Internet — Facebook — August 13th, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg's 'personal superintelligence' pitch lands as a Rorschach test
Mark Zuckerberg is selling superintelligence as personal, private and democratising. The trouble is that the pitch runs straight into Meta's own record on privacy and attention.
August 13th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 12th, 2026
Facebook ads are so hard to block that uBlock Origin stopped filtering them
uBlock Origin developer shared a post on Reddit saying that the popular tool will stop blocking Facebook ads.
August 12th, 2026 — Source
Facebook officially rolls out its stand-alone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators
Facebook announced on Wednesday that it's rolling out a stand-alone Creator Studio app, an AI-powered app that gives creators personalized tips to grow their audiences and new tools to engage with their communities. The official iOS rollout comes a few weeks after Facebook began testing the app with select creators.
August 12th, 2026 — Source
Meta faces 29 states in the biggest youth social media trial yet, with $1.4 trillion at stake
The long legal reckoning over social media and childhood is about to have its biggest day in court.
August 12th, 2026 — Source
NABTU and Meta Announce New Partnership to Invest In Skilled Trades for the AI Era
Meta and North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) today announced a new partnership to support skilled trades workers across the country, with plans to grow their investment and scale their efforts together over time.
August 12th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — August 7th, 2026
Meta becomes the third AI giant in two weeks to admit its model went rogue
The latest incident raises more questions about companies' ability to contain AI agents
August 7th, 2026 — Source
Meta Ordered to Pay $567M and Overhaul Teen Safety on Facebook, Instagram
Meta must pay $567 million and change Facebook and Instagram protections for minors under a New Mexico court order it plans to appeal.
August 7th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 31st, 2026
Indian police open a case against Meta's India head over altered videos of Modi
Police in Hyderabad have registered a criminal case against Meta's India head over AI-altered videos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that circulated on Facebook and Instagram, escalating a long-running friction between the government and the platform.
July 31th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 27th, 2026
Facebook and Instagram ran nudify-app ads from a single Chinese firm, watchdog says
A watchdog says a single Chinese firm placed tens of thousands of ads across Facebook and Instagram, many for apps built to undress women.
July 27th, 2026 — Source
Lawsuits Target Discord And Meta Over Defective Product Designs
Discord and Meta are facing new legal battles that take a completely different approach to holding tech companies accountable. Instead of suing these companies for the harmful content people post online, families and legal teams are arguing that the apps themselves are legally defective products. This strategy tries to bypass older internet laws that usually protect social platforms from being responsible for what their users say, focusing instead on how the software is built and designed.
July 27th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 24th, 2026
Connecting Real People on Facebook
Ten years ago, Facebook Marketplace was created because people were already using Facebook Groups to connect with others by buying and selling stuff. At the time, there was some industry skepticism about whether a marketplace made sense on our platform. But the reason Marketplace works is the same reason any product works on Facebook: Facebook allows real people to see each other, connect, and exchange — whether that's sharing a funny video or buying the perfect vintage piece from someone in your community.
July 24th, 2026 — Source
Facebook considers giving up and becoming TikTok
It's also imitating Reddit. And Craigslist.
July 24th, 2026 — Source
Facebook Has a New Marketplace App and Verification Checks for Everyone
In a curious move, the social network is siphoning off its most popular features into separate apps.
July 24th, 2026 — Source
Facebook is ditching the classic feed for a TikTok-like feed
Meta will soon test a TikTok-like, video-first Facebook feed that opens by default, while letting users switch back to the classic feed.
July 24th, 2026 — Source
Facebook launches a dedicated Marketplace app for sellers, adds a free verification system
Facebook is rolling out updates today in a bid to increase engagement and make the platform more organized for its users. In the offing are new apps for sellers on Marketplace; a verification system to prove you are human on services like Dating, Marketplace, and Groups; and a new immersive design for video.
July 24th, 2026 — Source
Facebook Launches Free Verified Badge to Confirm Real Users
Meta has announced Facebook Verified, a free badge that confirms a Facebook profile belongs to a real person rather than an AI-generated fake. The feature uses selfie verification and will first appear across Marketplace, Dating, Groups, and personal profiles.
July 24th, 2026 — Source
Introducing Facebook Verified
Every day, billions of people use Facebook for genuine connection between real people — to buy and sell on Facebook Marketplace, meet someone on Facebook Dating, or join a conversation in Groups. As AI makes it easier to generate content, profiles, and messages, we want to provide a way for you to know there is a real person on the other side of a profile. That's why we're introducing Facebook Verified, a free badge for people on Facebook.
