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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 · 1d ago
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 · 1w ago
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 · 1w ago
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 · 1w ago
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 · 1w ago
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 · 2w ago
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 · 3w ago

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 · 1w ago

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 · 1w ago

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 · 2w ago

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 · 3w ago