Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said the company’s AI agent technology is advancing more slowly than expected. He also acknowledged shortcomings in Meta’s recent restructuring and workforce changes during an internal town hall. The comments come as Meta continues investing heavily in artificial intelligence despite employee concerns. Zuckerberg said the company’s organisational overhaul, including layoffs […]
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Google limits Meta’s Gemini AI access amid computing shortage
Google has reportedly limited Meta’s access to its Gemini artificial intelligence models after the social media company requested more computing capacity than Google could provide. The reported shortage has disrupted some of Meta’s internal AI projects and highlighted the growing pressure on technology companies to secure enough computing resources for advanced AI development. According to […]
Meta introduces major AI-powered updates to Facebook
Meta has announced a series of major AI-powered updates for Facebook as the company seeks to boost user engagement and strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. In a blog post, Meta unveiled several new features designed to transform how users search for information, create content and interact with others on the social […]
Meta rolls out AI commerce tools for small businesses
Meta unveiled a wide range of AI driven commerce tools updates at Shoptalk 2026, alongside launching a new initiative aimed at boosting artificial intelligence adoption among small businesses. Read More: Silent Signals: Interference with GPS and Wars The company introduced enhanced product discovery features across its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. These tools use AI […]
WhatsApp to enable voice and video calls on web version
WhatsApp has begun rolling out support for voice and video calls on its web version, allowing users to make calls directly through a browser on their computers, according to reports. Until now, WhatsApp Web has largely been limited to text-based messaging, serving as a companion platform that mirrors chats from a user’s phone. With the […]
WhatsApp teases smarter Meta AI ‘thinking mode’
WhatsApp is testing a new ‘thinking mode’ for its in-app AI assistant, Meta AI, in its Android beta. The feature aims to provide context-aware and detailed responses, enhancing the assistant’s reasoning abilities. Fast mode will remain for quick answers, while thinking mode focuses on accuracy and depth. The beta update does not yet include user-facing […]
WhatsApp adds ‘thinking mode’ to Meta AI for more reasoned answers
Meta’s messaging platform WhatsApp is preparing to upgrade its built-in AI assistant with a new “thinking mode” aimed at delivering more structured and reasoned answers, according to a beta update for Android via the Google Play Beta programme. Read More: WhatsApp to roll out Meta AI voice options in new update The new feature, still in development, […]
EU to probe Meta over AI features in WhatsApp
BRUSSELS: The European Union is preparing a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms concerning its rollout of artificial intelligence features in WhatsApp, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. The probe reflects growing scrutiny of Big Tech’s use of generative AI on widely used platforms. Read More: Pakistan, Meta join forces on digital trade and AI According to the […]
Meta AI launches in Urdu to boost Pakistan’s digital growth
KARACHI: Meta AI has been launched in Urdu, allowing Pakistani users to interact in both Urdu and English. The move aims to accelerate digital transformation across the country. The launch coincided with the “Future in Focus: AI and Innovation” event, organized with Pakistan’s Ministry of IT & Telecom. Meta also announced pilot programs for AI […]