July 24th, 2026 — Source
Introducing Seller, an App for Facebook Marketplace Sellers
Facebook Marketplace turns ten this year. What started as people buying and selling in Facebook Groups has grown into a destination where 430 million items are listed each month globally, and for many has turned into a side hustle, a small business, real income. Today, those sellers get their own app. Seller is a dedicated space to manage listings, reach buyers, and grow your business — available now on the App Store for people 18+ in the United States.
July 24th, 2026 — Source
Meta launches a storefront platform through Facebook Marketplace
It provides AI-powered listing creation, inventory management and other professional sales features.
July 24th, 2026 — Source or Source
Meta launches new Facebook Verified badge for actual, real humans
And it's free.
July 24th, 2026 — Source
Meta leaves RE100 clean energy pact after a decade as its gas buildout for AI outpaces renewables
The Climate Group confirmed Meta can no longer meet RE100's technical criteria after committing to 10 natural gas plants for its Hyperion data centre campus in Louisiana
July 24th, 2026 — Source
Meta tackles AI-generated accounts with a free Facebook verification badge
Meta has introduced Facebook Verified, a free badge meant to show that a person behind a profile has completed identity verification through a selfie check.
July 24th, 2026 — Source
Meta wins dismissal of WhatsApp privacy suit as judge questions whistleblower detai
The ruling found insufficient detail about the whistleblowers' knowledge but did not call the case frivolous, denied Meta's request for sanctions, and gave plaintiffs until August to refile
July 24th, 2026 — Source
Why Meta Escaped a Landmark Social Media Lawsuit
Meta avoided a closely watched social media addiction trial after the plaintiff dropped the remaining claim, leaving broader questions over platform design unresolved.
July 24th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 23rd, 2026
Assaf Keren Appointed New CISO of Meta
He replaces Guy Rosen, who announced his retirement from the company after 13 years.
July 23rd, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 22nd, 2026
Meta avoids second social media addiction trial as teenage plaintiff drops case
The 15-year-old from Florida withdrew his claims without receiving payment from Meta, days after settling with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap, marking the first time a plaintiff has voluntarily dismissed a bellwether addiction case set for trial
July 22nd, 2026 — Source
Meta hires Assaf Keren from Qualtrics and PayPal as its new chief information security officer
Keren, a four-time CISO who founded two cybersecurity companies and served on the Monetary Authority of Singapore's cyber panel, replaces Guy Rosen after a year of security incidents and sweeping AI restructuring at Meta
July 22nd, 2026 — Source
Meta's AI is deleting accounts, and the only way to appeal is more AI
Camille Hanson lost the Instagram business she runs from Portugal to a wrongful AI ban, then watched an automated appeal reject her. She is one of thousands. Meta says its AI now makes fewer mistakes than humans.
July 22nd, 2026 — Source
New WhatsApp Features Keep Up With the Way You Actually Live
Your most important conversations don't just live on your phone anymore. You're catching up with friends from the couch on your iPad, checking in with family on the drive home, and switching between many different apps to manage your work and day.
July 22nd, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 16th, 2026
Teens talking to Meta AI about suicide will trigger alert
Parents get a notification under certain circumstances.
July 16th, 2026 — Source
The Oversight Board says leading AI models might be restricting free expression
The group is trying to extend its influence beyond Meta.
July 16th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 11th, 2026
The EU says autoplay and infinite scroll are illegal. Meta has until it responds to disagree.
Preliminary findings under the Digital Services Act accuse Facebook and Instagram of engineering their platforms to put users' brains into "autopilot mode." Fines could reach $12 billion.
July 11th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 10th, 2026
EU puts 'addictive' design of Facebook, Instagram under the DSA microscope
Brussels says Meta failed to properly assess or mitigate risks posed by infinite scroll, autoplay, and more
July 10th, 2026 — Source
EU says Facebook and Instagram's 'addictive' design is illegal
The European Commission says Meta's current mitigation measures can't prevent social media addiction.
July 10th, 2026 — Source or Source
EU: Facebook and Instagram's Infinite Scroll May Break Digital Rules
Meta has been warned by the European Commission that its endlessly scrolling Facebook and Instagram feeds may violate the EU's new Digital Services Act rules.
