india India Withdraws Controversial Personal Data Protection Bill The Indian government unexpectedly withdraws its 2019 Personal Data Protection Bill following heavy criticism from privacy advocates and tech giants. Lawmakers plan to draft a new, more comprehensive legal framework for the digital ecosystem.
meta Meta Moves On Without COO as Sandberg Exits After 14 Years Sheryl Sandberg officially steps down as Meta's COO after 14 years, and Mark Zuckerberg does not plan to replace her. Meanwhile, Opendoor faces a massive FTC fine and Shopify invests heavily in Klaviyo.
meta Meta Posts Disappointing Q2 Earnings Amid Plummeting Ad Revenue Facebook parent Meta misses earnings expectations and issues a weak third-quarter forecast due to slowing advertising demand. The tech giant's stock loses half its value this year as marketers drastically reduce spending.
meta Meta CEO Zuckerberg Warns of Economic Downturn, Vows to Do More With Less Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces that the company faces a broad economic downturn impacting digital advertising and plans to steadily reduce headcount growth over the next year.
meta Meta Unveils Make-A-Scene AI That Blends Text and Sketches Into Images Meta introduces Make-A-Scene, an AI research tool that lets users generate digital art by combining text prompts with simple freeform sketches to control image layouts precisely.
meta Meta Unveils AI Model Translating 200 Languages to Bridge Digital Divide Meta introduces NLLB-200, a single AI model that translates 200 languages with significantly higher accuracy than previous tools. The open-source project aims to make digital content accessible to billions of people who speak underrepresented African and Asian languages.
meta Meta Unveils NLLB-200 AI Model to Translate 200 Languages Meta introduces NLLB-200, a single AI model that translates 200 languages with significantly higher accuracy than previous technology. The company openly releases the model and dataset to help bridge the digital language divide.
meta Meta AI NLLB-200 Model Translates 200 Languages with 44% Quality Boost Meta releases a new single AI model called NLLB-200 that translates 200 languages with a 44 percent increase in translation quality compared to previous technology.
meta Meta Unveils Make-A-Scene AI That Combines Sketches and Text for Image Generation Meta introduces Make-A-Scene, a new generative AI system that allows artists to control image creation using both text prompts and freeform sketches. The tool solves the randomness of text-only AI by letting users dictate exact scene layouts.
meta Meta Open Sources NLLB-200 to Translate 200 Overlooked Languages Meta releases an open-source AI model called NLLB-200 that translates 202 languages, significantly improving accuracy for underserved African and Indian dialects. The tech giant also provides grants to help nonprofits apply this new translation tool in real-world scenarios.
meta Meta Releases Open Source AI Model Capable of Translating 200 Languages Meta launches NLLB-200, an open source AI model that translates 202 languages with significant quality improvements for historically underserved African and Indian dialects.
instagram Instagram Tests Converting All Video Posts into Reels Format Instagram is experimenting with a change that automatically turns standard video posts into Reels for select users worldwide. This move aligns with Meta's ongoing strategy to prioritize short-form video and simplify the app's experience.
abortion Tech Giants Stay Silent on Digital Privacy After Roe Reversal Major technology companies remain publicly quiet about how they handle user data related to abortion following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, despite internal assurances to their own employees.
app economy App Economy Booms as Instagram Tests New Age Verification Methods The global app industry reaches record highs in spending and downloads, while Instagram rolls out new age verification tools. Consumers now spend more time on mobile apps than watching TV.
meta Meta Unveils VR Prototypes Aimed at Passing the Visual Turing Test Meta reveals several new VR headset prototypes designed to achieve visual indistinguishability from reality. The company focuses on perfecting resolution, focal depth, HDR, and lightweight hardware to unlock true virtual presence.