Meta challenges OpenAI with its first paid AI API, debuting Muse Spark 1.1

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Meta opened its AI model Muse Spark to developers and released an upgraded version called Muse Spark 1.1 on Thursday, according to Meta. This is the first time that external developers can use the model through Meta’s public API. With this launch, Meta competes directly with artificial intelligence companies OpenAI and Anthropic By charging developers … Read more

After building a tech empire, Mark Zuckerberg is feeding his cows beer and macadamia nuts as he aims to create the world’s best beef | World News

After building a tech empire, Mark Zuckerberg is feeding his cows beer and macadamia nuts as he aims to create the world's best beef | World News

After establishing a global technology empire with Meta, Mark Zuckerberg He turned his attention to a more unusual project: raising cattle. The Meta CEO recently revealed that he is feeding his cows roasted macadamia nuts and even beer as part of an ambitious effort to produce what he calls “the best beef in the world.” … Read more

Facebook privacy settlement: Second payment to be made in June; check eligibility, amounts, key dates

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Some Facebook users will receive a second round of payments under a $725 million privacy class-action settlement involving Facebook parent company Meta. The case involves allegations that Facebook shared users’ private data with it Thousands Third parties such as advertisers and data brokers Facebook Privacy Settlement (Unsplash/Image used for representational purposes.) (Unsplash) Facebook data privacy … Read more

AI’s Secret Water Crisis: How Data Centers Are Depleting Freshwater Reserves Around the World

AI’s Secret Water Crisis: How Data Centers Are Depleting Freshwater Reserves Around the World

Each time the AI ​​uses ChatGPT to write a 100-word email, it consumes approximately 519 milliliters of water, which is almost the volume of a standard water bottle. This number comes from Peer-reviewed 2025 papers Pengfei Li, Shaolei Ren of the University of California, Riverside, and colleagues publish in ACM Communications. It includes both the … Read more

Social media giants reach settlement ahead of US school mental health trial

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Social media giants Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube agreed Thursday to pay an undisclosed amount to a Kentucky school district that accused them of contributing to a mental health crisis among students. Social media giants reach settlement ahead of US school mental health trial The settlements avoid a trial in California next month that was … Read more

Getting tech giants to pay for news is a first. can do it again

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Melbourne, with the news bargaining incentives released by the government this week, it is worth reconsidering the origins and achievements of its predecessor, the News Media Bargaining Code. Getting tech giants to pay for news is a first. can do it again Both have the same goal: to get paid from search and social media … Read more

Meta says it will cut nearly 8,000 jobs in May: Read internal memo from execs

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Mark ZuckerbergMeta plans to cut 10% of its workforce in May. The company’s decision will affect approximately 8,000 employees, according to Bloomberg. Employees were informed of the development in an internal memo shared by Meta chief people officer Janelle Gale. The decision comes amid the company’s increased spending on artificial intelligence (AI) projects. Meta reportedly … Read more

Made a mistake on Instagram? This new edit button can help—if you’re quick enough

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Have you ever commented on a post or video on Instagram and immediately noticed an error? If you have, you’re not alone. To help you out, Instagram has started rolling out a small but important update to users around the world. With this update, Instagram users will be able to fix typos and other errors … Read more

Meta, YouTube oversight: Years of evidence supports Big Tech addiction fines

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New Delhi: A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta and YouTube negligent in the design of their social media platforms and ordered them to pay $6 million in damages. Visitors take photos in front of a sign outside Meta headquarters on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Menlo Park, California. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) (AP) In … Read more

Gambhir Deepfake case: Delhi High Court orders media platforms to remove posts

Gambhir Deepfake case: Delhi High Court orders media platforms to remove posts

India head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) this delhi high court Has directed major technology platforms including GoogleMeta and Amazon to remove objectionable online content that allegedly misuses the name and identity of a former Indian cricketer and current head coach Gautam Gambhir For commercial interests.A single-judge bench headed by Justice Jyoti Singh observed that … Read more