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Meta explores prediction markets with new Arena platform

Meta Platforms is reportedly developing a new prediction-focused application called Arena, signaling the company’s growing interest in interactive digital experiences centered on real-time events and public engagement. According to reports, Meta Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has assigned......

Meta’s social networks experience widespread outage affecting thousands of users

Users across multiple regions reported widespread disruptions to services operated by Meta Platforms on Friday, with major issues affecting access to Facebook and Instagram. The company acknowledged the problem in a public statement, confirming that some users were experiencing difficulties accessing......

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp AI competitor access

The European Commission has ordered Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for competing artificial intelligence assistants within five working days. The decision represents the first interim antitrust measure taken by the European Union in 17 years and follows a six-month dispute over access to one......

Thailand moves to sue Meta’s Facebook over alleged failure to prevent online scams

Thailand’s consumer protection authorities have announced plans to take legal action against Meta’s Facebook, accusing the platform of failing to adequately prevent online scams targeting users in the country. According to the Consumer Council of Thailand, Facebook has allowed fraudulent......

Meta targets premium AI market with $200 monthly Hatch plan

Meta is preparing an ambitious push into the consumer artificial intelligence market with Hatch, a new autonomous AI agent that could cost users as much as $199.99 per month. The proposed pricing would place the service among the most expensive consumer AI subscriptions available and position it in direct......

Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook

Meta has officially introduced paid subscription services for its major social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The announcement marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to diversify its revenue sources and reduce its heavy dependence on advertising. The......

Nykaa seeks Meta’s inclusion in copyright dispute with Zee

Indian beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa has requested a court in New Delhi to include Meta in an ongoing copyright dispute involving media company Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The legal conflict centers on the alleged use of copyrighted music in promotional Instagram reels published by Nykaa. Zee......

Meta details AI restructuring as 8,000 layoffs begin

Meta will begin a new round of global layoffs on Wednesday as the company accelerates a broad restructuring focused on artificial intelligence and leaner management structures. Internal documents shared with employees show that dismissal notices will be delivered in three waves at 4 a.m. local time on......

Meta ad revenue projected to hit $240 billion amid AI spending surge

Meta Platforms is expected to generate about $240 billion in advertising revenue during 2026, according to a new report from WARC Media, reinforcing the company’s dominance in digital advertising even as investors grow concerned about mounting artificial intelligence costs. The report estimated......