July 10th, 2026 — Source
Meta's New AI Tool Creates Deepfakes. Here's How to Protect Yourself on Instagram
All Instagram users, public or private, can change their settings now to opt out.
July 10th, 2026 — Source
The EU just revived a law that lets Meta and Google scan your messages -- critics call it mass surveillance
Encrypted messaging services are currently exempt, but a proposed stricter version could change that
July 10th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 9th, 2026
Meta CTO says employee-tracking data landed 'where it wasn't supposed to go'
Andrew Bosworth offers new detail on why Meta paused its keystroke-logging AI training programme, insisting there was no breach.
July 9th, 2026 — Source
Meta's New AI Image Editor Is Using People's Instagram Photos Without Permission
If a profile is public, Meta's AI can use any of its photos for AI remixes
July 9th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 8th, 2026
France orders Meta back to talks with news publishers over content payments
The regulator called Meta's way of pricing publisher fees a likely abuse of dominance, and started a 15-day clock.
July 8th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 4th, 2026
India summons Meta over Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material
The IT ministry wants executives to explain in person how the ads passed review, after a BBC investigation traced them to Telegram channels.
July 4th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — July 2nd, 2026
Meta quietly launches vibe-coded gaming app Pocket
Meta is getting into gaming with the launch of a new app called Pocket, which allows people to generate small, interactive apps and games using AI prompts. The software, a result of Meta's acquisition of the team at the vibe-coded gaming platform Gizmo earlier this year, describes itself as "a creative platform for making and sharing gizmos," which is what the interactive experiences are called. It also offers a scrollable feed where you can play with gizmos others have made.
July 2nd, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — June 26th, 2026
'Careless People' author accuses Meta of 'punishing' whistleblower
Sarah Wynn-Williams alleges Meta is making an example of her.
June 26th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — June 23rd, 2026
The Oversight Board says Meta needs to do more to protect regular people from sexualized deepfakes
Meta's existing system against sexualized deepfakes seems to favor public figures.
June 23rd, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — June 22nd, 2026
Instagram for TV Gets Bigger, With New Ways to Watch Together
Today, we're expanding Instagram for TV to Samsung TVs across the US and testing new features that help people connect around what they're watching. Whether you're catching up on your favorite creators, laughing at reels with friends, or discovering something new with family, Instagram for TV makes it easier to enjoy the videos you love on the biggest screen in the home.
June 22nd, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — June 16th, 2026
Meta uses your public Facebook posts for AI search
Made your Facebook posts open to all? Congratulations, you're now part of AI Mode.
June 16th, 2026 — Source
Meta's New Facebook 'AI Mode' Pulls From Groups, Reels, and Posts
Meta AI Mode brings AI-generated answers to Facebook search using public posts, raising questions about reliability and source visibility.
June 16th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — June 15th, 2026
New AI Tools to Help You Make Things Happen on Facebook
Today we're rolling out new features on Facebook to help you find answers to your questions, create fun photos and videos, and make things happen with the help of AI. They can help you get more done with less effort, whether that's finding real answers from real people, creating content that's ready to share, or turning a quick idea into something bigger.
June 15th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — June 10th, 2026
Meta signs first AI data center deal in India with Reliance
As tech companies race to secure the computing power needed to train and deploy AI systems, Meta is making its first AI infrastructure bet in India, striking a data center partnership with conglomerate Reliance Industries in a market that is rapidly emerging as a hub for AI infrastructure.
June 10th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — June 8th, 2026
How Facebook users affected by data breaches react over time examined
A new study by Mannheim Business Administration professor Hartmut Höhle examines the reactions of actual victims of the Cambridge Analytica scandal on Facebook over a longer period. Its key finding is that, despite being affected by data fraud, users remain on the platform.
June 8th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — May 30th, 2026
Meta's employee mouse tracking program could reportedly violate EU privacy laws
'Reuters' says the tracking tool could capture emails and chats by non-US employees.
May 30th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — May 28th, 2026
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are no longer just free apps anymore: here's how much their subscriptions cost and what you get
Subscribe to the Plus plan of your favorite Meta app to get extra features and benefits.
