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Meta 'Forum' App Targets Reddit: Pseudonyms Hide Nothing From Group Admins

Meta launched a new app called Forum, and it emulates Reddit to give Facebook Groups a dedicated platform.

International Business Times

Who killed US President Donald Trump's AI order? Musk says it wasn't him

President Donald Trump's executive order on powerful AI models has collapsed. Allies in Silicon Valley reportedly convinced the president to pull the plug. The order aimed to implement new AI cybersecurity measures. This development highlights Washington's struggle to agree on AI guardrails. The United States lags behind Europe and Asia…

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Mark Zuckerberg amid Meta layoffs: "People don't care about what you say, they care about..."

Quote of the Day by Mark Zuckerberg: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's quote, 'People don't care about what you say, they care about what you build,' gains prominence. This comes as Meta initiates significant layoffs. The company's aggressive pivot towards AI highlights the importance of tangible creation and measurable results. Employees…

The Economic Times

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Meta Settles Closely Watched Youth Mental Health Lawsuit With Kentucky District

Meta has reached a settlement with a Kentucky school district that accused the company and other major social media platforms of contributing to a youth mental health crisis through addictive product design.

International Business Times

The dirty old pub that is Facebook

Today from The Detail: The latest headline grabbing-story about the decline of Meta and the irrelevance of Facebook ignores the reality - the platform is still a marketing behemoth

Newsroom.co.nz

Meta data center allegedly muddies Georgia town's drinking water, investigation underway — EPA promises immediate investigation after congresswoman brings dirty jars of water to hearing

Morgan County residents are complaining about dirty water coming out of their faucets ever since Meta began constructing a data center near the area.

Tom’s Hardware

Meta and Snapchat blocking Saudi dissidents’ accounts

US social media firms acting on orders from Middle East kingdom accused of being ‘instruments of repression’

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Mark Cuban Says AI Won't Replace Most People — It Will Change What Entry-Level Jobs Look Like

Mark Cuban argues that AI will transform job structures rather than eliminate them, suggesting a future in which human oversight remains crucial despite advances in automation.

International Business Times UK

Trump cancels AI executive order over China fears

US president calls off plan to add safety guardrails amid pressure from Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg

The Independent UK

Meta Layoffs and Zuckerberg’s Reported “Beach Water Person” Job Sparks Debate

On May 20, Meta, the parent company owned by Mark Zuckerberg, announced another significant round of global workforce reductions, impacting roughly 10% of its employees in the first major wave. Alongside the layoffs, the company also stated that approximately 7,000 employees would be reassigned to new artificial intelligence-focused initiatives as…

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Social media giants settle claims they fueled kids’ anxiety crisis

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The Independent UK

‘She helped build the AI that replaced her’: Viral Meta layoff post sparks fear over future of white-collar jobs

Meta layoffs: Meta's recent 8,000 job cuts coincide with a significant shift of over 7,000 employees to AI roles. A viral post alleges employees were first tasked with building internal AI tools before layoffs, sparking widespread concern about AI replacing white-collar jobs. This development highlights growing anxieties across various professional…

The Economic Times

Meta settles major social media addiction lawsuit with school district

Kentucky is one of about 1,200 school districts across the US that have each sued Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube

The Guardian - US

WhatsApp, Meta can access Texans’ private messages, AG Ken Paxton claims in lawsuit

The attorney general’s office argues WhatsApp and parent company Meta are deceiving users by claiming the companies can’t view their encrypted messages.

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Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district

Meta has settled the first of many lawsuits brought by school districts across the country that sued social media companies seeking compensation for costs they say they incurred dealing with children's social media addiction and mental health harms

The Independent UK

Meta, TikTok settle bombshell case over children’s mental health crisis

The Times of India

'At least 3 fewer Indians': Woman's post on Meta layoff affecting H-1B visa holder with wife and kid in Seattle draws flak

A woman's post on an Indian engineer losing his job in the recent Meta layoff went viral as many people celebrated that now there will be three fewer Indians in the US and the man may have to pack his bags along with his wife and child from the US.…

Fortune

Meta laid off 10% of its workforce as Mark Zuckerberg warns that in the AI race ‘success isn’t a given’

Meta in the first quarter reported $56.31 billion in revenue, its biggest year-over-year increase in five years.

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MarketBeat

Meta Platforms 10% Layoff Raises a Bigger Question About AI Spending

Despite a 10% layoff, Meta Platforms' stock isn't getting the boost investors might have expected. CapEx versus layoff savings forecasts show why.

The Times of India

'Meta reached out to interview me the same week...': US founder asks what happened to employee retention

An American entrepreneur, Zach Wilson, claimed on X that Meta reached out to interview him for a principal role the same week the company decided to fire 8,000 people in a major shake-up attributed to AI. Wilson said he is certain that at least one of those 8,000 people has…

International Business Times UK

Meta, LinkedIn Layoff Terror: Workers 'Cry in Showers' While Training AI Replacements

Meta and LinkedIn have announced significant layoffs, raising concerns about job security and AI's growing influence in Big Tech.

The Guardian - US

Trump health officials issue advisory on children and teens’ excessive screen time

HHS advisory says high screen time among youths can be linked to poor sleep and weakened in-person relationships

AAP

K25.ai, Led by Tech Veteran Andy Cheung, Eyes Public Listing as World's First Prediction Market After $100M Valuation Investment from Nasdaq-Listed Strategic Partner

SINGAPORE, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- K25.ai, an APAC-focused AI-native live streaming and watch-to-predict platform, today announced the closing of a US$100 million-valued Pre-A strategic investment round led by NewGenIVF Group Limited (Nasdaq: NIVF) ("NewGenIVF" or "NIVF"), together with an exclusive APAC agency partnership.

The Economic Times

Meta planning more layoffs after terminating 8,000 staff? Axed employee's remark on Mark Zuckerberg sparks buzz

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg informed employees that no further company-wide layoffs are anticipated this year, following a recent wave affecting 10% of the workforce. Despite Zuckerberg's assurance, former employees and current staff express skepticism, citing rumors of August layoffs and a focus on performance-based cuts to avoid the "company-wide" label.

International Business Times

Mark Zuckerberg Tells Employees Success 'Isn't a Given' As Meta Begins Thousands Of Layoffs

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees that success "isn't a given" as the company conducts thousands of layoffs and furthers its push on AI.

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