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Meta Pivots to Closed, Monetizable AI Model, Edging Away From Open-Source Strategy
Meta Platforms is reportedly shifting its artificial intelligence strategy from an open-source approach to a closed, monetizable model. This move marks a...
Meta's Stake in Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Confirmed at 3-5%
A board director at EssilorLuxottica confirmed that Meta holds a stake in the European eyewear company. The investment is confirmed at a minimum of 3%, with a...
Meta Warns Australian Youth Social Media Ban Pushes Teens to Less Safe Platforms
Meta Platforms criticized Australia’s new social media ban for individuals under 16 in a statement issued December 10, 2025. The company argues the law, which...
Meta Revamps Facebook to Attract Gen Z Users
Meta announced a significant redesign of the Facebook platform, specifically targeting younger audiences, particularly Gen Z. The update makes the home feed...
Meta Secures EU Approval for New Ad Model, Avoiding Billions in Potential Fines
European Union antitrust regulators approved Meta Platforms' revised "pay-or-consent" advertising model for Facebook and Instagram. This decision allows Meta...
Meta Trades Mixed Amidst Ongoing EU Antitrust Scrutiny
The European Commission is actively investigating WhatsApp’s new policy regarding third-party AI providers, concerned it illegally blocks rival AI services...
Meta edges lower as investors digest metaverse cuts and AI wearables push
Meta Platforms announced a major strategic shift, deciding to sharply cut up to 30% of its 2026 Reality Labs budget (reducing spend by $4–$6 billion) to...
META stock slides as investors react to increased AI capex and expense guidance
Meta Platforms Inc. stock closed at $618.94 on November 6, 2025, down 2.67%, and is trading at $616.33 (-0.42%) pre-market on November 7, 2025. The decline...
Meta and Other Social Media Giants Must Face Jury Trial Over Youth Addiction Claims
A California judge has ruled that Meta Platforms, along with ByteDance, Alphabet, and Snap, must face trial over allegations that they designed their social...
Meta Faces Amended Lawsuit Alleging Billions in Ad Overcharges
Meta Platforms is facing a renewed legal challenge as an amended complaint has been filed alleging the company systematically overcharged advertisers by...
Meta Allegedly Profits Billions From Scam Ads, Internal Documents Reveal
An investigation based on internal Meta documents reveals the company projected it would earn approximately $16 billion, or about 10% of its annual revenue,...
Motion Picture Association Demands Meta Cease Use of PG-13 Rating for Teen Content
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has issued a cease and desist letter to Meta, demanding the company stop using the PG-13 rating in its new safety features...
French Regulator Rules Facebook's Job Ad Algorithm is Sexist
France's equalities regulator, the Défenseur des Droits, has ruled that Facebook's algorithm for placing job advertisements is sexist and results in indirect...
Connecticut Prepares Potential Lawsuit Against Meta Over Cambridge Analytica
Connecticut's attorney general is laying the groundwork to potentially sue Meta Platforms over the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal that unfolded seven...
Meta Platforms Finalizes $30 Billion Senior Notes Offering to Fund Growth and AI Initiatives
Meta Platforms announced the completion of a $30 billion offering of senior unsecured notes with a range of maturities. This significant debt issuance is...
Meta's WhatsApp Wins Partial Reprieve in India as Tribunal Lifts Data-Sharing Ban
India's National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has provided partial relief to Meta Platforms by setting aside a key directive from the Competition...
Meta Denies Using Copyrighted Adult Films for AI Training, Cites Employee 'Personal Use'
Meta Platforms has formally denied allegations that it illegally downloaded thousands of copyrighted pornographic videos to train its generative AI models. In...
Meta Lays Off 600 Employees in Superintelligence Labs to Streamline AI Efforts
Meta is laying off approximately 600 employees from its Meta Superintelligence Labs division in a move to streamline operations and accelerate decision-making....
Meta Stock Declines as Forecast for Higher Spending Overshadows Strong Revenue
Meta Platforms reported third-quarter revenue of $51.24 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. However, the company's earnings per share came in at $1.05,...
Meta Expands Ad Formats on Threads Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
Meta is introducing new advertising formats on its Threads platform, positioning itself to capture more ad revenue during the busy holiday shopping period. The...