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Meta platforms Facebook, Instagram and Messenger suffer widespread outage

Meta platforms Facebook, Instagram and Messenger suffer widespread outage

Meta has confirmed the restoration of services after a technical failure disrupted Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The company addressed the issues via social media after Downdetector reported spikes in user error reports.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 22:01 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
OpenAI, Meta, SpaceXAI Compete for More Cost-Efficient AI Models

OpenAI, Meta, SpaceXAI Compete for More Cost-Efficient AI Models

Leading AI developers are shifting their focus from raw capabilities to cost efficiency to address the phenomenon of 'tokenmaxxing' in corporate environments.

Business ·13 Jul 2026, 05:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Meta removes Muse Image AI feature following privacy backlash

Meta removes Muse Image AI feature following privacy backlash

Meta has removed a controversial AI tool that allowed users to generate images using public Instagram accounts as references following outcry over likeness protections.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 03:01 ·Priya Raman 2 min read
Meta launches Muse Image AI that uses public Instagram photos by default

Meta launches Muse Image AI that uses public Instagram photos by default

Meta has released Muse Image, a generative AI tool that can create imagery by referencing public Instagram accounts via @-mentions.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 00:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook

Meta Ordered by E.U. to Alter ‘Addictive Design’ of Instagram and Facebook

European Commission regulators are demanding a fundamental overhaul of Meta's app designs to combat compulsive behavior and protect user mental health.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram

EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram

The European Commission has ordered Meta to overhaul features like infinite scroll and autoplay or face potential fines for violating the Digital Services Act.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 19:01 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada

Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada

Meta will build a 1-gigawatt data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta, marking its first facility in Canada to support the expanding AI boom.

Business ·9 Jul 2026, 14:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read