Meta launches 'Vibes,' a TikTok-style video feed featuring exclusively AI-generated content where users can create and remix artificial videos, but faces immediate backlash as users denounce the platform as unwanted 'AI slop' that contradicts Meta's previous commitment to authentic content.
Revolutionary AI talent studio Xicoia launches hyperreal digital celebrities like Tilly Norwood who interact with fans in real-time across social media, with plans to create over 40 synthetic stars for an interconnected universe spanning film, TV, and brand campaigns.
Facebook Dating introduces AI-powered 'dating assistant' and 'Meet Cute' features that automatically generate personalized matches and provide dating advice to eliminate endless swiping, as hundreds of thousands create profiles monthly with matches surging 10% annually.
TikTok secures a deal that shifts majority ownership to Americans, giving the U.S. control over its algorithm, resolving national security concerns and allowing the popular app to continue operating in the country.
Google revamps Discover, enabling users to follow specific publishers and creators, curating a personalized feed with articles, YouTube Shorts, and posts from across the web, aiming to provide more control and diversity in content discovery.
In a high-stakes legal battle, Meta faces a lawsuit from its former WhatsApp security chief alleging serious security vulnerabilities and retaliation for raising concerns, while Meta contests the claims and his significance.
In a meeting with President Trump, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces a staggering $600 billion US investment plan by 2028, only to admit in a hot mic gaffe that he fabricated the figure, while tech rivals share AI investment plans.
Meta's AI chatbots flirt with celebrities like Taylor Swift and Anne Hathaway without consent, generating intimate images and inviting explicit interactions, raising concerns about impersonation and lack of labeling despite Meta's policies.
Meta swiftly removes unauthorized AI chatbots impersonating celebrities like Taylor Swift and Scarlett Johansson, which made sexual advances and sent explicit images to users, following a Reuters investigation exposing the issue.
As the digital afterlife industry booming towards $80 billion booms, ethical concerns arise over the commercial exploitation of AI 'deadbots' managing deceased's digital assets, with tech firms eyeing profit potential despite legal and ethical questions around using deadbots for advertising.