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Azure Kubernetes Now Runs Demanding AI and Bare Metal
Microsoft has updated its Azure Kubernetes Service with new features for AI, bare metal servers, and managing multiple clusters. This helps teams run more demanding applications and simplifies large-scale operations on the cloud.
Ashish Kale ·
AI
How Meta Is Improving Your Video Calls with AV1
Meta has successfully deployed the advanced, royalty-free AV1 video codec for its real-time calls. The company shared its engineering challenges and solutions for delivering higher-quality video at a massive scale.
Neeraj Dhiman ·
Tech
WhatsApp's New Leader Signals a Push Into Payments
Meta has appointed fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, replacing Will Cathcart. The move signals a major strategic shift for the messaging app, focusing on payments and commerce for its global user base.
Navdeep Kaur Mahal ·
AI
New Open AI Model Outperforms Meta's Llama 3.1
A new model from Zhipu AI, GLM-5.2, has surpassed Meta's Llama 3.1 to become the top-performing open-weights AI. This gives developers a new state-of-the-art option for building applications without relying on proprietary APIs.
Neeraj Dhiman ·
Infra
Query Rich Metadata Directly on Your S3 Objects
AWS S3 now lets you attach up to 1 GB of rich, queryable metadata to each object. This simplifies managing complex data for AI pipelines and data lakes by keeping context directly with the data itself.
Ashish Kale ·
Security
Scammers Impersonate Officials With Fake Facebook Offers
A scam campaign is targeting users in the Middle East and North Africa with fake Facebook offers. Attackers impersonate public figures to promote bogus deals for free internet and financial aid, aiming to steal user data.
Neeraj Dhiman ·
Tech
Meta legal action silences whistleblower
Facebook whistleblower Daniel Motaung was forced to remain silent during a scheduled talk at the Hay Festival. Meta initiated legal action, citing a non-disclosure agreement, which prevented him from speaking about his experiences as a content moderator and his efforts to unionize workers.
Navdeep Kaur Mahal ·
Tech
Meta Launches Subscriptions For Its Apps
Meta is introducing paid subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The move signals a major shift from its ad-based model, offering users ad-free experiences and exclusive features while creating new revenue streams and supporting the creator economy. More features are planned, including AI.
Taranpreet Singh ·
AI
Hackers Turned Meta's AI Chatbot Into a Hacking Tool
Meta confirmed thousands of Instagram accounts were hacked by exploiting its AI chatbot. The incident highlights a new attack vector where AI systems can be manipulated to compromise user security, creating unforeseen vulnerabilities for developers and security teams.
Neeraj Dhiman ·
Tech
US Court Questions Section 230
A Ninth Circuit panel has raised questions about Section 230, the law that shields online platforms from liability for user content. This development in the DOE v. Meta case signals growing judicial scrutiny and potential legal risks for tech companies relying on this foundational internet law.
Taranpreet Singh ·
Security
Hackers Trick Meta AI Support Bot
Attackers exploited Meta's AI support assistant to hijack high-profile Instagram accounts, including the Obama White House. Instructions shared on Telegram showed how to trick the bot into resetting account passwords, leading to brief defacements with pro-Iranian messages.
Neeraj Dhiman ·
Tech
Why Facebook and WhatsApp Are Down Again
A major outage is affecting Meta's services, with users reporting issues accessing Facebook and WhatsApp. The disruption impacts communication and business operations for millions who rely on the platforms.
Navdeep Kaur Mahal ·
AI
Meta's AI Now Writes Its Own Clickbait News
Meta is now using AI to generate its own clickbait-style news stories. The feature, found in the standalone Meta AI app, creates entire articles, including text and images, raising questions about content quality and misinformation.
Neeraj Dhiman ·
AI
Meta AI Chatbot Hijacked Instagram Accounts
A vulnerability in Meta's AI support chatbot allowed hackers to take over Instagram accounts. Attackers tricked the chatbot into changing an account's email address, enabling a password reset. Meta has confirmed the security flaw is now patched.
Neeraj Dhiman ·
Tech
Meta Introduces Paid Plans Globally
Meta is introducing paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp worldwide. The company is also exploring new AI, creator, and business-focused services under a unified "Meta One" subscription brand. This signals a major shift in its business model beyond advertising, with more offerings planned.
Taranpreet Singh ·
AI
Meta Partners With Cannes on AI
The Cannes Film Festival is embracing artificial intelligence, highlighted by a new multi-year partnership with Meta. The event showcased how AI is reshaping cinema, moving from a feared concept to a practical tool the industry is actively engaging with for creative and business applications.
Neeraj Dhiman ·
Data
Meta Rebuilds Petabyte Data Platform
Meta's engineering team successfully migrated its petabyte-scale data ingestion platform, which processes social graph data from MySQL. The team used advanced techniques like reverse shadowing and continuous checksum monitoring to ensure a seamless transition with zero downtime, improving both reliability and operational efficiency.
Taranpreet Singh ·
AI
Lawyers Use Fake AI Legal Citations
Lawyers in a defamation case against Meta may face sanctions for using AI-generated fake legal citations. The lawsuit, filed over a critical post in a Facebook group, was dismissed. The incident highlights the professional risks of using AI tools without proper verification and oversight.
Neeraj Dhiman ·