Meta AI is built into Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp and cannot be fully disabled, but users can mute its presence. Detailed steps show how to silence Meta AI in Instagram, turn off comment summaries on Facebook, mute the chat in Messenger, and hide the AI conversation in WhatsApp. Muting reduces AI prompts and notifications while keeping the apps functional. Read more →

Meta has taken down an AI‑generated deepfake video that falsely portrayed independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly announcing her withdrawal from the race. The video, posted by an account named RTÉ News AI, was shared nearly 30,000 times on Facebook before removal. Connolly condemned the clip as a "disgraceful attempt to mislead voters" and affirmed her continued candidacy. Meta cited violations of its community standards on impersonation, while Irish media regulator Coimisiún na Meán confirmed the platform’s swift response. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in policing political deepfakes on social media. Read more →

Meta has introduced a new opt‑in tool that scans users' camera rolls, uploads unpublished photos to the company's cloud, and offers AI‑generated suggestions to make images more shareable. The service is limited to US and Canadian Facebook users and only uses uploaded media for AI training if the user edits or shares the resulting creations. Meta assures that the feature will not employ the photos for ad targeting and that the media will not improve its AI models unless the user takes specific actions. Read more →

Meta AI now appears in Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, offering suggestions and comment summaries that many users find intrusive. While the feature cannot be removed entirely, each app provides a way to mute the AI chat and turn off its automatic functions. By accessing the chat settings or privacy options within each platform, users can silence Meta AI, hide its messages, and stop comment summaries from appearing on their posts. These steps give users control over the AI presence without needing to uninstall any apps. Read more →

Meta has rolled out a new AI‑powered feature that translates, dubs, and lip‑syncs short‑form Reels on Facebook and Instagram into English, Spanish, Hindi, and Portuguese. The tool mimics the creator’s tone and cadence, adds optional lip‑movement matching, and is free for creators with at least 1,000 followers and all public Instagram accounts in supported regions. Viewers can toggle translations on or off and see clear labeling indicating AI‑generated audio. The launch positions Meta ahead of competitors by offering a fully automated voice‑cloning solution for global audiences. Read more →

Facebook announced a redesign of its Reels feed that pushes newer videos higher in users’ streams, promising roughly 50% more same‑day posts. The change is paired with an AI‑driven search bar that offers suggested queries based on user interests. New friend‑bubble icons let viewers jump straight into direct messages with creators whose Reels they like. AI‑generated videos are treated the same as human‑made content, with the platform relying on likes, comments and “Not Interested” taps to tailor each user’s experience. The updates aim to keep viewers engaged while balancing authenticity and emerging AI media. Read more →

Meta announced that conversations with its Meta AI assistant on Facebook and Instagram will be used to personalize the ads and content users see. The change will roll out without an opt‑out option, while chats on WhatsApp remain excluded. Meta says it will respect boundaries around sensitive topics, and the rollout skips Europe and the UK due to GDPR restrictions. The move turns AI interactions into another data source for ad targeting, raising privacy concerns among users. Read more →

Meta announced that beginning Dec. 16 it will tailor ads and content recommendations on Facebook and Instagram based on users' interactions with its AI features. The company said it will notify users on Oct. 7 and that the changes will roll out in the United States and most other regions. Personalization will draw from AI chats—voice or text—while users retain control through Ads Preferences and feed settings. Meta emphasized internal privacy reviews and safeguards to protect personal data, noting that the feature applies only to platforms linked in the Accounts Center. Read more →

Meta has introduced Vibes, a dedicated feed within its Meta AI app that showcases AI-generated short-form videos. Users can browse creations from others, produce their own clips from scratch or by adapting existing videos, and share them via direct messages or cross‑post to Instagram and Facebook. The company says more features for AI‑driven creation are forthcoming. CEO Mark Zuckerberg described Vibes as an early look at new product directions, and Meta Superintelligence Labs will collaborate with Midjourney and Black Forest Labs on upcoming AI projects. Read more →