May 28th, 2026 — Source
Meta is about to overtake Google as the world's biggest advertising company
Emarketer projects Meta's global ad revenue will reach $243.5 billion in 2026, surpassing Google's $239.5 billion for the first time, as AI-powered automation and new ad surfaces on WhatsApp and Threads accelerate the shift
May 28th, 2026 — Source
Meta launches paid WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram tiers, more subscriptions to come
Meta just launched paid tiers for WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. This is part of Meta's broader plan to introduce even more subscriptions.
May 28th, 2026 — Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — May 22nd, 2026
Forum is Meta's new Facebook Groups app, and it looks a lot like Reddit
The new standalone app sits on top of Facebook Groups, adds an AI tab called "Ask" and an admin assistant, and arrives the same month Mark Zuckerberg told staff he and Chris Cox had discussed whether they could build 50 new apps.
May 22nd, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — May 21st, 2026
Meta and Google get data from the app your boss uses to track you
Workplace monitoring tools are apparently sharing information even further than workers may realize.
May 21st, 2026 — Source
Meta has reportedly laid off 8,000 employees
That's around 10 percent of the company, according to a memo from yesterday seen by multiple outlets.
May 21st, 2026 — Source
Meta lays off thousands of employees to offset AI investments
8,000 staffers are reportedly affected, around 10 percent of the company.
May 21st, 2026 — Source
Meta's Oversight Board will examine deepfake video of a UK politician Facebook left online
The allegedly AI-generated video depicted the politician making incendiary statements about refugees.
May 21st, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — May 18th, 2026
Meta's new tools allow parents to better supervise their kids' social media accounts. Will they work?
This follows the company's announcement earlier this month that it is expanding age assurance checks to filter 13-to-17-year-old users into teen accounts in the United States and other countries, following Australia's rollout in 2025. Meta is also implementing new age checks and easier reporting of underage users to support account removals.
May 18th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — May 15th, 2026
Security researchers, aided by Anthropic's Mythos, claim to have breached macOS
Apple's operating systems are known for their security, especially compared to their rivals in mobile and computing. Now, security researchers from a Palo Alto-based company called Calif claim they were able to breach macOS after designing a privilege escalation exploit with help from Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview. As The Wall Street Journal reports, the exploit could be used to access parts of the MacBook that should be inaccessible and, thus, allows the attacker to take control of a Mac computer.
May 15th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — May 9th, 2026
Meta has killed end-to-end encryption on Instagram
Starting today, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is no longer available for direct messages on Instagram, as Meta has removed the privacy feature years after it began testing it.
May 9th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — May 4th, 2026
Meta says New Mexico lawsuit could force Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp out of the state
Trial could force Meta to add age verification, kill infinite scroll, and limit encryption for minors
May 4th, 2026 — Source
Meta would rather leave New Mexico than rebuild its apps for kids
Phase two of New Mexico v. Meta Platforms opened on Monday in Santa Fe with three meaningful additions to what was previously known. According to Reuters, state Attorney General Raúl Torrez's office is now expected to call roughly 15 witnesses, including expert testimony on the technical feasibility of the proposed remedies, with the bench trial scheduled to run through 22 May.
May 4th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — April 27th, 2026
Meta signs a deal to beam solar energy from space to its AI data centres
Overview's satellites will collect sunlight continuously in geosynchronous orbit and beam it as near-infrared light to existing ground solar installations, which convert it to electricity. The approach extends solar farm output through the night without new land, new grid connections, or new infrastructure on the ground.
April 27th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — April 24th, 2026
Meta is revamping the way you sign into all of your social media accounts
Meta has announced that it is updating its procedures to make it easier for users to sign into and manage their social media account. By updating and improving the Meta Account, the company is offering a centralized place from which to manage everything.
April 24th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — April 23rd, 2026
Helping Parents Understand the Conversations Their Teens Are Having With AI
In October, we announced we were building new ways to support parents as they help their teens navigate AI. This included providing parents with insights into the topics their teen has been discussing with Meta's AI assistant. These insights are now available for parents supervising Teen Accounts in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and Brazil, and they'll roll out to supervising parents globally in the coming weeks.
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
Meta Account: The Simpler Way to Access Your Apps and Devices
More people than ever are using Meta technologies, and over the last several years we've built new apps and devices that have become part of how people connect — from Threads to Meta AI to AI glasses. With so many ways to create, learn, and communicate, it's more important than ever to have a central, convenient location to manage experiences across apps.
