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The European Union has opened an antitrust investigation into Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, over concerns that its rollout of new artificial intelligence features may breach the bloc’s competition rules. The probe,…

Meta Platforms Inc. has rolled out a new standalone WhatsApp application for Apple Watch users, enabling direct access to chats and voice messaging without needing an iPhone. The updated app, announced on Tuesday, allows users to record…

Facebook parent company Meta is set to lay off about 600 employees from its artificial intelligence division as part of a broader effort to streamline operations following years of aggressive hiring, according to U.S. media reports on…

Meta will begin using people’s conversations with its artificial intelligence chatbot to tailor the ads and content they see on Facebook and Instagram, the social media giant announced Wednesday. The company said it would start notifying…

Meta showed off new smart glasses on Wednesday as it continued to bank on a lifestyle shift toward blending reality and virtual space despite the efforts inflicting heavy financial losses. Announcements included the debut of Meta Ray-Ban…

The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has upheld the $220 million fine imposed on Meta Platforms Incorporated by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). In a statement on Friday, the FCCPC’s Director…

Social media juggernaut Meta stands trial on Monday facing serious US government allegations that it abused its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors. By moving forward, the trial in a…

Social media giant Meta announced Tuesday a significant rollback of its content moderation policies, including the termination of its third-party fact-checking program in the United States. “We’re going to get rid of fact-checkers and…

Meta Platforms Inc., Google, TikTok and Snap will have to face lawsuits brought by school districts in federal court blaming their “addictive” apps for contributing to a mental health crisis among students. The ruling Thursday by US…

Alphabet's Google is testing showing check marks next to certain companies on its search results, a company spokesperson said on Friday, in a move aimed at helping users identify verified sources and steer clear of fake websites.…