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[Summary] An internal memo reveals Meta has updated its worker data collection policy, allowing employees to pause data collection for up to 30 minutes at a time.

Meta Repeatedly Refuses EU Requests Over User Ban Transparency EU regulators have disclosed that Meta has repeatedly failed to provide detailed information about user ban decisions on Facebook and Instagram, marking the third time this year the company has been cited for non-cooperation under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The EU’s Digital Services Coordinator Network (DSC Network) stated that Meta did not comply with DSA Article 24 requirements to share data on banned accounts within mandated timeframes. This data includes the number of banned accounts, ban reason categories, and appeal outcomes. ...

Meta has announced expanded layoffs as its spending on artificial intelligence continues to climb, reflecting the tech industry’s resource reallocation amid the AI arms race. According to Wall Street analysts, Meta is channeling more resources into AI infrastructure, including data centers and model development. The layoffs are seen as a strategy to free up capital for these investments. The move has sparked debate about the return on investment for tech companies’ AI spending. While AI technology advances rapidly, the commercial returns from massive expenditures remain to be proven. ...

Meta Reassigns 7,000 Employees to Focus on AI in Major Restructuring Meta has announced the reassignment of 7,000 employees to AI-related divisions, marking one of the largest talent shifts in the company’s history. The move reflects Meta’s strategic bet on AI technology, concentrating resources on large model development, AI infrastructure, and AI productization. Analysts note this signals Meta is accelerating efforts to catch up with competitors in the AI race. ...

Meta released Instants on May 13, an iPhone app integrated with Instagram that supports ephemeral content sharing, competing with Snapchat.

Meta smart glasses are criticized as an invasion of privacy, but sales data remains strong.

A New York Times investigation found that Meta’s aggressive AI transformation is driving rising employee dissatisfaction and severely impacting internal morale.

Senator Warren Questions Meta on Stablecoin Plans Senator Elizabeth Warren has pressed Meta over its stablecoin trial, citing risks from the previous Libra project and the company’s planned 2026 integration, according to The Block. Warren’s inquiry highlights ongoing regulatory concerns about major technology companies entering the cryptocurrency space. She has long been one of the most vocal critics of the crypto industry in Congress. The questioning references Meta’s previous attempt to launch the Diem (formerly Libra) stablecoin project, which faced intense regulatory pushback and was ultimately abandoned. Warren expressed concerns about the timeline for integrating stablecoin functionality into Meta’s platforms in 2026. ...

Meta has filed a High Court challenge against the UK communications regulator Ofcom over its fee structure. Meta argues that Ofcom’s charges are unreasonable and may constitute an unfair burden on technology companies. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the financial framework of UK tech regulation.

Meta announces the acquisition of humanoid robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence, bolstering its AI capabilities for robotics applications and marking a major push into the embodied intelligence sector.