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
Meta is revamping its cross-app management system
Meta announced on Thursday an improved Meta Account system designed to make it easier for users to sign in and manage their Meta accounts and devices.
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
Meta will now allow parents to see the topics their child discussed with Meta AI
Meta announced on Thursday that parents using its supervision tools can now see the topics their teen has asked Meta AI about in the past week on Facebook, Messenger, or Instagram.
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
Meta's Threads is going live with chats for big moments, like the NBA Finals
Who are you pulling for to win the Finals?
April 23rd, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — April 21st, 2026
Meta has hired five founding members of Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab in a systematic talent raid
In Meta has hired five founding members of Thinking Machines Lab, the AI startup built by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, after she rejected a reported $1 billion acquisition offer. The most expensive individual hire, co-founder Andrew Tulloch, reportedly received a $1.5 billion package over six years. The talent raid is part of a broader AI restructuring that includes the $14.3 billion Scale AI investment, Alexandr Wang's appointment as chief AI officer, Yann LeCun's departure after 12 years, 600 FAIR research cuts, and the creation of Meta Superintelligence Labs, whose first closed-source model, Muse Spark, launched on 8 April.
April 21st, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — April 9th, 2026
Meta AI app climbs to No. 5 on the App Store after Muse Spark launch
Meta's AI app has seen a sizable jump in installs following Wednesday's launch of the company's newest AI model, Muse Spark — its first model release under Alexandr Wang, the head of Meta's Superintelligence Labs who was recruited from Scale AI last year to overhaul the social giant's AI efforts.
April 9th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — April 8th, 2026
Former Meta employee accused of downloading 30,000 private user images
The former employee is under criminal investigation in the UK.
April 8th, 2026 — Source
Former Meta engineer probed over 30,000 private Facebook photos
In short: A former Meta engineer in London is under criminal investigation after allegedly building a program to extract around 30,000 private Facebook photos while bypassing the platform's security checks, the latest in a series of privacy and security failures to emerge from the company over the past four years.
April 8th, 2026 — Source
Mark Zuckerberg announces Muse Spark, the first AI model from Meta Superintelligence Labs
Nine months after founding Meta Superintelligence Labs, Zuckerberg is ready to show his cards.
April 8th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — April 3rd, 2026
The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era
When Brett Levenson left Apple in 2019 to lead business integrity at Facebook, the social media giant was in the thick of the Cambridge Analytica fallout. At the time, he thought he could simply fix Facebook's content moderation problem with better technology.
April 3rd, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 18th, 2026
Creator Fast Track: A New Way to Quickly Grow Your Audience and Earn Money on Facebook
Today, we're launching Creator Fast Track, a new program designed to help creators accelerate their growth and success on Facebook with guaranteed pay and increased content reach. This new program comes as part of Facebook's growing commitment to and investment in the creator economy.
March 18th, 2026 — Source
Facebook launches a new monetization program to attract popular creators from TikTok, YouTube
Facebook launches a new monetization program to attract popular creators from TikTok, YouTube
March 18th, 2026 — Source
Meta Lab NYC: Our Newest Flagship Store Is Putting Down Permanent Roots on Fifth Avenue
It's official: Meta Lab NYC is here to stay. We've signed a 10-year lease with Vornado Realty Trust to make our pop-up at 697 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan a permanent flagship location.
March 18th, 2026 — Source
Meta's latest creator push comes with $3,000 bonuses for posting on Facebook
The company says creators stand to make a lot more if they stick with the platform.
March 18th, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 12th, 2026
Facebook Marketplace's New Meta AI Tools Make Selling Faster and Easier
Facebook Marketplace has been connecting people for a decade, helping millions buy and sell everything from home decor and vintage fashion to electronics. There are more than 3.5 million listings posted on Facebook Marketplace every single day in the US and Canada, making it a go-to destination especially for young adults who might be moving or decluttering, looking to furnish a new apartment, or finding an outfit for a first date.
March 12, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 11th, 2026
Meta adds new WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger anti-scam tools
Meta is introducing new anti-scam protections across its platforms, deploying systems and user-facing warnings to protect users against scammers.
March 11, 2026 — Source
Meta is rolling out stronger anti-scam tools - here's how they protect you
Expect to see more alerts about suspicious activities across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
March 11, 2026 — Source
Meta will let kids under 13 use WhatsApp with parent-managed accounts
The new privacy features will roll out gradually.
