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If Meta prevails against Apple in Europe, AI surveillance will be a feature, not a bug – Computerworld
We will immediately enter a dangerous world of AI-assisted digital surveillance, one that needs to be resisted, not just because it’s a deeply unpleasant world to be in, but also because such an ecosystem will be bad for innovation, undermine trust, and threaten every aspect of the digital transformation. Every platform will be forced to open up, and all your…
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Meta asks California AG to block OpenAI’s switch from non-profit to for-profit
Dear General Bonta: As a California company that builds Generative AI technology, Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”) is deeply concerned about OpenAI’s attempt to shed the non-profit status under which it was founded in order to establish a for-profit entity. We urge you to review this proposed transaction, including the nature and timing of any transfer of assets from OpenAI’s non-profit…
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Meta makes $1 million donation to Trump’s inauguration
Before the dinner, Zuckerberg showed off Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses and gifted a pair to Trump, according to the Journal. Zuckerberg’s advisers also met with incoming White House officials, including incoming White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. The donation marks a significant shift for Zuckerberg, who has until recently shied away from politics. Zuckerberg called Trump to congratulate him…
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Finally! Meta Quest VR headsets can now connect to your Windows 11 PC — with up to 3 virtual monitors
Microsoft has teamed up with Meta to bring Windows 11 to Meta Quest headsets, allowing users to bring their PC setups to mixed reality — and it’s available to try out right now. After announcing Mixed Reality Link last month, Microsoft’s first preview of the app is ready to download over at the store. It aims to seamlessly connect to…
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Meta wants to join the big tech nuclear club
Meta wants help from nuclear energy developers to power its data centers for AI, saying it needs up to four gigawatts of supply to meet surging demands. The move comes amid a drive by big tech firms to find new sources of energy, as AI models increasingly grow in size and require more and more power. The 4GW Meta says…
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Meta just unveiled plans to spend $10 billion on its largest-ever data center
Meta, together with Louisiana Economic Development (LED), is planning its biggest-ever data center in Richland Parish, northeast Louisiana. The $10 billion, AI-focused facility will occupy four million square feet on 2,250 acres. Construction is expected to start this month and to take until 2030. “Richland Parish in Louisiana is an outstanding location for Meta to call home for a number…
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Meta quietly leans on rival GPT-4 despite Zuckerberg’s bold Llama claims
This hybrid approach allows Meta to leverage the strengths of multiple AI models, but it also raises questions about how far the company has come in realizing its ambition to lead the generative AI market. As Meta continues to innovate with Llama, its quiet dependence on GPT-4 reveals the complexities of staying competitive in an industry defined by rapid technological…
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Meta to Face €550 Million Lawsuit in Spain
A date has been set for Meta to face a €550 million lawsuit in Spanish court next year. The Association of Information Media, representing 90 Spanish media outlets, accuses Facebook’s parent company of violating E.U. data protection laws. Meta allegedly built its advertising empire by unlawfully collecting and using European users’ personal data without their explicit consent between May 2018…
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Windows 11 will soon be available on Meta Quest 3 headsets – Computerworld
Using a Quest headset as a private, large or multi-monitor setup makes sense from a productivity persective, said Avi Greengart, founder of research firm Technsponential. Access to all of Windows — rather than just a browser and select Windows 365 apps — adds “a lot of utility.” “Large virtual monitors are a key use case for investing in head-mounted displays, whether that’s a mainstream headset like the…
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EU Fines Meta Nearly €800 Million over Facebook Marketplace
It’s been a tough week over at Meta HQ, as the European Commission has slapped the tech giant with another fine for tying Facebook Marketplace, its classified-ad service, to Facebook and using non-public advertising data. Authorities are demanding €797.72 million for Meta, which is essentially giving Marketplace an unfair advantage over competing digital storefronts. Marketplace was set up in 2016…
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