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Meta Spends Over $2 Billion on AI Agent Startup Manus

Meta Platforms acquires AI agent startup Manus for over $2 billion to accelerate its position in the artificial intelligence race. The deal brings in a highly profitable platform and sets the stage for major AI advancements in 2026.

Apple Bets LLMs Will Become Commodities, Shaping Cautious AI Strategy

Apple leaders reportedly believe large language models will soon become commodities, which explains the company's conservative spending on AI compared to rivals.

AI Industry Faces Reality Check After Record-Breaking Investment Boom

The AI sector experiences a dramatic shift in 2025 as massive early-year funding gives way to growing concerns about sustainability and bubble risks.

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Fourteen AI Buzzwords That Dominated the Tech Industry in 2025

From "superintelligence" to "vibe coding," a new set of AI buzzwords captures the chaotic and fast-paced evolution of the technology sector over the past year. These terms highlight the industry's massive spending and shifting cultural attitudes as companies race toward an uncertain future.

Prominent Authors Sue Six AI Giants Over Alleged Book Piracy

A group of writers led by John Carreyrou files a new copyright lawsuit against major AI companies, arguing that recent settlements let tech firms off too easily. The plaintiffs demand fair compensation for the use of their pirated books in training lucrative AI models.

Federal Courts Split on AI Training Copyright Fair Use in 2025

Three major 2025 federal court rulings reveal a fractured legal landscape regarding whether AI training on copyrighted materials constitutes fair use. While some judges find the practice highly transformative, others warn of significant market harm.

Meta Updates Smart Glasses with Live Conversation Boost and Visual Spotify Playback

Meta rolls out a practical conversation-boosting feature for its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses alongside a new tool that plays Spotify music based on what the user sees.

Meta Highlights 2025: Llama 4, Nuclear Data Centers, and AI Glasses

Meta reflects on a transformative 2025, marked by the launch of the Meta AI app powered by Llama 4, massive nuclear-powered data centers, and next-generation AI wearables. The tech giant also celebrates reaching one billion downloads for its open-source Llama models.

Meta AI Glasses Gain Conversation Focus and Spotify Music Integration

Meta rolls out its v21 software update for Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses, bringing a new conversation focus feature and a multimodal Spotify integration. The new tools help users hear better in noisy environments and match music to their visual surroundings.

Meta AI Pioneer Yann LeCun Departs to Launch Physical World Startup

Meta's chief AI scientist Yann LeCun is leaving the company to found a startup focused on advanced "world models" that understand the physical world. Meta plans to partner with his new venture as the tech giant navigates recent turmoil in its artificial intelligence division.

Meta AI Pioneer Yann LeCun Reportedly Prepares to Depart for Startup Venture

Yann LeCun plans to leave Meta in the coming months to launch a startup focused on developing advanced world models. His exit highlights ongoing internal turmoil as Meta restructures its AI divisions to compete with industry rivals.

Meta's Massive Scale AI Investment Faces Internal Strain and Rival Vendor Competition

Friction surfaces in Meta's $14.3 billion partnership with Scale AI as a key executive departs and researchers turn to competing data-labeling vendors. Internal sources report concerns over data quality within the newly formed Meta Superintelligence Labs.