Meta head of product for 'AI for work' transformation is leaving companyA key Meta executive overseeing AI tool improvements is departing. Emily Dalton Smith was leading efforts to centralise internal AI tools i...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Meta head of product for 'AI for work' transformation is leaving companyMeta is hitting a new chapter as Emily Dalton Smith, a key executive with a longstanding history at the company since 2015, exits. Her lead...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety lawThe lawsuit seeks a court order directing the platform, which is owned by ByteDance, to make changes to bring it into compliance with the l...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
UK PM Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media appsBritain plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this move aims to protect young peo...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Facebook not working today? Why are users reporting face login failures as Meta apps face outageThousands of Facebook users reported widespread issues accessing the platform on Friday morning, with over 100,000 complaints logged on Dow...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbotsThe bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by setting up a digital regulator to establish safety standards, a government official said. C...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM StarmerUnder the new plans, companies like Apple and Google should build or activate technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to detect and...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Epstein accusers face relentless harassment; threats and intimidation escalate after identities exposed in Justice Department filesVictims of Jeffrey Epstein face severe threats and harassment. Their identities were exposed in government files, leading to online abuse a...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Meta tool to track employee mouse clicks on collision course with EU privacy rulesMeta's AI training tool, Model Capability Initiative (MCI), is reportedly capturing extensive U.S. employee computer usage, including non-U...
29 May, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Meta lays off nearly 1,400 Washington employees in latest tech workforce cut: Check worst-hit departments, severance package and moreMeta is set to lay off nearly 1,400 employees across Washington state, including Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond, starting July 22, 2026. Th...
28 May, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Over 114,000 jobs cut in tech so far in 2026 as AI drives layoffs at Amazon, LinkedIn, othersTech companies are implementing significant workforce reductions, with 114,210 roles cut in early 2026, driven by AI and automation. Major ...
25 May, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Meta CEO tells employees he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this yearHe made the announcement on the same day the Facebook owner carried out a far-reaching restructuring of the company, laying off 10% of its ...
20 May, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Meta lays out details of May 20 restructuring in internal documentMeta is implementing significant workforce changes, laying off 10% of its global employees this week and planning further cuts. These moves...
19 May, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen timeTech giants Meta and Google funded trusted children's brands to teach responsible tech use. This occurred even as their apps were designed ...
14 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
California county sues Meta over scam adsSanta Clara County has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, claiming that the company profited from deceptive advertisements circulating...
12 May, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Meta challenges UK media regulator over online safety feesMeta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is taking legal action against Britain's media regulator, Ofcom. The challenge concerns how fees...
07 May, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Opposition parties back Mamata Banerjee; her decision not to quit a protest against Centre & EC, says Sanjay RautSanjay Raut and NCP (SP) back Mamata Banerjee's decision not to resign as West Bengal Chief Minister. They allege democratic processes were...
06 May, 2026, 07.30 PM IST