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  Meta layoffs 2026: 200 Jobs cut as company restructures roles for AI future

  Technology | April 07, 2026 11:22 IST

  Meta is reportedly laying off around 200 employees in the US while restructuring its workforce to align with its growing AI ambitions. The company is also phasing out traditional middle management roles, replacing them with new AI-focused designations like “org lead” and “AI builder.”

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  Meta builds Elite AI team to boost Instagram, Facebook engagement: Report

  Technology | April 02, 2026 13:53 IST

  Meta has reportedly created an elite AI research team called MRS Research to improve content recommendations on Instagram and Facebook. The move highlights Meta’s growing focus on artificial intelligence to increase user engagement and ad performance.

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  Meta launches new Ray-Ban smart glasses for prescription users; price starts at Rs 41500

  Technology | April 01, 2026 18:41 IST

  Meta has introduced new 'prescription optimised' smart glasses in partnership with Ray-Ban. The new models offer improved fit, support for a wider range of prescriptions, and come with AI-powered features, priced at USD 499 (around Rs 41,500).

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  Meta lays off 700 employees amid AI push, while massive stock rewards for top executives

  Technology | March 26, 2026 11:25 IST

  Meta has laid off around 700 employees across key teams, including Reality Labs, even as it rolled out lucrative stock options for top executives. The move comes amid rising AI investments and potential plans for larger global job cuts.

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  Meta to shut down Horizon Worlds VR platform by June 2026: Metaverse plan faces major setback

  Technology | March 19, 2026 16:54 IST

  Meta is shutting down its metaverse platform Horizon Worlds for VR devices by June 2026 after struggling to gain users and incurring massive losses. Former employees have blamed internal management decisions for the failure of the ambitious project.

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  Mark Zuckerberg deposition examines Meta’s knowledge of teen social media risks in landmark trial

  Technology | March 05, 2026 11:53 IST

  A New Mexico jury viewed Mark Zuckerberg’s deposition in a landmark trial accusing Meta of hiding risks related to social media addiction and child exploitation. The case could shape thousands of similar lawsuits.

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  Meta trial: New Mexico prosecutors present video depositions of Zuckerberg, Mosseri

  Technology | March 04, 2026 12:19 IST

  New Mexico prosecutors presented video depositions of Mark Zuckerberg and Adam Mosseri in a trial accusing Meta of failing to disclose harmful effects of Instagram on children, including addiction and child safety risks.

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  Oakley Meta Vanguard at Rs 52300 and Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 at Rs 39900 launched

  Technology | February 26, 2026 22:17 IST

  Oakley Meta Vanguard and Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 smart glasses are now available in India via Amazon and Flipkart. Priced from Rs 39,900, the glasses feature Meta AI integration, 12MP cameras, 3K video recording, and extended battery life with charging cases.

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  Meta upgrades teen safety: Parents to get notifications for suicide-related searches

  Technology | February 26, 2026 22:00 IST

  Meta will begin notifying parents if supervised teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content on Instagram. The feature will roll out next week in select English-speaking countries, with global expansion planned later this year.

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  Meta to buy AMD’s MI450 AI chips in deal worth over $100 billion

  Technology | February 25, 2026 7:25 IST

  Meta Platforms will buy AMD’s latest MI450 AI chips under a 6-gigawatt agreement that could exceed $100 billion. The deal includes a performance-based warrant allowing Meta to acquire up to a 10% stake in AMD, boosting its AI data centre expansion plans.

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  Instagram’s new AI Face Swap feature spotted: Is it a threat to privacy?

  Technology | February 11, 2026 23:52 IST

  Instagram is reportedly developing an AI-powered face swap feature called “Create My Likeness.” The tool may allow users to generate AI images and videos using their own or others’ likeness, with permission-based controls to prevent misuse.

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  Facebook rolls out AI Animated Profile Photos, Restyle Tool and Fun Text Backgrounds

  Technology | February 11, 2026 21:15 IST

  Facebook has introduced AI-powered animated profile photos, a new Restyle tool for Stories and Memories, and animated backgrounds for text posts. The Meta AI features aim to make profiles more creative and engaging, especially for younger users.

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  Instagram may soon get Snapchat-style ‘Instants’ photo sharing feature

  Technology | February 10, 2026 12:57 IST

  Meta is reportedly developing a new Snapchat-style app called Instants, along with a similar feature for Instagram. The tool allows users to send disappearing photos that vanish after being viewed or expire within 24 hours.

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  You can’t play with citizens’ privacy in the name of data sharing: SC to WhatsApp, Meta

  Technology | February 03, 2026 14:24 IST

  The Supreme Court has warned WhatsApp and Meta that citizens’ right to privacy cannot be compromised under the guise of data sharing, delivering a strong message on user data protection.

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  Meta, TikTok and YouTube face explosive trial over claims they addicted and harmed children

  Technology | January 27, 2026 23:38 IST

  Meta, TikTok and YouTube are facing a landmark US trial over allegations that their platforms were deliberately designed to addict children and harm their mental health. Executives including Mark Zuckerberg are expected to testify.

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  Meta’s Superintelligence Labs delivers first AI models internally, CTO reveals

  Technology | January 22, 2026 8:22 IST

  Meta has confirmed that its newly formed Superintelligence Labs has delivered its first advanced AI models internally. The company’s CTO, Andrew Bosworth, said the early results are promising, signalling Meta’s renewed push to compete with Google and other AI leaders.

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  Instagram expands Meta AI Reel translations to Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Marathi

  Technology | January 17, 2026 11:48 IST

  Instagram has expanded its Meta AI-powered reel translation feature to five more Indian languages, including Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Marathi. The update also brings Indian-script font support to Instagram Edits, improving content creation for regional-language users across India.

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  Meta Layoff: 1500 employees to lose jobs as AI push grows; Reality Labs in danger!

  Technology | January 13, 2026 14:16 IST

  Meta is set to cut around 1500 jobs from its Reality Labs division, as it ramps up massive investments in AI and data centres. The move highlights a growing concern worldwide: as AI accelerates, thousands of skilled workers are being pushed into uncertainty, raising tough questions about jobs.

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  Meta names Trump's ex advisor Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman to lead AI push

  Technology | January 12, 2026 23:45 IST

  Meta Platforms has appointed Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman to lead its AI and infrastructure projects.

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  Meta AI Ads privacy policy sparks concern: Why are Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users worried?

  Technology | January 04, 2026 13:43 IST

  Several groups have filed complaints with the Federal Trade Commission regarding Meta's new privacy policy. This policy has become a headache for users, as it will allow them to be targeted with personalised ads using artificial intelligence.