Instagram is cracking down on AI influencers who don't self-identify as AI
Instagram wants AI accounts to use the "AI-generated profile" label. If they don't do it, Instagram will tank their reach.
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What it takes to live an America-free lifestyle in Canada. Spoiler: It's not easy.
Amid the US-Canada trade war, some Canadians are protesting by shopping locally. They're navigating higher prices, "maple-washing," and dupes.
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Meta goes on a PR blitz and updates privacy settings as venues restrict smart glasses
Meta is trying to calm the public's nerves around its smart glasses.
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OpenAI and Anthropic are battling Big Tech for talent. We asked workers who's winning them over — and who's not.
Tech workers share their dream employers, from OpenAI and Anthropic to Google and NVIDIA — and the companies they'd rather pass on.
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Elon Musk's X says it found a China-backed, anti-AI plot — on Elon Musk's X. Did it actually influence Americans?
More fuel for the "anti-AI is a psyop" crowd. Will that help them change minds?
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What Meta bought with its $18 billion settlement
Meta's $18 billion teen safety settlement is historic, but a 10-year payment plan, product loopholes, and leverage over rivals make it a bargain.
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Why is Meta calling out TikTok and YouTube with a flurry of new ads? It's a game of 'reputational jujitsu.'
After a surprise multibillion-dollar settlement, Meta is going on the offensive against TikTok and YouTube in a new PR strategy.
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Meta memo reveals what its new 'Hatch' AI agent can do, from booking a restaurant to finding a dog sitter
Meta told staff its Hatch AI agent "can do anything you can do online" and will be highly personal to the user.
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What smart people are saying about Meta's settlement
Some analysts applauded Meta for executing a shrewd business move that may force its competitors to impose similar restrictions.
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Meta's historic $18 billion settlement may mean little for the plight of teens
The historic settlement may change the future of social media. It may mean little for the teens at the heart of the lawsuit.
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Meta agrees to settle teen addiction lawsuit for up to $18 billion, sets time limits for teens
States brought the suit against the social media giant in 2023. Meta agreed to make changes to its platforms as part of the agreement.
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Mark Zuckerberg bought a castle in Ireland to add to his real estate collection. Here's a look at the rest of his portfolio.
Mark Zuckerberg has an expansive real estate portfolio, which includes homes in Miami and D.C., a Hawaiian doomsday bunker, and an Irish castle.
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A struggling Brooklyn bakery was months from closing. Then a Meta engineer made it go viral.
Shuayb Qureshi, a software engineer at Meta, said he lost a lot of his "social flow." Now the 31-year-old Manhattan resident is getting it back.
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OpenAI’s training pause is convenient. That doesn't make it meaningless.
OpenAI's training pause by CEO Sam Altman after Hugging Face hacking highlights AI safety and cybersecurity issues.
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Mark Zuckerberg is king… of an Irish castle near a Meta office
The billionaire's new pad in Ireland, the 440-acre Gothic Strancally Castle, is vast, historic, and looks mildly haunted.
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Burning Man tells AI glasses wearers: Don't be a creep, get permission to record
Burning Man organizers have released their 2026 survival guide. In it, they allow recording-enabled smart glasses, but operators must get permission.
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Meta's new app, Pocket, lets you vibe code the memes of your dreams
Meta's new vibe-coding app, Pocket, is a playful social feed. It's now rolling out in the US after it began testing this summer.
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I left my $250,000 Meta job to coach startup founders. I work fewer hours, have less stress, and still make a good living.
Jason Shen joined Meta after his startup's team was brought in. Three years later, he left a high-paying role and unvested stock to coach founders.
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I make over $250k as a Meta AI researcher. Publishing research helped me land the job.
Ruiyu Li, a 26-year-old AI research scientist at Meta, said that publishing research helped her land the role.
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Instagram promised to remove harassing Meta glasses videos. I keep finding them.
Instagram said it would remove harassing videos filmed with Meta AI glasses. Weeks later, dozens remain.
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