March 11, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — March 3rd, 2026
Meta Grants Are Fueling Innovation in Local Data Center Communities
We are committed to making a positive impact and investing in the long-term vitality of the communities where we operate data centers. One way we do this is through our annual Data Center Community Action Grants program, which provides direct funding to schools, nonprofits, and community organizations that benefit local communities. Today, we're announcing the recipients of this year's grants.
March 3, 2026 — Source
Meta starts testing its AI shopping assistant
It's currently available for select users in the US on desktop.
March 3, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — February 24th, 2026
Meta and AMD Partner for Longterm AI Infrastructure Agreement
At Meta, we're working to build the next generation of AI and enable personal superintelligence for all. To do this, we need massive, scalable compute power that can handle the growing demands of our AI workloads. Our partnership with AMD, which builds on our existing collaboration, will help us meet those needs.
February 24, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — February 13th, 2026
Meta really wants you to believe social media addiction is 'not a thing'
The truth is more complicated.
February 13, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — February 11th, 2026
Facebook's AI Now Lets You Animate Your Profile Photo
Meta is rolling out a new AI feature that lets users animate their Facebook profile picture using preset effects like confetti and waves. The update also adds AI-powered Story restyling and animated backdrops for text posts.
February 11, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 9th, 2026
Meta reacts to power needs by signing long-term nuke deals
New nuclear capacity won't show up until around 2030
January 9, 2026 — Source
Meta signs three nuclear power deals to help support its AI data centers
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
January 9, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 8th, 2026
Alphabet Overtakes Apple in Market Value for First Time Since 2019
Alphabet has passed Apple in market value for the first time since 2019. The shift highlights how differently the two companies now approach artificial intelligence. Investors are rewarding Alphabet's momentum. Apple, by contrast, faces growing pressure to prove its AI plans.
January 8, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 7th, 2026
Why Meta Paid $2B for Manus : Agent Harness Design Matters More Than Size
What makes a company spend $2 billion on a "wrapper"? That's the question many are asking after Meta's recent acquisition of Manus, a startup known for its innovative approach to AI workflows. Below, Nate B Jones takes you through how this deal marks a bold shift in Meta's AI strategy, away from raw computational power and toward practical, task-oriented systems. Manus isn't just another AI platform; it's a system designed to orchestrate complex workflows, bridging the gap between potential and execution.
January 7, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — January 2nd, 2026
Your Facebook Exit Plan: One Thing You Can't Forget Before Deleting It
Deleting your Facebook doesn't require jumping through hoops, but you don't want to leave your data behind when you log out for the last time.
January 2, 2026 — Source
Internet — Facebook — December 19th, 2025
Meta is developing a new image and video model for a 2026 release, report says
It's all hands on deck at Meta, as the company develops new AI models under its superintelligence lab led by Scale AI co-founder, Alexandr Wang. The company is now working on an image and video model codenamed "Mango" along with a new text-based model internally known as "Avocado," The Wall Street Journal reported.
December 19, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — December 15th, 2025
Facebook Messenger's desktop app is no more
RIP to Facebook Messenger's desktop app. The native app for Mac and Windows is no longer available to users as of today, December 15, 2025, and existing users are being directed to the Facebook website to continue using the popular messaging service.
December 15, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — December 11th, 2025
Done With Facebook? How to Delete Your Account (and Keep All Your Stuff)
If you're ready to leave Facebook permanently, you don't want to leave your photos or data behind.
December 11, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — December 5th, 2025
Meta Introduces Updates to Repair Broken Account Support and Security
Meta has confirmed that it is redesigning the support experience of its popular social media apps, Facebook and Instagram. The update system now provides clearer and better answers to the queries. It uses an AI-powered search for accuracy.
December 5, 2025 — Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — November 23rd, 2025
Meta allegedly hid research findings related to mental health
Allegations found in an unredacted court filing, in a class action lawsuit filed by US school districts against Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat allege that Meta deliberately hid evidence about the harm caused by its products. The company performed internal research half a decade ago dubbed Project Mercury.
November 23, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 14th, 2025
Expanding Our Data Center Community Action Grants Program
We're currently accepting applications for the 2026 Data Center Community Action Grants program, and we're expanding the grants to seven new communities.
