Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is pushing for widespread adoption of AI-generated "friends," claiming the technology can ease loneliness and fill social voids in modern life. In a recent interview on the Dwarkesh Podcast, Zuckerberg said people increasingly lack personal connections and that AI companions could become a rational alternative.
Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom testified in federal court this week that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg deliberately limited resources to Instagram after acquiring the platform, fearing its rapid growth could outshine Facebook. Systrom’s testimony is a key part of the Federal Trade Commission’s ongoing antitrust case against Meta, alleging the company used its power to crush competition and form an illegal monopoly.
Meta Platforms has introduced new safety measures on Instagram, requiring users under 16 to obtain parental approval before accessing the platform's live-streaming feature.
Sarah Wynn-Williams, former Director of Global Public Policy at Facebook (now Meta), testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism on Wednesday alleging that Meta compromised U.S. national security in efforts to gain favor with China.
Meta announced that it will begin testing community notes on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads as a replacement to its former "fact-checking" system as early as next week.
The Trump administration has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing antitrust cases against Amazon and Meta, signaling a continued crackdown on Big Tech's market dominance. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson stated that these ongoing cases will proceed, emphasizing a dedication to "holding Big Tech's feet to the fire."
Meta Platforms notified employees on Friday about upcoming job reductions, set to be announced on Monday. The company is reportedly making thousands of layoffs.
When Melania Trump stood behind her husband, President-elect Donald Trump, during his inauguration, she made a statement that transcended words. Her choice of attire, particularly the navy boater-style hat, sent a clear and unspoken message: the Trump era was not only entering a new chapter but reclaiming its narrative.
