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Researchers at Meta are teaching AI to understand the physical world the way humans do—by watching and predicting, not just reading text. This breakthrough could finally make helpful home robots and safer self-driving cars a reality.
Meta just reversed controversial language that appeared to give it permission to scrape news sites for AI training. The tech giant listened to publishers and clarified it won't override their content preferences.
A historic crackdown on West African fraud networks rescued 117 people forced into scam operations while removing millions of fake accounts. Ten countries and 15 tech companies worked together to arrest 28 suspects and identify over 30 scam centers.
Meta deployed new artificial intelligence tools that proactively caught over 98% of child exploitation content in India before anyone reported it. The company now uses advanced AI systems that can detect hidden dangers in seemingly harmless ads.
Tech giant Meta just locked in its seventh clean energy project with Apex Clean Energy, a 144-megawatt solar farm in Texas that will pump millions into local schools and create hundreds of jobs. This partnership proves that big tech can power progress while lifting up entire communities.
Social media giant Meta will now report child sexual abuse material directly to Indian law enforcement, marking a major step forward in protecting children online. The move comes after intense pressure from India's government over harmful content on Facebook and Instagram.
Meta just agreed to transform how teens use Instagram and Facebook, adding time limits, night mode, and beauty filter blocks as part of a historic settlement. Parents will finally control these settings, with an independent auditor making sure Meta follows through.
Meta will pay $17 billion and implement sweeping new protections for young users on Instagram and Facebook, including daily time limits and enhanced parental controls. The landmark settlement with 52 state attorneys general aims to protect kids' mental health after allegations the company knowingly designed addictive products.
Meta just settled a 29-state lawsuit by agreeing to pay $18 billion and implement major protections for young users, including daily time limits and nighttime blocks. The changes could reshape how millions of kids experience social media.
Social media giant Meta will pay $18 billion and implement sweeping new safety features for teens on Instagram and Facebook. The historic settlement forces real change after states proved the company knew young kids were using their platforms but did little to stop it.
Meta will pay $17 billion to 47 states and implement new child safety features on Facebook and Instagram, ending a landmark lawsuit over teen mental health. The settlement marks a turning point in holding social media companies accountable for protecting young users.
Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion and transform how children use Facebook and Instagram, settling lawsuits from 29 states that accused the tech giant of putting young users at risk. The changes include daily time limits and nighttime restrictions designed to protect kids online.