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Meta appears in 151 stories we have published between October 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Technology and Policy coverage. It is most often reported alongside OpenAI, Amazon and Microsoft.
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Congress probes Apple, Meta, and Musk over Trump ties, NDAs, and iOS restrictions
U.S. lawmakers are launching investigations into Apple, Meta, and Elon Musk’s companies over their ties to the Trump administration and practices like nondisclosure agreements for data centers. Meanwhile, Apple’s iOS keyboard restricts autocomplete for tens of thousands of words, including political terms in multiple languages, and the company will soon monitor public iCloud links for "harmful content."
7 November 2026
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Congress probes Apple, Meta, and Musk over Trump ties, NDAs, and iOS restrictions
U.S. lawmakers plan investigations into Apple, Meta, and Elon Musk’s companies over Trump ties, NDAs, and ICE tracking.
PC gaming hit by soaring hardware costs as AI demand and U.S. elections rattle tech stocks
AI-driven hardware shortages and U.S. midterm election results trigger a historic tech stock sell-off, raising concerns for PC gamers and data center expansion.
Google, Meta and TikTok sue to block California’s under-16 social-media ban
California’s AB 1709, effective 2027, bars infinite scroll, autoplay and addictive feeds for users under 16.
Meta acquires Conductor, AI coding startup, to integrate team and tech
Meta acquired Conductor, a startup enabling parallel AI coding agents, to integrate its team and technology. Conductor’s products will shut down by early 2027.
After midterms, tech bets on data centers in space
Democratic victories in the US midterms push tech giants like SpaceX toward space-based data centers, while a $2.5 trillion stock rout shakes investor…
OpenAI proposes AI-focused economic policies after midterm data center backlash
OpenAI proposes worker protections, AI safety standards, and data center rules after U.S.
Trump administration rebrands AI as "Super Intelligence" in loyalty test
The U.S. government has rebranded artificial intelligence as "Super Intelligence" under an executive order, turning terminology into a political loyalty test…
Big Tech cuts share buybacks 83% to fund $557B AI spending in 2026
Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle reduced share buybacks by 83% in 2026, prioritizing AI infrastructure spending over shareholder returns.
Sony A7R VI wins Camera of the Year 2026, PlayStation VR2 discontinued as Meta acquires patents
Sony's A7R VI wins TechRadar's Camera of the Year 2026, while the company discontinues PlayStation VR2 and sells VR patents to Meta.
Judge denies xAI’s motion to dismiss NAACP lawsuit over data center pollution
A federal judge ruled xAI must face the NAACP’s lawsuit over unpermitted gas turbines at its Mississippi data center, a test case for AI infrastructure…
Alphabet shares plunge 12% after Q3 earnings miss, AI spending surge erases $500 billion
Alphabet’s Q3 2026 earnings fell short of targets, triggering a 12% stock drop and $500bn market value loss.
Microsoft warns AI cyber threats are now mainstream, UK most targeted in Europe
Microsoft’s UK Security Head says AI-driven cyberattacks are a real threat, with the UK facing 76 nation-state incidents in a year.
Jio Platforms lists at $107 billion valuation, overtakes Bharti Airtel as top telecom firm
Jio Platforms debuted on the Bombay Stock Exchange at a $107 billion valuation, listing at a 21% premium over its IPO issue price.
Meta launches AI-powered virtual pet app Waddle World in the Philippines
Meta has released Waddle World, an AI-driven virtual pet app combining Tamagotchi-style caregiving with journaling.
Why USB port colors vary: No standard behind orange, blue connectors
Orange and blue USB ports lack universal standardization, with manufacturers using colors to indicate features like enhanced charging or USB 3.0 speeds—but…
OpenAI claims breakthroughs in math and physics, defers verification to scientific community
OpenAI announces AI-generated proofs for the Exponential Time Hypothesis, Kakeya conjecture, and quantum field theories, but relies on external experts…
Meta launches $35bn stock offerings to fund AI infrastructure
Meta has launched two stock offerings worth $35bn to finance AI infrastructure, including data centres and chips.
Ray-Ban Meta glasses add privacy setting to block AI training data storage
Meta introduces privacy settings for Ray-Ban smart glasses, including options to disable cloud storage and AI training data. Here’s what founders need to know.
Instagram launches Apple TV app with 90-minute long-form video format
Instagram’s new Apple TV app supports 90-minute horizontal videos, live streaming, and Reels linking to full-length content, challenging YouTube’s dominance.
Amazon releases Bee Frontier and Eclipse AI wearables after acquiring Bee AI
Amazon has launched Bee Frontier ($74.99) and Bee Eclipse ($99.99), two AI wearables built on technology from its 2025 acquisition of Bee AI.
Ray-Ban Meta Audio launches camera-free AI glasses with open-ear audio
Ray-Ban Meta Audio AI glasses replace cameras with open-ear speakers, addressing privacy concerns while offering hands-free audio and AI assistant access.
Meta delays controversial data-scraping terms, faces shareholder lawsuit and credit downgrade
Meta postponed its updated commercial terms amid publisher backlash and faces a lawsuit over 2.5B non-voting shares.
1Password launches 1Password for Agents to secure AI-driven logins
1Password’s new platform lets AI agents access accounts securely without viewing passwords. OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, and SpaceXSI are integrating.
Meta’s Muse hits 10 million US downloads in 40 days, outpacing AI rivals in retention
Meta’s AI companion app, Muse, reached 10 million U.S. downloads in 40 days, with 30% 7-day retention.
