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Meta CEO Zuckerberg dines with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The 40-year-old chief executive of Meta -- which owns Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp -- has been carefully trying to mend ties with Trump.
Meta makes its AI model available for military use
Meta has announced it will make its open-source AI model, Llama, available to US government agencies and contractors working on national security tasks. Previously, Llama was primarily used by researchers and private businesses, but this new development expands its applications to defence and security work, including the US military.
AI features boosted time spent on Facebook by 8%: Zuckerberg
Improvements in AI-driven feeds and video recommendations have led to an 8% rise in time spent on Facebook and a 6% increase on Instagram this year, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the company's latest quarterly earnings report.
Meta Connect 2024: All the key announcements
At the annual Meta Connect 2024 event, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed a series of product launches and updates, including a new mixed reality headset, its most advanced augmented reality (AR) glasses yet, and new AI-driven features. Here's a look at the key announcements from the event.
What to expect from Meta's upcoming event
Meta’s annual Connect developers conference is set to take place from September 25 to 26, 2024, and is expected to unveil the tech giant's developments in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI). This year, eyes are on Meta’s hardware releases, alongside potential updates to their AI capabilities. Here’s what to look out for at the event.
Mark Zuckerberg is now endorsing open-source AI tech
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms and the founder of Facebook, has recently released an open letter titled "Open source AI is the path forward". In it, he publicly endorsed the use of open-source AI tech, indicating how tech companies could flourish if restrictions regarding AI were lifted by competitors.
Zuckerberg apologises to parents at US Senate online child safety hearing
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday apologised to families at a US Senate hearing about the impact that social media has on children
Mark Zuckerberg begins cattle farming
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has undertaken cattle-raising at Ko'olau Ranch, Kauai, Hawaii in a goal to produce premium quality beef. As per Zuckerberg in a recent Facebook post, the chosen cattle breeds are Wagyu and Angus, with the ranch emphasising a local and vertically integrated approach throughout the production process.
Mark Zuckerberg injured in martial arts training, undergoes knee surgery
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has undergone knee surgery following an injury sustained during his martial arts training. Zuckerberg tore one of his anterior cruciate ligaments, or ACLs while preparing for an upcoming MMA fight scheduled for early next year.
Mark Zuckerberg to build AI to help at home and work
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said he plans to build artificial intelligence (AI) to help him around the house and with his work.
Why is Mark Zuckerberg angry at critics in India?
Mark Zuckerberg is feeling the force of critics who believe his effort to provide Indians with free access to a limited number of internet services hurts India's democracy and violates net neutrality.
Zuckerberg voices support for Muslim Facebook users
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg reassures Muslim Facebook users that they are “always welcome” on the popular social media platform.
Govt to hold meeting with Facebook tomorrow
The government is to hold two separate meetings with the Facebook authority tomorrow for signing a deal with the popular social media site to get the information of its Bangladeshi users.
Zuckerberg defends his new philanthropic initiative
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg defends the unusual company structure chosen for the eye-catching philanthropic venture launched to celebrate the birth of his daughter.
New father vows to give away Facebook fortune
Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg announces he is a dad and pledged to give away his fortune to make the world a "better place" for baby daughter Maxima and others.
Facebook extends parental leave policy for all employees globally
Facebook extends parental leave policy for all its full-time employees globally, something for them to be thankful about in time.
Zuckerberg to take 2 months of paternity leave
Mark Zuckerberg plans to take two months of paternity leave after his child is born, reports USA Today.
Facebook tool to limit exposure to your exes
Many find social media difficult after a breakup, struggling with seeing posts and pictures of their ex but not wanting to take the drastic measure of deleting or blocking them completely. On Thursday, Facebook announced a new tool that would solve this problem.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg: India crucial to 'next billion online'
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says India will be crucial to getting "the next billion online" and helping to combat poverty.