instagram Instagram Plans AI Video Editing Tools Powered by Meta Movie Gen Instagram head Adam Mosseri previews new generative AI tools that let creators modify video appearances and backgrounds using simple text prompts. The features, powered by Meta's Movie Gen model, are expected to launch next year.
microsoft Microsoft Leads Rivals by Purchasing 485,000 Nvidia AI Chips in 2024 Microsoft buys nearly 500,000 Nvidia Hopper chips this year, outpacing competitors like Meta to fuel its massive artificial intelligence expansion.
meta Meta Brings Live AI Video and Real-Time Translation to Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Meta releases a major firmware update for its Ray-Ban smart glasses that enables continuous AI conversations and live video analysis. The update also introduces real-time language translation and music recognition features.
donald trump Trump's Tech Advisers Target AI Censorship as New Culture War Front Silicon Valley leaders advising Donald Trump view AI chatbot moderation as a dangerous form of censorship. They see these AI systems as a powerful new threat to free speech that outpaces traditional social media algorithms.
meta Meta Urges California to Block OpenAI's For-Profit Conversion Meta supports Elon Musk's legal effort to stop OpenAI from becoming a for-profit company, warning of major consequences for Silicon Valley.
meta Meta Open-Sources Video Watermarking Tool to Combat Rising Deepfake Fraud Meta introduces Video Seal, an open-source tool that applies imperceptible watermarks to AI-generated videos to help trace their origins. The technology aims to withstand common compression and editing techniques better than current competing solutions.
stainless Stainless Automates SDK Creation for OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta APIs Stainless uses an AI-powered compiler to automatically generate software development kits from API specifications, saving developers from manual coding. The platform supports multiple programming languages and keeps SDKs updated as APIs evolve.
meta Meta Releases Cost-Efficient Llama 3.3 Model to Rival Top AI Systems Meta unveils Llama 3.3 70B, a highly efficient AI model that matches the performance of its massive 405B model at a fraction of the cost. The release boosts Meta's push to dominate the AI assistant market alongside growing regulatory challenges.
meta Meta Plans $10 Billion Dedicated Subsea Cable Spanning the Globe Meta takes its infrastructure into its own hands with plans for a massive 40,000-kilometer subsea cable that it will solely own and operate. The $10 billion project aims to support the company's growing AI-driven internet traffic.
australia Australia Passes Landmark Law Banning Social Media for Children Under 16 Australia officially approves legislation that prohibits children under 16 from using social media platforms. The law, which takes effect in November 2025, imposes massive fines on tech companies that fail to implement strict age verification.
meta Meta Upgrades Messenger With HD Video, AI Backgrounds, and Siri Integration Meta is rolling out a suite of new features for Messenger, including high-definition video calls, digital voicemail, and AI-generated backgrounds. The update also brings voice isolation and Siri integration to improve the overall calling experience.
meta Meta Recruits Salesforce AI Chief Clara Shih for New Business AI Division Meta hires Salesforce AI CEO Clara Shih to lead a new Business AI group focused on bringing Llama-based tools to businesses on its social platforms. The move signals Meta's strategy to boost ad revenue through AI-generated content rather than direct AI subscriptions.
openai OpenAI Hires Former Meta AR Glasses Chief to Lead Robotics Push OpenAI brings on Caitlin Kalinowski, the former hardware lead behind Meta's Orion AR glasses, to spearhead its new robotics and consumer hardware initiatives.
threads Threads Surpasses 275 Million Monthly Active Users Amid Rapid Growth Meta's text-based social network Threads reaches 275 million monthly active users, adding 75 million users in just three months. Despite impressive daily sign-ups, the platform continues to struggle with ongoing moderation issues.
ai AI-Generated Disinformation Spreads Globally as Tech Platforms Struggle to Respond Freely available AI tools accelerate the spread of fake news and deepfakes, prompting experts to debate solutions like automated moderation. However, financial incentives on social media platforms continue to fuel the problem.