November 14, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 13th, 2025
Facebook Marketplace Gets a Glow Up
Facebook Marketplace is having a glow up — we're evolving the Marketplace experience with new ways to connect over listings and Meta AI integrations that make it easier for people to shop for the things we know they want most: home decor, fashion, and vehicles
November 13, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 7th, 2025
Meta is cashing in billions on the scam ads you keep seeing on Facebook and Instagram
Billions of risky ads run every year while users stay exposed to fraud.
November 7, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 6th, 2025
Meta earns about $7 billion a year on scam ads, report says
Yikes. That's a lot of ads for counterfeit Sildenafil and online casinos.
November 6, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — November 5th, 2025
Motion Picture Association hits Meta with cease-and-desist over use of 'PG-13' label
The Motion Picture Association sent Meta a cease-and-desist letter over Meta's use of the "PG-13" label on teen Instagram accounts.
November 5, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 30th, 2025
Expect more AI slop in Instagram, and more ads in Threads
Meta plans to increase AI content on Facebook and Instagram, alongside globally running ads in Threads, including upcoming video ads.
October 30, 2025 — Source
Meta denies torrenting 2,400 porn movies for AI training -- says they were for "personal use"
The company behind Vixen, Tushy, Blacked, and Deeper wants $359 million in damages
October 30, 2025 — Source
Meta Is Shutting Down Its Mac and Windows Messenger Apps. What You Need to Know
Here's what you need to do before the apps disappear at the end of the year.
October 30, 2025 — Source
Zuckerberg says Meta will flood your feed with more AI content
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company will expand AI-generated content across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, marking a new phase of social media. He explained that smarter recommendation systems will learn what users like and serve more AI-made posts. Meta is spending billions on data centers, AI models, and engineers to power this shift.
October 30, 2025 — Source or Source
Internet — Facebook — October 20th, 2025
Facebook wants to turn your camera roll into art -- but you might not like the catch
Meta is rolling out an AI collage and photo-editing tool that scans your gallery for your best shots — and automatically creates stuff. But using it could also mean giving Facebook more data than you think.
October 20, 2025 — Source
Meta Adds New Parental Controls to Limit Teen Chats with AI on Instagram and Facebook
Meta has announced new supervision tools for parents to get insights and more control on their teens activity on platforms like Instagram and Facebook. It includes their kids interaction with AI characters alongside Meta AI assistant as well. Parents will be able to either cut off their teens one-on-one chat with AI characters entirely or opt for blocking specific AI characters.
October 20, 2025 — Source
Meta is killing Messenger on Windows — These secure messaging apps are a perfect replacement on PC
What might be your last tie to Facebook is shutting down Windows support before the end of the year.
October 20, 2025 — Source
Meta is removing its Messenger apps for Windows and macOS
Both desktop apps have been removed from app stores and will stop working in December.
October 20, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 17th, 2025
Meta is discontinuing Windows and Mac Messenger apps
Meta has confirmed that the Windows and Mac versions of its Messenger desktop app are to be discontinued. While no reason has been given for the deprecation, the company is probably trying to cut back on the number of products it has to develop and support.
October 17, 2025 — Source
New Facebook Feature Suggests Edits and Collages to Share
We've rolled out a new Facebook feature designed to make reminiscing and sharing your favorite moments easier and more fun than ever before. This opt-in feature suggests the best photos and videos from your camera roll and creates fun collages and edits, making it simple to share unique content on Facebook and Messenger.
October 17, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 13th, 2025
Introducing Local Jobs on Facebook
Starting today, we're bringing jobs on Facebook back, making it easier for people in the US to find and inquire about local jobs. We've always been about connecting with people, whether through shared interests or key life events. Now, if you're looking for entry-level, trade, and service industry employment in your community, Facebook can help you connect with local people and small businesses who are hiring.
October 13, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 8th, 2025
Meta is changing Facebook's algorithms to improve the surfacing of Reels
Meta is updating Facebook's algorithms to improve Reels recommendations, giving users more control and prioritizing new content, with AI-powered suggestions.
October 8, 2025 — Source
Internet — Facebook — October 3rd, 2025
Meta Finds Another Way to Show You Targeted Ads
Meta is implementing a significant change to its privacy policy, set to take effect December 16th, which will allow the company to utilize data from interactions with its AI tools to deliver targeted advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. This update, impacting users globally excluding those in South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the European Union due to local privacy laws, will add conversations with Meta AI, as well as data from tools like Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and the Imagine image generator, to existing user profiles.
October 3, 2025 — Source