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Meta

Meta partners with Reliance on its first AI data centre in India

The Meta-Reliance tie-up boosts the relationship that began around 2020.
The Meta-Reliance tie-up boosts the relationship that began around 2020.

Threats to US lawmakers on Facebook spiked after Meta rolled back safeguards: Watchdog

Threats targeting US lawmakers on Facebook rocketed after Meta rolled back key content moderation policies in 2025.
Threats targeting US lawmakers on Facebook rocketed after Meta rolled back key content moderation policies in 2025.

EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots for free

The EU says Meta will have to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform while the EU wraps up an antitrust probe or risk a heavy fine.
The EU says Meta will have to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform while the EU wraps up an antitrust probe or risk a heavy fine.

Meta takes legal action against Israeli spyware firm NSO

Meta said its WhatsApp messaging service disrupted new spear phishing attempts linked to NSO, an entity blacklisted by the US government and identified as a national security risk.
Meta said its WhatsApp messaging service disrupted new spear phishing attempts linked to NSO, an entity blacklisted by the US government and identified as a national security risk.

Meta criticises Australia’s bid to make tech giants pay publishers for news content

Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, called the Australian proposal “grossly unfair”.
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, called the Australian proposal “grossly unfair”.

Meta plans AI pendant, ‘wearables for work’ in hardware boost, The Information reports

In 2025, Meta acquired AI-wearables startup Limitless, maker of a pendant-style device that records and transcribes real-world conversations
In 2025, Meta acquired AI-wearables startup Limitless, maker of a pendant-style device that records and transcribes real-world conversations

Meta, Snap, TikTok and YouTube to pay $34.5 million to settle Kentucky school district’s lawsuit

The Breathitt school district accused the companies of designing their platforms to keep young users hooked, driving anxiety, depression and self-harm among students and leaving schools to deal with the consequences.
The Breathitt school district accused the companies of designing their platforms to keep young users hooked, driving anxiety, depression and self-harm among students and leaving schools to deal with the consequences.

Meta enters ‘paid era’ with subscription plans for Instagram, Facebook and first one for AI

Meta will also introduce a US$3-US$4 monthly subscription across its three flagship social media platforms, providing select personalised features.
Meta will also introduce a US$3-US$4 monthly subscription across its three flagship social media platforms, providing select personalised features.

China expands travel curbs to top AI talent at private firms

Authorities previously barred two of Manus’ co-founders from leaving China.
Authorities previously barred two of Manus’ co-founders from leaving China.

Manus weighs raising $1.3b to unwind Meta takeover

 It’s unclear how new owners would carve out Manus’ agentic AI technology, much of which has been integrated into Meta’s systems.
 It’s unclear how new owners would carve out Manus’ agentic AI technology, much of which has been integrated into Meta’s systems.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.