Meta is extending its mandatory teen account program to Facebook and Messenger on a global scale. The specialized accounts, first introduced on Instagram, now require younger teens aged 13 to 15 to obtain parental permission for safety‑related settings. Built‑in parental controls let caregivers monitor screen time, view contacts, and enforce stricter privacy rules. Meta also broadens its school partnership initiative, allowing U.S. middle and high schools to fast‑track bullying reports. The rollout occurs amid ongoing lawsuits and investigations into the company’s child‑safety record. Read more →

Meta is bringing back Facebook's original "poke" feature, adding it to user, making it easier to find on profiles and creating a dedicated page to track poke activity. The move includes emoji indicators that change with the number of pokes exchanged. The company says the feature, once a novelty in the early days of Facebook, has seen a resurgence after being highlighted in the search bar, and it fits Meta's broader effort to reintroduce "OG" Facebook experiences and attract younger users. Read more →

Meta (formerly Facebook) has begun distributing payouts from a class‑action settlement that addressed privacy violations, including the Cambridge Analytica data breach. Eligible users received roughly $38 via PayPal, marking the first disbursements of a settlement that originally totaled $725 million. Read more →

Google announced a partnership with StopNCII.org to combat the spread of non‑consensual intimate imagery (NCII) by employing hash technology in its search results. Over the coming months, the company will use StopNCII’s image and video hashes—PDQ for photos and MD5 for videos—to identify and block flagged content without storing the original files. While the move follows similar commitments from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Bumble and Microsoft’s integration into Bing, Google has faced criticism for lagging behind peers. Advocates note the new tools still place the removal burden on victims, highlighting ongoing challenges in protecting survivors. Read more →

Niamh Sweeney, a former Meta lobbyist who spent six years at the company, has been named commissioner of Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). She succeeds Des Hogan and Dale Sutherland as the third active commissioner. Irish Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan welcomed the appointment, noting the DPC’s expanding responsibilities. Critics point to the DPC’s historically lenient stance toward big tech, citing low fine collection rates and past fines against Meta for data breaches and password storage violations. The move raises questions about the regulator’s future independence and enforcement vigor. Read more →

Meta is bringing back Facebook's original "poke" feature, adding it to user, making it easier to find on profiles and creating a dedicated page to track poke activity. The move includes emoji indicators that change with the number of pokes exchanged. The company says the feature, once a novelty in the early days of Facebook, has seen a resurgence after being highlighted in the search bar, and it fits Meta's broader effort to reintroduce "OG" Facebook experiences and attract younger users. Read more →

Meta is bringing back Facebook's original "poke" feature, adding it to user, making it easier to find on profiles and creating a dedicated page to track poke activity. The move includes emoji indicators that change with the number of pokes exchanged. The company says the feature, once a novelty in the early days of Facebook, has seen a resurgence after being highlighted in the search bar, and it fits Meta's broader effort to reintroduce "OG" Facebook experiences and attract younger users. Read more →

Meta (formerly Facebook) has begun distributing payouts from a class‑action settlement that addressed privacy violations, including the Cambridge Analytica data breach. Eligible users received roughly $38 via PayPal, marking the first disbursements of a settlement that originally totaled $725 million. Read more →

Meta (formerly Facebook) has begun distributing payouts from a class‑action settlement that addressed privacy violations, including the Cambridge Analytica data breach. Eligible users received roughly $38 via PayPal, marking the first disbursements of a settlement that originally totaled $725 million. Read more →

Niamh Sweeney, a former Meta lobbyist who spent six years at the company, has been named commissioner of Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). She succeeds Des Hogan and Dale Sutherland as the third active commissioner. Irish Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan welcomed the appointment, noting the DPC’s expanding responsibilities. Critics point to the DPC’s historically lenient stance toward big tech, citing low fine collection rates and past fines against Meta for data breaches and password storage violations. The move raises questions about the regulator’s future independence and enforcement vigor. Read more →

Niamh Sweeney, a former Meta lobbyist who spent six years at the company, has been named commissioner of Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). She succeeds Des Hogan and Dale Sutherland as the third active commissioner. Irish Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan welcomed the appointment, noting the DPC’s expanding responsibilities. Critics point to the DPC’s historically lenient stance toward big tech, citing low fine collection rates and past fines against Meta for data breaches and password storage violations. The move raises questions about the regulator’s future independence and enforcement vigor. Read more →