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The Age of Stupid—and Self-Serving—AI Regulation Is Here!

Anthropic and OpenAI may not like current federal controls on their products, but it will be consumers who end up getting screwed.

Reason

Mark Zuckerberg Tries to Rally Meta Staff With Fun Morale Gesture — But Employees Aren’t Interested. ‘I’m Literally Preoccupied With Keeping the Lights On.’

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta AI hackathon meant to boost morale after layoffs drew employee backlash, with staff citing heavy workloads, job fears and “soul-crushing” new AI roles.

Barchart

Meta Reportedly Eyeing Prediction Markets With New App Rivaling Kalshi & Polymarket

Meta is reportedly developing a new standalone prediction markets application that could place the social media giant in direct competition with fast-growing platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi.

International Business Times

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'Watching Really Smart People': Zuckerberg Pauses Meta Spyware After Shocking Leaks of Private Staff Chats

Meta has paused its AI-training programme following employee backlash and privacy concerns over data collection, highlighting tensions between AI development and workplace trust.

International Business Times UK

Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market, report says

Prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi have made record profits this year, and now Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly directed tech giant Meta to build their own.

Euronews

Meta pauses employee tracker for AI training amid privacy concerns

About 1,600 workers signed petition against tool that tracked staff keystrokes, mouse clicks and computer screen content

The Guardian - UK

Meta makes a $900 million super-app move in India

Cred founder Kunal Shah, a philosophy graduate, built his platform on exclusivity for high credit scorers, now processing over 40% of India's credit card bills. While Meta's interest raises data control questions, Shah faces the challenge of creating a fair commercial portal. His next task is to expand Cred beyond…

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Meta’s Chris Cox sought Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp advice - then made him leader

Meta Chief Product Officer Chris Cox reached out to Shah directly in the spring, seeking advice on picking the future leader of WhatsApp. Cox had been calling entrepreneurs and investors in places like India, Brazil and Mexico, countries where WhatsApp is a dominant part of business and culture, and Shah’s…

The Economic Times

Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app

NEW YORK — Polymarket and Kalshi, prediction markets on which users can bet on outcomes as varied as the Super Bowl and the length of the State of the Union address, have been some of the fastest growing destinations on the internet.

Bangkok Post

Zuckerberg bets on Kunal Shah for WhatsApp’s aggressive financial services, AI push

Meta's WhatsApp is set for a major financial services and AI push with Kunal Shah at the helm. This move aims to leverage AI agents and the Meta AI chatbot to drive growth, particularly in India, a key market with over half a billion users. Shah's appointment signals India's growing…

The Economic Times

Meta's WhatsUpside Down hire: How Kunal Shah broke the Valley playbook

Silicon Valley's AI talent war saw tech giants acquire engineers. However, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg broke the mold by investing $900 million in Indian fintech startup Cred and bringing its founder, Kunal Shah, into WhatsApp's C-suite. Shah, a non-engineer with deep consumer insights, is tasked with boosting WhatsApp's payments and commerce,…

The Economic Times

Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app: NYT

Meta is reportedly developing a new app, codenamed 'Arena,' designed to function like prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi. Initially, it will likely use a points system, with the possibility of real-money wagering later. This move taps into the growing popularity of prediction markets, which have seen significant interest…

The Economic Times

WhatsApp's future may not be invented in US but in India, one transaction at a time

Meta’s $900 million investment in Cred and the reported appointment of founder Kunal Shah to a global role at WhatsApp marks a significant shift in how the messaging platform may evolve.

The Economic Times

Intellectual curiosity & infectious optimism: Industry cheers Kunal Shah's new role as WhatsApp Head

India Inc. is celebrating Kunal Shah's appointment as WhatsApp head, hailing it as a milestone for Indian startup leadership. Industry leaders lauded his "intellectual curiosity" and "infectious optimism," noting his unique philosophy background and entrepreneurial journey. Meta's investment in his fintech firm CRED and Shah's deep understanding of consumer behavior…

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SpaceX's drop off sees Elon Musk's net worth fall $240 billion—roughly the same value as computing giant IBM

Musk’s net worth has dropped from a peak of $1.32 trillion to $1.08 trillion at the time of writing, per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Kunal Shah? The Indian Founder Meta Bet $900 Million on to Lead WhatsApp

Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, appointed as global head of WhatsApp by Meta, following a £680 million investment in his startup. Miten Sampat steps in as interim CEO of CRED.

The Independent UK

Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief

Kunal Shah’s appointment comes after Meta invests $900m in his company

International Business Times UK

Meta CTO Admits Mark Zuckerberg Has Completely Crushed Employee Spirits

Mark Zuckerberg's AI overhaul has left Meta morale badly shaken, with the company's CTO admitting spirits are among the lowest they have been in years.

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Meet Kunal Shah, serial entrepreneur and Meta's pick to lead WhatsApp

Indian tech entrepreneur Kunal Shah is set to lead WhatsApp, the world's largest messaging platform, succeeding Will Cathcart. Shah, the founder of fintech unicorn CRED and pioneer of digital payments with FreeCharge, brings extensive experience in building successful tech ventures. Meta's investment in CRED and Shah's deep understanding of user…

The Economic Times

'Kunal was the clear choice': Meta's Chris Cox on WhatsApp leadership change

WhatsApp's long-serving chief, Will Cathcart, is moving to a new product development role at Meta after nearly seven years. Cred founder Kunal Shah has officially taken the reins as WhatsApp's new leader, bringing his builder mentality and global perspective to the world's largest messaging app. This transition coincides with Meta's…

International Business Times UK

The Roman Colosseum Wanted $150 Million To Host Mark Zuckerberg Vs Elon Musk Fight, Dana White Claims

Dana White disclosed that hosting a Zuckerberg-Musk fight at the Roman Colosseum would have cost $150 million, highlighting the challenges of modern events at historic sites.

International Business Times UK

The Musk-Zuckerberg Fight at the Colosseum Almost Happened: Dana White Reveals $150 Million Rome Plan

Dana White said negotiations for a UFC fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg at the Colosseum were real, and the tech titans would have put up $150 million of their own money.

International Business Times UK

X Offers 'Neglected Meta Employees' Better Snacks as Zuckerberg Battles a Morale Crisis

Nikita Bier's recruitment strategy at X leverages Meta's morale issues and AI talent investments, turning office snacks into a competitive advantage.

International Business Times UK

Meta's Own CTO Says Worker Morale Has Hit a Historic Low — The Worst It's Been Since Cambridge Analytica

Meta's employee morale has hit a two-decade low following significant job cuts to fund AI projects, leaving remaining staff discontented and reassigned to less specialised roles.

International Business Times UK

Mark Zuckerberg Reportedly Leveraged His Young Daughter to Win Over Trump as Meta Fought for Influence

Mark Zuckerberg reportedly used a letter from his daughter to gain favour with Donald Trump, illustrating Silicon Valley's efforts to influence the administration, as detailed in a forthcoming book.

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