PlayStation Is Done With the PS VR Headset, Says New Report—What Happened? Sony and PlayStation are already done with the PSVR Headset, according to claims by a new report. What will this mean? Player One · Oct 8
AI in advertising and the rise of single-person billion-dollar company Businesses must stop using AI to optimize old processes and start reimagining how they compete. Fortune · Oct 8
Florida asks court to force Meta to change Facebook, Instagram for teens Florida is advancing a lawsuit against Meta Platforms to enforce stricter protections for young users. The Attorney General seeks changes including limiting teen app usage and identifying underage users. Meta previously settled claims with other states, including changes for teen safety. Florida argues that the settlement was insufficient and will… The Economic Times · Oct 8
Datacentre company Firmus’s high flying valuation may be coming back down to earth ahead of expected ASX debut Sources say Firmus is slashing its price and may even shelve initial public offering altogether The Guardian - AU · Oct 8
Mark Cuban Accuses Facebook of Allowing AI Deepfake Scams as Meta Faces $16B Revenue Claim Mark Cuban says AI deepfakes promoted fake diabetes treatments on Facebook as reported Meta documents estimate $16B in scam-related ad revenue. International Business Times UK · Oct 7
US government, Google join Zuckerberg-backed Biohub in $1.8 billion push for AI biology data The US government and tech heavyweights Meta Platforms and Google parent Alphabet are joining nonprofit Biohub to build open datasets to train AI models for biological reasearch, bringing total investment in the effort to $1.8 billion, Biohub said on Wednesday. The Economic Times · Oct 7
Instagram turns 16, but the internet isn't celebrating While some users shared their early Instagram grids, replies to the post quickly turned sour. Many users said they wished the app could be undone. Others pointed to concerns about teen mental health, addictive design, and the pressure of a curated online life. The Economic Times · Oct 7
Meta deploys new AI tools to combat child exploitation on Facebook, Instagram Meta said the new measures are designed to identify advertisements that either feature child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or covertly direct users to violating activity hosted outside its platforms. The Economic Times · Oct 7
Meta Enterprise Platform: The "Next Major Pillar" of Zuckerberg's AI Vision Meta unveils the Meta Enterprise Platform and Muse for Small Business, new AI tools aimed at businesses, as it hires former MongoDB CEO CJ Desai to lead the effort. MarketBeat · Oct 7
Meta's Muse Is Building Dossiers on Your Friends and Family, Even If They Never Signed Up, Internal Files Reveal Meta's Muse AI reportedly builds detailed profiles of users and their contacts, including people who never used it, raising privacy concerns. International Business Times UK · Oct 7
Millions of Flo Period Tracker Users Can Claim a Share of the $59.5M Settlement, but the Deadline Is Just Days Away—Here's How Eligible US Flo users could claim part of a $59.5M settlement over period-data sharing allegations. Claims must be filed by 15 October 2026. International Business Times UK · Oct 7
Anthropic Insiders Confirm: AI Could Kill Us — And There's No Plan Yet Anthropic's own alignment lead puts extinction odds above 10%. Here's what the science, resignations, and data actually say about AI risk. Latin Times · Oct 7
Six of the world's richest people who are not leaving their billions worth of fortune to their children Prominent billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Warren Buffett are choosing not to pass on their immense wealth to their children, believing in the value of independence. As the world anticipates a massive transfer of wealth over the coming two decades, these affluent individuals prioritize philanthropy and social good, seeking to… The Times of India · Oct 7
Brussels looks to capture Big Tech through tax on large corporations Brussels is considering taxing big US tech companies through a broad levy on large corporations in an effort to raise revenues for the EU while avoiding a backlash from the Trump administration, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The Economic Times · Oct 7
MarketBeat · Oct 6 These 3 Stocks Got the Most Love From Analysts in September Meta, Dell, and Okta led September's analyst upgrades as tech topped the S&P 500 sectors, with new price targets pointing to further upside for all three stocks.
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Citigroup bets on Meta's Muse as AI's 'front door to the internet' The brokerage said Muse is increasingly becoming the "front door to the internet," helping users search, compare and transact online, while Meta expands awareness and positions the product at the center of its broader AI strategy.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6 Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety checks Watchdog examining whether company carried out adequate risk assessment as required by Online Safety Act
The Economic Times · Oct 6 A reckoning on social media addiction came late for many kids. Will AI safety be different? When Meta agreed to changes to its social media platforms and enhanced safeguards in an $18 billion settlement, it made progress by "getting at what we've known for years" about the dangers, said Kristin Bride, a parent advocate who has fought for social media reform since the death of her…
Latin Times · Oct 6 Invoking an Alien: Ex-Anthropic Researcher Jacob Coxon Warns Congress That AI Is a Threat Jacob Coxon left Anthropic, went viral with 170M views, and now faces AI executives in a historic NYC Council showdown. What he wants — and what's at stake.
Barchart · Oct 5 Here’s Why I’m Very Skeptical of the META Stock Rally (And You Should Be Too) Meta Platforms is a transformative, albeit controversial, company. And despite its recent stealth rally, I see a technical pattern developing that makes me more prone to short META stock than buy it here.
Fortune · Oct 5 It’s ‘more likely than not’ humanity loses control: Former AI insiders testify safety fixes may be ‘duct tape that will fall off later’ Former insiders warned the New York City Council about losing control of AI, while OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google couldn’t say how big the risk is.
Barchart · Oct 5 Why New Mexico Wants $40 Billion from Meta Platforms and What It Means for META Stock Meta is facing a potentially hefty New Mexico penalty, with the final figure hinging on the court’s forthcoming decision.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5 Norway plans temporary ban on smart glasses in some public places Camera-enabled Meta spectacles are already restricted in UK and US because of fears about unauthorised covert recording
International Business Times UK · Oct 5 Google Data Centre Deal Faces Minnesota Scrutiny as Tech Giants Pledge To Cover Their Energy Costs Minnesota regulators are examining whether Google's proposed 15-year electricity agreement for its Pine Island data centre adequately protects other customers from infrastructure and stranded costs.
The Economic Times · Oct 5 US stocks: Nasdaq hits record as megacap gains offset elevated Treasury yields On Monday, the S&P 500 gained ground and the Nasdaq Composite hit a historic high, propelled by heavyweight stocks. The technology sector led this upward trend, thanks to impressive performance from Nvidia, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Tesla. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average faced a slight setback amid elevated Treasury…