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I read Careless People, the Meta tell-all — and it made me want the chapter Sarah Wynn-Williams couldn’t write

Reading Careless People helped me understand how Facebook’s internal culture may have allowed Mark Zuckerberg’s strange metaverse obsession to become Meta’s defining idea.

TechRadar

US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq rises as chip stocks' gains offset Middle East jitters

Wall Street rose as chip stocks rallied, offsetting concerns over escalating US-Iran tensions. Gains in semiconductor firms, led by Micron and Applied Materials, lifted indexes, while Meta slipped on AI chip updates. Stable jobless claims supported sentiment, though volatility in AI-linked stocks and rate hike expectations kept markets cautious.

The Economic Times

Meta AI Data Centre Contractor Triggers Biohazard Scare After Flushing Rare Bacterium Into Public Sewers

A contractor at Meta's AI data centre in Cheyenne discharged water containing a rare bacterium into the sewers, prompting officials to shut down public irrigation as a precautionary measure.

International Business Times UK

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I praised Meta’s smart glasses privacy update yesterday — today, its ‘super sensing’ glasses proved me completely wrong

Meta is reportedly working on AI glasses that record all day long, and in a complete 180 to yesterday's privacy update, the recording light could be turned off.

Tom’s Guide

Hollywood Vs Zuckerberg: CAA Warns Meta's AI Image Tool Needs A Major Privacy Overhaul

Creative Artists Agency urges Meta to enhance consent measures for its AI tool, Muse Image, advocating for creators' control over their digital likenesses and stronger default protections.

International Business Times UK

Meta to put AI chip into production in September as it looks to double computing capacity, memo shows

Meta Platforms plans to manufacture its own artificial intelligence chip starting September. This initiative aims to significantly increase the company's overall computing power by next year. The custom-designed chip, code-named Iris, is part of a multi-generation project. Meta is working with Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co for design and…

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Meta's new AI tool uses your Instagram photos by default — here’s how to opt out

Meta's new AI image tool automatically uses public Instagram photos unless you opt out.

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120,000 tech jobs cut in 2026 as AI drives Big Tech's reset; India's IT could be next

Global technology layoffs are resurfacing in 2026, driven by artificial intelligence adoption. Companies are restructuring teams and automating tasks, even while reporting strong revenues. India's IT sector faces potential job losses as companies redesign their operational strategies. Fresh graduates are experiencing delayed onboarding and withdrawn job offers from major tech…

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Govt to examine Meta's Muse AI tool that lets users generate images from Instagram profiles: IT Secretary

India's government will examine Meta's new AI image tool for legal compliance. Concerns are growing over privacy and the use of Instagram photos. The tool allows image generation from public Instagram profiles without explicit consent. Experts warn this could normalise deepfakes and harm creators' reputations. Meta states users control content…

The Economic Times

Mark Zuckerberg's Biggest Legal Nightmare Yet? The Meta Battle That Could Cost $1.4T

A landmark Meta trial could reshape social media rules as four US states accuse Facebook and Instagram of addictive designs targeting children and teenagers.

International Business Times UK

Mark Zuckerberg Faces Outrage After Deadly Bacteria Found in Water Systems Near $800 Million Data Centre

Meta's AI data centre in Cheyenne, Wyoming, faces criticism after rare bacteria were found in wastewater, leading to new environmental regulations and concerns over AI infrastructure impacts.

International Business Times UK

Govt to decide on action against Meta after response to Instagram child abuse ads notice: IT Secretary

India's IT Ministry awaits Meta's formal response to a notice regarding child exploitation ads. Meta published a blog detailing its efforts to combat child sexual abuse material. The company highlighted AI-powered detection and large-scale enforcement actions. This scrutiny follows a BBC report alleging algorithm promotion of such content.

The Economic Times

Meta plans biggest AI data centre outside US in Canada with $9.1bn investment

Meta will pour more than $9.1bn (€8.4bn) into a new artificial intelligence data centre in Alberta, Canada — its largest outside the United States — powered by a dedicated natural gas plant.

Euronews

US Stock Market: Meta unveils C$13 billion AI data centre in Canada; stock in focus

Meta Platforms will invest C$13 billion in its first Canadian data centre. This facility in Sturgeon County, Alberta, will support artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion. The project highlights Alberta's energy advantages and favourable business environment for technology firms.

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The Independent UK

Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US

Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than 13 billion Canadian dollars ($9.1 billion) to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States

International Business Times UK

Four US States Demand $1.4 Trillion from Meta Over Claims It Addicted Children to Instagram and Facebook

Four US states demand $1.4 trillion from Meta, alleging Instagram and Facebook were designed to addict young users, misleading the public on safety. The trial is set for August

The Economic Times

Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada

Meta has doubled down on AI, pledging hundreds of billions of dollars to build large AI data centers in the U.S. The Alberta announcement represents the company's 33rd data center ‌globally.

The Economic Times

EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media

Restrictions on children's use of social media in the European Union could come as early as this summer, as a long-awaited expert report next week is expected to recommend limiting minors' access to online platforms. "It is not the question when children or teenagers would have access to social media,…

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Meta's $1.4 Trillion Penalty Threat Is Nearly as Big as the Company Itself in Youth Safety Lawsuit

Meta faces a potential $1.4 trillion penalty in a youth safety lawsuit as four US states accuse it of addicting teens to Facebook and Instagram, with a New Mexico verdict adding pressure.

Tom’s Guide

From hidden menus to frustrating trade-offs, our complete comparison of major AI chatbot privacy controls shows exactly how ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and others track your chats and what you can do to stop them

I compared the privacy settings of ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, Copilot, Meta AI and Grok to see which made it easiest to opt out of AI training.

Fortune

Amazon’s $25 billion ‘surprise’ bond sale dangled extra yield to lure in buyers—and flashed a warning sign about the AI boom

Hyperscalers have sold an estimated $194 billion in AI-related bonds this year, and widening spreads on Amazon’s latest bond issuance show the market wants tech giants to pony up.

Barchart

Nebius Stock Sold Off on Meta’s Data Center News. Buy the Dip.

Nebius stock sank on Meta’s cloud ambitions. SemiAnalysis believes Meta's AI expansion strengthens the buy-the-dip case.

Android Central

Meta's Muse Image can use public Instagram profiles for AI creations

Meta AI introduced users to Muse Image, a new image generator that lets users create and share on Instagram and WhatsApp.

TechRadar

Meta just fixed a privacy vulnerability with its Ray-Ban smart glasses, but could cameraless designs be the better future?

I hate cameraless smart glasses, so I’m glad Meta just solved a big vulnerability with its specs.

MarketBeat

Meta Platforms’ Cloud Push: Growth Opportunity Versus AI Concerns

Meta Platforms shares rose 8.8% on reports it may sell excess compute capacity to third parties, a move that could boost revenue but raises questions about its AI product strength.

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