) Sees Price Target Hikes Following AGI CPU Launch and Strong Growth

Arm Holdings (ARM) receives a Buy upgrade from Needham with a $200 price target following the launch of their new AGI CPU chip designed for AI applications. Meta has become a launch partner for the new chip, driving momentum in ARM's stock price.

President Trump Names Meta, Nvidia CEOs to White House Tech and Science Council

President Trump has appointed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to a White House Technology and Science Council. The council will advise the administration on emerging technology policy matters.

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta launches new AI initiative after metaverse retreat

Meta is shifting focus from its metaverse initiatives to launch a new AI initiative targeting small business growth. The pivot emphasizes digital tools and AI capabilities over virtual reality, potentially reshaping future technology landscapes and business strategies.

Mark Zuckerberg is poised to finish what Jack Dorsey started: a ‘cascade’ of AI-related layoffs across the tech sector, top tech analyst says

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta are positioned to lead a new wave of AI-driven layoffs across the tech industry, potentially expanding beyond Silicon Valley. Analysts warn this could trigger a cascade effect similar to what Jack Dorsey initiated, fundamentally reshaping workforce dynamics in the technology sector.

Nebius (NBIS) Stock Soars on Massive $27B Meta AI Infrastructure Partnership

Nebius (NBIS) stock surged following the announcement of a massive five-year AI infrastructure partnership with Meta valued at up to $27 billion. The deal includes $12 billion in guaranteed contracts and an additional $15 billion in optional agreements, positioning Nebius as a major AI infrastructure provider.

Meta (META) Stock: Analyzing the Impact of Potential 20% Workforce Reduction

Meta is reportedly considering a potential 20% workforce reduction that could generate up to $8 billion in annual savings. This strategic move appears aligned with the company's pivot toward AI-focused operations and cost optimization efforts.

Meta reportedly considering layoffs that could affect 20% of the company

Meta is reportedly considering layoffs that could affect up to 20% of its workforce. The job cuts are intended to help offset the company's significant spending on AI infrastructure, acquisitions, and talent acquisition in the artificial intelligence sector.

Meta (META) Stock Drops as Company Plans Major Layoffs to Finance Massive AI Investment

Meta's stock fell 3.83% following reports that the company may cut 20% of its workforce to fund a massive $600 billion AI infrastructure investment through 2028. The layoffs represent a significant restructuring effort to finance the tech giant's ambitious artificial intelligence expansion plans.

Meta reveals four Broadcom-built custom AI chips, claims some outperform commercial silicon

Meta has unveiled four custom AI chips developed in partnership with Broadcom, claiming some outperform existing commercial silicon solutions. This move represents Meta's strategic shift toward developing proprietary AI hardware to reduce dependence on third-party chip manufacturers.

Meta (META) Stock: Tech Giant Maps Out Four Custom AI Chips Through 2027

Meta announces plans to develop four custom AI chips through 2027, with the company's stock rising on the news. The tech giant will invest $115B-$135B in capital expenditures by 2026 to support massive data center expansion for AI infrastructure.

Meta expands AI agent push with Moltbook acquisition

Meta has acquired Moltbook, a viral social network platform designed for AI agents, and is integrating the founding team into Meta Superintelligence Labs. This acquisition signals Meta's continued expansion into AI agent technology and infrastructure development.

Yann LeCun’s AMI Labs raises $1.03 billion to build world models

AMI Labs, the new AI venture cofounded by Turing Prize winner Yann LeCun after leaving Meta, has successfully raised $1.03 billion at a $3.5 billion pre-money valuation. The company is focused on building world models, representing a major funding milestone in the AI industry.

Google, Meta and the AI ‘hyperscalers’ are on a $1 trillion borrowing binge after years of printing cash. Here’s why Big Tech’s pivot to debt matters

Major tech companies including Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and Oracle are taking on significant debt to fund their AI infrastructure investments, marking a shift from their historically cash-rich operations. Pimco warns that this massive spending spree carries overinvestment risks that will create winners and losers among the tech giants.

Workers report watching Ray-Ban Meta-shot footage of people using the bathroom

Meta faces accusations of concealing privacy facts about Ray-Ban smart glasses after workers reported viewing footage of people in bathrooms. The allegations raise serious concerns about user privacy and data handling practices for wearable AI devices.

Meta sued over AI smart glasses’ privacy concerns, after workers reviewed nudity, sex, and other footage

Meta faces a lawsuit over privacy concerns regarding its AI smart glasses, with allegations that the company's marketing promised user control while subcontractors were actually reviewing customer footage including sensitive content. The legal action centers on discrepancies between Meta's privacy promises and actual data handling practices.

Meta’s AI glasses reportedly send sensitive footage to human reviewers in Kenya

Meta's AI-powered smart glasses are reportedly sending sensitive footage including intimate moments to human reviewers in Kenya, according to a Swedish investigation. A class action lawsuit has emerged accusing Meta of violating privacy laws and false advertising regarding their privacy claims.

Mark Zuckerberg, Adam Mosseri’s words used against them in never-before-seen videos airing in addiction trial

Mark Zuckerberg and Adam Mosseri's previous statements are being used as evidence in a legal trial focused on social media addiction. The case involves previously unreleased video content where executives discuss Instagram's massive user base, including millions of teenagers.

Inside the Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Controversy Plaguing Meta

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are under investigation due to privacy concerns regarding the collection and use of sensitive footage. Regulators and privacy advocates are raising significant concerns about the potential misuse of data captured through the wearable technology.

Want to live forever? Meta patented an AI model that would keep your profile active after you die

Meta has patented an AI model that would allow deceased users' profiles to remain active and continue posting comments and interactions posthumously. Experts warn this technology could interfere with natural grieving processes and emotional closure for family and friends.

CharacterFlywheel: Scaling Iterative Improvement of Engaging and Steerable LLMs in Production

Meta presents CharacterFlywheel, an iterative process for improving large language models in production social chat applications across Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Starting from LLaMA 3.1, the system achieved significant improvements through 15 generations of refinement, with the best models showing up to 8.8% improvement in engagement breadth and 19.4% in engagement depth while substantially improving instruction following capabilities.

Meta’s AI Floods Child Abuse Investigators With 'Junk' Tips, Law Enforcement Officials Claim

Law enforcement officials from Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) units claim Meta's AI systems are generating excessive false positive reports about child abuse content, overwhelming investigators and slowing down legitimate cases. Meta disputes these claims about their AI-generated reporting system.

Zuckerberg's Meta Seeking Partners for Stablecoin Revival: CoinDesk

Meta is reportedly reviving its stablecoin project with plans to launch in the second half of 2026. The company is actively seeking partners to support this renewed digital currency initiative.

Meta Explores Stablecoin Revival, Eyes Partnership with Stripe

Meta has issued a request for proposals to third-party firms for stablecoin-based payments, signaling a potential return to the stablecoin market after its previous Diem project was abandoned. Stripe is mentioned as a possible partnership candidate for this renewed stablecoin initiative.