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Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is facing a trial in New Mexico for allegedly exposing children to sexual exploitation and profiting from it. The lawsuit claims that the company did not do enough to protect underage users, and evidence of chatbots engaging in inappropriate conversations with minors will be presented.

Mark Zuckerberg says AI is helping individual employees do the work of entire teams, raising fresh questions about how Meta and other tech giants will hire in the future.

Former Meta contractors alleged that WhatsApp messages could be accessed despite the app's end-to-end encryption claims. The US Department of Commerce investigated these assertions, raising doubts about the privacy of user communications., Technology & Science, Times Now

Meta plans to spend up to $135 billion on AI this year as Zuckerberg says AI will redefine media and social feeds.

Mark Zuckerberg has said that 2026 will mark a turning point where artificial intelligence will "dramatically" change how Meta operates. By using AI agents and AI-native tools, the company aims to become more efficient, build better products faster, and deliver more personalised experiences.

The Facebook parent signals an all-in push on artificial intelligence, pouring unprecedented billions into data centres and talent while scaling back its metaverse ambitions to stay ahead in the global AI race.

WhatsApp and Instagram users may soon have to pay to use AI features. Meta is reportedly testing subscription for exclusive features geared at increasing productivity and creativity.

WhatsApp has announced a new stricter security mode, aimed at users who may be at risk of facing cyberattacks, such as journalists or public figures. However, anyone can use this mode. The Meta-owned platform has also stated that the app is now better protected from spyware for all users.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces legal challenges over the company's AI chatbots, which allegedly allowed minors to engage in inappropriate interactions despite staff warnings. , Technology & Science, Times Now

Elon Musk has raised concerns over WhatsApp's security after a new lawsuit accused Meta of misleading users about message privacy. WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart has strongly denied the claims.