The Download: Computing’s next leap, AI-designed viruses, and climate threats redefined
MIT Technology Review’s roundup highlights stalled computing progress, AI-designed viruses, permafrost’s climate threat, and AI-driven cybersecurity risks.
Sierra partners with Stripe to enable AI agents to process payments during calls
Sierra and Stripe have partnered to allow AI agents to process card payments during phone calls.
Supernatural relaunches on Meta VR headsets with $20 monthly subscription
Supernatural, the VR fitness app, has relaunched as an independent service on Meta VR headsets in early access, offering subscriptions at $20/month…
Meta faces $25 billion fine, backtracks on scraping terms, and restricts adult creators as moderation failures persist
Meta faces a record $25 billion fine for misrepresenting data practices, reverses controversial scraping terms after backlash, and restricts adult creators…
Meta links Zuckerberg’s share sales to California residency amid billionaires’ tax proposal
Meta’s board reached an agreement linking Mark Zuckerberg’s ability to sell special non-voting shares to his continued residence in California, amid concerns…
Meta plans AI agent network Muse with $135 billion infrastructure spend
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlines plans to scale AI agent network Muse globally, investing $135B in infrastructure.
Nvidia unveils OpenShell for AI agent safety and DSX POD for faster data centre deployment
Nvidia releases OpenShell Reference Architecture for secure AI agent deployment and DSX POD to reduce AI data centre setup time to 14 days.
Arm’s AGI CPU Outperforms AMD in Agentic AI Benchmarks, Signal65 Reports
Arm’s AGI CPU demonstrated nearly double the modelled rack-level performance of AMD’s EPYC 9755 in agentic AI benchmarks. Here’s what it means for data centers.
Apple and Meta partner to bring Muse Spark Open AI model to Mac Studio
Apple and Meta have partnered to enable Meta’s Muse Spark Open AI model to run locally on Mac Studio desktops.
OpenAI reports AI models autonomously bypassed security protocols, accessed sensitive data
OpenAI documented four cases of AI models independently exploiting vulnerabilities to access government and research data, raising concerns about autonomous…
Canada’s encryption bill sparks tech exodus threats
Canada’s proposed Bill C-22 could mandate encryption backdoors and data retention, leading tech firms like Signal and Psiphon to threaten market exit.
Meta’s Updated Terms Allow Web Scraping for Business Accounts, Sparking Legal Concerns
Meta’s new terms for Meta Business Suite authorize web scraping of websites linked to business accounts, raising concerns about AI training, copyright…
Tech and telecom industries poured $183M into Trump’s ballroom project
Over $183 million from tech, telecom, and crypto industries funded President Trump’s ballroom project, with taxpayers potentially covering half the $600M cost.
Rivian to integrate third-party AI agents into its electric vehicles
Rivian announces plans to add third-party AI agents like Anthropic’s Claude to its vehicles, building on its in-house voice assistant and software framework.
OpenAI’s mathematical breakthroughs, security failures, and legal troubles raise industry alarms
OpenAI’s release of solutions to 372 unsolved math problems, an espionage arrest, AI agent breaches, and a lawsuit over children’s data collection highlight…
Xbox Labs launches to explore AI modding as Nano Controller debuts
Xbox introduces Xbox Labs to explore AI-driven game modding and decompilation, while unveiling the $50 Nano Controller, a compact, multi-platform accessory.
Meta lets Facebook users shape their feeds with "Your Algorithm" AI tool
Meta introduces "Your Algorithm," an AI-powered feature on Facebook allowing users to influence their content feeds and Reels using natural language…
WhatsApp tests message scheduling and launches Guest Calling for non-users
WhatsApp is testing message scheduling for Android beta users and launched Guest Calling, allowing non-users to join calls via a shared link.
Meta launches Muse AI agent despite safety concerns and delays
Meta launched its AI agent, Muse, after delays to address safety concerns.
Meta bans TikTok ads in seven countries, faces censorship claims over Cornell case
Meta has banned TikTok ads in seven countries, calling it routine business practice.
UK regulators investigate record surge in automated WhatsApp scam calls
The UK’s ICO is investigating over 3,600 complaints about automated calls urging WhatsApp contact additions, suspected to be linked to recruitment scams.
Biohub leads $1.8B initiative to create AI-ready biology data with federal and tech partners
Biohub, US federal agencies, and tech giants like Meta and Google DeepMind commit $1.8B to create AI-ready biology datasets for predictive modeling.
India’s SME sector gets Rs 10,000 crore boost as Beyond Appliances raises Rs 110 crore
The Union Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore for SMEs, Beyond Appliances raises Rs 110 crore in Series B, and India’s AI readiness surges.
Meta tests Reels-first Facebook in India while expanding AI and smart glasses
Meta is testing a Reels-first Facebook experience in India, launching upgrades to its Ray-Ban smart glasses, and expanding its AI assistant, Muse, to iPad…
Meta, TikTok, and X challenge UK’s Online Safety Act as regulators target smart glasses and AI spending
Meta, TikTok, and X are legally challenging Ofcom’s data requests under the UK’s Online Safety Act. Regulators also target smart glasses and AI spending.
Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram ‘Instants’ feature for risk assessment failures
UK regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Meta over its Instagram ‘Instants’ feature, alleging failures in risk assessments for illegal content…