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Meta-backed Manus brings AI agents to your laptop, steps into OpenClaw territory
Manus has launched a desktop app that lets its AI agent work directly on users’ devices, marking a shift from cloud-based automation to more powerful, on-device task execution.
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Meta pauses AI characters for teens, admits they can be risky for children
The company says the move is temporary and meant to give it time to build stronger parental controls and safety features amid growing concerns from child safety advocates.
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Mark Zuckerberg announces Meta Compute to scale AI infrastructure and power capacity
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a new AI infrastructure initiative called Meta Compute, outlining plans to significantly expand the company’s computing and energy capacity as it builds out long-term support for generative AI models and products.
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China to investigate Meta’s Manus acquisition amid AI security scrutiny
China has launched an investigation into Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, signalling tighter scrutiny of cross-border deals involving advanced artificial intelligence
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Meta to launch new image and video AI models to take on Google Nano Banana
Meta is developing new image, video and text AI models under its Superintelligence Lab, aiming for a critical launch in the first half of 2026.
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Meta may give less appraisals to employees who doesn’t use AI much
Meta is restructuring how it evaluates employees, with AI-driven impact becoming a core expectation from 2026. The company is embedding AI deeply into its workplace culture, encouraging staff to adopt AI tools, build productivity-boosting solutions and align with its broader shift toward an AI-native organisation. The move mirrors similar mandates across Big Tech.
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Yann LeCun, Meta’s chief AI scientist, said to be leaving to launch his own world-model startup
According to a report by the Financial Times, Yann LeCun, Meta’s chief AI scientist and one of the pioneers of deep learning, is preparing to leave the company to start his own artificial intelligence venture.
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Meta’s AI bet rattles investors as spending soars without clear payoff
The concern came to light during Meta’s latest earnings report, which showed operating expenses jumping by $7 billion year-on-year and nearly $20 billion in capital costs. These increases stem largely from AI investments that have yet to generate tangible revenue.
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Meta is tracking how much AI employees are using and has a game around it
For employees, that means AI is no longer optional. It’s being tracked, gamified, and increasingly woven into how Meta defines productivity.
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Meta confirms it will use your AI chats to deliver targeted ads and you can't opt out
Starting December 16, 2025, the company will begin using data from your interactions with its AI products, including chatbots, to personalise the ads you see across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and beyond.
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Meta tightens AI safeguards for teens after reports of harmful chatbot interactions
Meta is re-training its AI systems and introducing new protections to prevent teens from engaging in harmful conversations with its chatbots. The move follows mounting scrutiny over troubling reports of Meta AI coaching underage users on sensitive issues such as self-harm and eating disorders.
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Superintelligence, Superclusters, and star engineers: Meta doubles down on AI with $72 billion infrastructure push
CFO Susan Li confirmed the company will “significantly ramp” AI infrastructure spending again in 2026, viewing it as Meta’s strategic moat in the race for top-tier models and product experiences.
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Meta poaches yet another AI researcher from Apple
Apple’s AFM team is responsible for building the backbone of its generative AI efforts—models that power features like Apple Intelligence and the upcoming revamp of Siri.
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‘They are behind and need to…’ Google DeepMind CEO takes a dig at Meta’s AI hiring spree
In an attempt to accelerate progress, Meta has been offering eye-watering compensation packages—some reportedly touching $200 million a year—to lure top talent.
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ChatGPT co-creator Shengjia Zhao joins Meta as chief scientist of Superintelligence Labs
The announcement comes amid Meta’s aggressive push into artificial intelligence, including a multibillion-dollar talent acquisition spree and a $14 billion investment in Scale AI.
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Sam Altman claims Mark Zuckerberg is offering $100 million to poach OpenAI talent
According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the big money offers, reportedly exceeding $100 million in total compensation, aren’t working. He suggested Meta’s compensation-first approach won’t foster a great culture or lead to long-term innovation.
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Mark Zuckerberg says Meta AI now has 1 billion users, eyes monetisation and personalisation
This surge in usage follows the recent launch of a standalone Meta AI app in April. Despite the billion-user benchmark, Zuckerberg noted that the product is still in its growth phase.
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Romance allowed, Lolita roleplay banned: How Meta is doing the balancing act on AI content moderation
Leaked documents reveal a system of nuanced moderation rules that aim to balance user engagement with ethical boundaries.
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Meta may be working on an AI-powered search engine to rival Google and Microsoft
Facebook’s parent company Meta is planning to develop its AI-powered search engine to reduce its dependence on Google or Microsoft’s Bing search engines. It has been reportedly in development in recent months.
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WhatsApp may soon allow you to reply to photos and edit them via Meta AI: Here’s how it works
WhatsApp is reportedly introducing a feature where users can share photos with Meta AI for editing and can ask the chatbot to make further changes.
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How to set up and use Meta AI on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook
Meta AI aims to change how users interact with their social media platforms, making everyday tasks easier and more intuitive.
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Meta AI head believes ChatGPT won’t reach human intelligence, here’s why
Meta’s AI chief Yann LeCun has asserted that over-dependence on large language models like ChatGPT for human-related answers is a concern.
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Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses bring AI features, video calling, and new styles
With the smart glasses, users can simply capture the text using the built-in camera and Meta AI, eliminating the need to look at a smartphone or screen.
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How to use Meta AI on WhatsApp, Instagram: Step-by-step guide
The AI chatbot is currently being introduced to specific users in selected countries where the app language is set to English.
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