meta Meta Releases 175-Billion Parameter Language Model to Researchers Meta shares its massive OPT-175B language model with academics to help study and reduce AI bias and toxicity. The release includes the pretrained model and training code for researchers who lack the resources to build such systems from scratch.
meta Meta Frees Massive Language Model to Boost AI Transparency Meta releases its powerful new GPT-3 rival to the research community in an unprecedented push for open AI development. The move allows independent experts to examine the model's capabilities and harmful flaws.
meta Meta Releases Massive Open-Source Language Model to Promote AI Transparency Meta breaks from Big Tech norms by freely releasing a fully trained large language model to researchers. The unprecedented move allows outside experts to examine the system's remarkable abilities and harmful flaws.
meta Meta Releases 175B Parameter Language Model to Advance AI Research Meta AI shares its massive OPT-175B language model with researchers to democratize access and improve understanding of AI risks. The release includes both the pretrained model and the underlying code under a noncommercial license.
meta Meta Reverses User Decline but Bleeds Billions on Metaverse Vision Meta reports a slight increase in daily active users after a historic drop last quarter, bringing relief to executives. However, the company faces massive financial losses in its Reality Labs division as it heavily funds its futuristic metaverse ambitions.
meta Meta Stock Surges 18% As Q1 Earnings Beat Expectations Meta shares jump in after-hours trading after the company reports first-quarter earnings that exceed profit estimates. However, the social media giant posts disappointing revenue growth and misses on several key user metrics.
inflection ai Reid Hoffman's New AI Startup Inflection Hires Top Talent From Google and Meta Inflection AI, a new startup co-founded by Reid Hoffman and Mustafa Suleyman, successfully recruits key artificial intelligence experts away from tech giants Google and Meta. The company focuses on creating AI software that improves how humans interact with computers.
crypto Former Meta Crypto Team Reaches Unicorn Status With $200M A16Z Investment Ex-Meta employees build a new blockchain network and secure a massive $200 million funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz. The deal highlights ongoing strong venture capital interest in the crypto space despite recent market slowdowns.
russia Russia Cracks Down on Major Social Platforms Amid Ukraine Invasion The Russian government bans Facebook and Instagram while restricting TikTok uploads, prompting a massive surge in VPN usage as citizens seek to bypass the growing internet censorship.
russia Russia Blocks Facebook and Restricts Twitter Amid Media Crackdown Russian authorities block Facebook and restrict Twitter as part of a sweeping crackdown on independent media following the invasion of Ukraine. The government also enacts a new law punishing the spread of "fake news" about the military with up to 15 years in prison.
russia Russia Blocks Facebook and Limits Twitter Amid European Media Crackdown Russian authorities block Facebook and restrict Twitter after Meta complies with European orders to limit state-backed media outlets. The move cuts off millions of citizens from independent information and everyday communication.
meta Meta Dismantles Pro-Russian Disinformation Network Targeting Ukraine Meta removes dozens of fake pro-Russian accounts spreading anti-Ukrainian propaganda across its platforms. The company also faces a coordinated hacking campaign aimed at Ukrainian officials and journalists.
google US Tech Giants Crack Down on Russian Disinformation Amid Ukraine Invasion Major U.S. technology companies face intense pressure to combat Russian disinformation following the invasion of Ukraine. Platforms like Google, Facebook, and Twitter are actively removing fake news networks and demonetizing Russian state media.
meta Meta Faces Historic 200 Billion Dollar Market Value Wipeout Meta Platforms experiences a staggering 200 billion dollar loss in market capitalization, marking one of the worst single-day declines in stock market history. The massive drop follows a disappointing earnings report and shifting investor sentiment.
meta Meta Plunges in Historic Market Cap Loss After Facebook User Drop Meta experiences a record-breaking market value decline as Facebook reports its first-ever drop in daily active users. The historic loss raises serious concerns about the company's future growth and its expensive metaverse pivot.