Elon Musk reignited his long-running rivalry with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg after making a significant announcement on X, using the opportunity to criticize the traditional corporate communication style often associated with major technology companies. Musk, who frequently shares company updates directly with millions of followers on X, suggested that communicating with users through social media...
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sought detailed explanations from leading messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Meta, regarding their implementation of username-based identity features. The move comes amid growing concerns that such features could potentially be exploited for impersonation, cyber fraud, and online identity misuse, raising fresh questions about digital...
Meta has unveiled plans to invest approximately C$13 billion in the construction of a large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Alberta, marking the company’s first major data center project in Canada. The investment represents one of the largest technology infrastructure commitments in the country’s history and highlights the growing global race to expand AI...
Meta has taken another major step in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape by expanding its portfolio of generative AI tools with the introduction of Muse, a new AI-powered image generation system. The rollout reflects the company’s broader strategy of integrating advanced AI capabilities across its ecosystem while giving users, creators, and businesses more sophisticated...
The introduction of a username-based identity system on WhatsApp has triggered a fresh debate over the balance between user privacy and national security. While the feature is expected to enhance privacy by allowing users to communicate without revealing their phone numbers, authorities have expressed concerns that it could also complicate criminal investigations and make it...
WhatsApp is preparing to introduce a major privacy-focused update that could significantly change how users connect and communicate on the platform. The messaging service is developing a new username-based system that will allow people to initiate conversations without having to share their personal phone numbers, marking one of the most notable privacy enhancements in the...
Fresh controversy has erupted around Mark Zuckerberg and Meta after a purported leaked internal audio recording suggested that the tech giant may have been monitoring employee computer activity to improve its artificial intelligence systems. The incident has triggered widespread debate over workplace surveillance, employee privacy, and the growing influence of AI-driven automation inside major technology...
Meta-owned Instagram announced a new rollout of three new features on Wednesday. To help users connect more effectively with their friends, the three features are: ‘reposts’, ‘friend map’, and ‘friends’ feed in the reels tab. Which posts can you repost? According to Instagram’s blog, “You can repost public reels and feed posts, making it easier...