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Technology

Meta Licenses Midjourney's AI Tech: Images and Videos are about to get a lot better!

Meta partners with Midjourney, licensing their AI tech to boost image and video generation. Get ready for some serious AI upgrades!

posted on 08/23/2025
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Technology

Meta Freezes AI Hiring After Talent Acquisition Spree

Meta pauses AI hiring after acquiring over 50 AI researchers and engineers, following a reorganization of its AI division. The company clarifies it as basic planning.

posted on 08/21/2025
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Technology

Meta Under Fire: Senator Probes AI Chatbots' Interactions With Children

Senator Hawley investigates Meta after reports surface of their AI chatbots engaging in sensual chats with children. Concerns are raised about ethical oversight.

posted on 08/16/2025
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Social Media

Threads hits 400 Million Monthly Active Users: Meta's X competitor keeps growing!

Meta's Threads is growing fast. The social network has surpassed 400 million monthly active users and its numbers are getting closer to X.

posted on 08/13/2025
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Virtual Reality

Meta Demos Futuristic VR Headsets: A Sneak Peek at Hyperreal Experiences

Meta unveiled wild VR headset prototypes, offering a glimpse into the future of hyperrealistic virtual experiences and ultrawide immersion.

posted on 08/08/2025
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Artificial Intelligence

Meta Gains Two More AI Researchers from OpenAI for Superintelligence Lab

Meta boosts its AI division by acquiring Jason Wei and possibly Hyung Won Chung from OpenAI. Zuckerberg aims to accelerate Meta's AGI development.

posted on 07/16/2025
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Technology

Zuckerberg Eyes AI Domination: Can We Trust His Vision After the Metaverse Misstep?

Mark Zuckerberg is pursuing AI. But can we really trust his vision for the future after the metaverse disappointment? He's spending big, but should we be wary?

posted on 07/04/2025
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Technology

Meta vs OpenAI: Talent war and the cost of AI ambition

Explore how Meta's aggressive talent poaching is challenging OpenAI's mission-driven culture, sparking a battle for AI dominance.

posted on 07/04/2025
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Artificial Intelligence

Meta's AI Chatbots May Soon Send Unsolicited Follow-Up Messages

Meta is reportedly training its AI chatbots to send unprompted follow-up messages on Instagram and WhatsApp, aiming to boost user engagement and retention.

posted on 07/03/2025
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Technology

Meta's AI Ambitions: Accessing Private User Photos - A Privacy Concern?

Meta is exploring access to users' private photos for AI training. This raises concerns about privacy and data usage. Should users be worried?

posted on 06/28/2025
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Technology & Electronics

Meta in Talks to Acquire PlayAI: Expanding its AI Voice Capabilities

Meta is reportedly considering acquiring PlayAI, a voice cloning startup, to enhance its AI offerings and potentially roll out more realistic voice features across its products.

posted on 06/27/2025
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Artificial Intelligence

Meta Lands OpenAI Researchers Amidst AI Talent War: Zuckerberg's Strategy Pays Off?

Despite Altman's mockery, Meta successfully hires three OpenAI researchers, signaling a potential shift in the AI talent landscape and the effectiveness of Zuckerberg's recruiting tactics.

posted on 06/26/2025