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Meta releases latest multimodal AI models, Llama 4

Meta has just released Llama 4, its newest set of artificial intelligence models, designed to process and generate text, images, audio, and video. The first two publicly available versions—Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick—are now open for download, while a more advanced model, Llama 4 Behemoth, remains in development.

Meta’s Llama AI generates revenue through cloud hosting deals, lawsuit reveals

A newly unredacted court filing on March 19 in the ongoing copyright lawsuit Kadrey v. Meta has disclosed that Meta benefits financially from revenue-sharing agreements with companies that host its Llama models.

Meta is testing its first in-house AI chips: report

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is testing its first in-house chip designed to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems, according to sources cited by Reuters. The move marks a significant step in Meta’s efforts to reduce its dependence on external suppliers like Nvidia and lower its massive infrastructure costs.

Messenger logo goes back to blue

Facebook Messenger’s logo has recently reverted to a solid blue design, replacing the purple and pink gradient that had been in place since 2020. 

Messenger rolls out new safety, useful, and fun features

Meta's latest updates reflect a commitment to making Messenger safer, more useful, social and fun

Meta is planning on making humanoid robots

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is making a major push into AI-powered humanoid robots, according to a recent Reuters report citing an internal company memo. The company is setting up a new division within its Reality Labs unit to develop robots capable of assisting with physical tasks.

WhatsApp claims Israeli company spied on users: report

WhatsApp, the messaging service owned by Meta Platforms, has accused Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions of targeting approximately 90 of its users, including journalists and members of civil society, as per a recent report by Reuters.

Former Meta COO faces legal sanctions in Cambridge Analytica lawsuit

Sheryl Sandberg, Meta’s former Chief Operating Officer, is facing mounting legal challenges related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal as a Delaware judge has sanctioned Sandberg for allegedly deleting emails tied to a shareholder lawsuit, which accuses her and former Meta board member Jeff Zients of violating legal obligations regarding user privacy.

Meta to invest over $60 bln in AI expansion for 2025: Mark Zuckerberg

Meta Platforms has announced plans to invest up to $65 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure in 2025, a move aimed at strengthening its position in the competitive AI race alongside industry leaders such as OpenAI and Google.

April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025

Meta releases latest multimodal AI models, Llama 4

Meta has just released Llama 4, its newest set of artificial intelligence models, designed to process and generate text, images, audio, and video. The first two publicly available versions—Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick—are now open for download, while a more advanced model, Llama 4 Behemoth, remains in development.

March 22, 2025
March 22, 2025

Meta’s Llama AI generates revenue through cloud hosting deals, lawsuit reveals

A newly unredacted court filing on March 19 in the ongoing copyright lawsuit Kadrey v. Meta has disclosed that Meta benefits financially from revenue-sharing agreements with companies that host its Llama models.

March 12, 2025
March 12, 2025

Meta is testing its first in-house AI chips: report

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is testing its first in-house chip designed to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems, according to sources cited by Reuters. The move marks a significant step in Meta’s efforts to reduce its dependence on external suppliers like Nvidia and lower its massive infrastructure costs.

March 1, 2025
March 1, 2025

Messenger logo goes back to blue

Facebook Messenger’s logo has recently reverted to a solid blue design, replacing the purple and pink gradient that had been in place since 2020. 

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

Messenger rolls out new safety, useful, and fun features

Meta's latest updates reflect a commitment to making Messenger safer, more useful, social and fun

February 16, 2025
February 16, 2025

Meta is planning on making humanoid robots

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is making a major push into AI-powered humanoid robots, according to a recent Reuters report citing an internal company memo. The company is setting up a new division within its Reality Labs unit to develop robots capable of assisting with physical tasks.

February 3, 2025
February 3, 2025

WhatsApp claims Israeli company spied on users: report

WhatsApp, the messaging service owned by Meta Platforms, has accused Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions of targeting approximately 90 of its users, including journalists and members of civil society, as per a recent report by Reuters.

January 27, 2025
January 27, 2025

Former Meta COO faces legal sanctions in Cambridge Analytica lawsuit

Sheryl Sandberg, Meta’s former Chief Operating Officer, is facing mounting legal challenges related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal as a Delaware judge has sanctioned Sandberg for allegedly deleting emails tied to a shareholder lawsuit, which accuses her and former Meta board member Jeff Zients of violating legal obligations regarding user privacy.

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

Meta to invest over $60 bln in AI expansion for 2025: Mark Zuckerberg

Meta Platforms has announced plans to invest up to $65 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure in 2025, a move aimed at strengthening its position in the competitive AI race alongside industry leaders such as OpenAI and Google.

January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025

Meta excludes paid ads from ‘Community Notes’ rollout, report suggests

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, and Instagram, plans to exclude paid advertisements from its upcoming “Community Notes” feature, according to a recent report by Reuters.