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Meta launches Muse Ember, its most efficient AI model to handle repetitive tasks; know what it can do and here's how it works
Meta has said that Muse Ember is significantly cheaper than competitors like Haiku and Luna. Despite being designed as a lightweight execution model, Ember can process different types of information. Meta claims it supports text, images and audio. The objective is to make the AI agents faster and cheaper to operate.
'No ordinary CEO': Why the AI race cannot do without Nvidia's Jensen Huang
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s influence extends beyond chip supply, making him a central figure in the global AI industry. The company’s dominance in AI processors, investments across the sector and Huang’s close control over its strategy have raised concerns about the risks of depending heavily on one executive.
'No ordinary CEO': Why the AI race cannot do without Nvidia's Jensen Huang
The star power that 63-year-old Huang draws as the gatekeeper to Nvidia's chips shows how badly the AI industry is leaning on him for the graphics processing units that train models and run services such as ChatGPT.
Tech billionaires in Democrats’ crosshairs: Who could face congressional probes? Here’s the hit list
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and other tech leaders could face congressional investigations as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress in 2027. Their scrutiny could focus on ties to Donald Trump, political influence, AI development, data center expansion and the industry's impact on American jobs and communities.
Inflation, tariffs and a voter revolt: The midterm verdict on Trump's economy
US President Trump's policies led to rising inflation, resulting in substantial Republican losses in the midterm elections. Many voters attributed the economic challenges to Trump rather than his predecessor, Democrat Joe Biden. The electorate expressed dissatisfaction with the economy, particularly lower-income voters who felt financially worse off. Additionally, a significant number wanted the government to address healthcare costs and economic inequality.
Meta eyes at least $20 billion from potential bond offerings, Bloomberg News reports
Meta is reportedly looking to raise at least $20 billion through a cross-border bond offering to fund its expanding AI infrastructure. The potential debt sale follows its planned $97.5 billion equity fundraising, highlighting how major technology companies are increasingly tapping debt and equity markets to finance their artificial intelligence ambitions.
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Mark Zuckerberg makes deal with Meta to help him pay billionaire tax if it passes
Mark Zuckerberg has made a deal to manage potential tax liabilities from a proposed wealth tax in California. The tax would impose a one-time 5 percent charge on billionaires' net worth. Zuckerberg's agreement allows him to maintain ownership of Meta while selling non-voting shares to finance his tax obligations. Proponents argue the tax ensures the rich contribute fairly to state revenues.
X Community Notes 'failed' to flag US election falsehoods, study says
A crowd-sourced verification system used by Elon Musk's X failed to flag a vast majority of false claims related to the US midterm elections -- including those promoted by the billionaire -- a study said Wednesday. "X's crowdsourced fact-checking program failed to flag 93.1 percent of false claims related to the US midterm elections," NewsGuard said.
Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan pay $57 million for 16,000-square-foot Gothic-style Strancally Castle in Ireland’s County Waterford
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan recently acquired Strancally Castle in County Waterford for over €51 million. This purchase is the highest price paid for a residential property in Ireland this year. The couple's acquisition of the estate follows 25 years of restoration work by the previous owners. Local representatives welcomed the news, hoping it will boost the region's profile.
'The Social Reckoning' star Mikey Madison reveals what kept her ‘tethered to the ground’ after the 2025 Oscar win
Following her remarkable Academy Award win, Mikey Madison has opened up about the importance of staying humble. With gratitude towards her family and friends, she feels supported and grounded. Rather than succumbing to pressure for a perfect role after her Oscar success, she is excited for her upcoming film, 'The Social Reckoning,' which explores the story of Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, set to premiere internationally on October 9, 2026.
Menlo Ventures on AI slowdown; Ola Electric CEO pledges stake
Happy Monday! Menlo Ventures, an early Anthropic backer, says the real AI constraint is compute, not a slowdown in frontier models. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Scott Bessent says AI industry must own its risks and find solutions
Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei, OpenAI chief Sam Altman and SpaceAI Corp.’s Elon Musk in September called for the industry to slow development of its most advanced models, citing growing risks for humanity.
Nscale hires Meta’s Justin Osofsky to be COO ahead of IPO
The new COO, Justin Osofksy, worked at Meta for 18 years in various executive roles and was most recently its chief partnerships officer.
Why are the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling today? The reasons behind the selloff from tech stocks to gold, silver and Bitcoin
US Stock Market Today: U.S. stock markets slipped on Monday morning as a sharp rise in crude prices and surging Treasury yields unsettled investors following last week’s broad rally. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 379.73 points, or 0.73%, to 51,448.89. The S&P 500 sank 0.94% to 7,670.67, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.22% to 26,737.84. Energy marked the sole S&P 500 sector trading in positive territory, benefiting directly from a fresh spike in global fuel costs.
Meta misled consumers in case over Cambridge Analytica scandal, New Mexico jury says
The verdict followed a two-week trial over a lawsuit filed by New Mexico's attorney general in 2021, three years after news reports revealed that personal data from as many as 87 million Facebook users had been harvested through a third-party app and used in efforts to profile voters.
Trump-Xi dinner: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, Huang, Nadella among star-studded guest list
Billionaires and leaders from the technology sector gathered at the White House for a state dinner. This event hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, with various US officials. The discussions included trade, artificial intelligence, and strategic issues between the two nations. Trump highlighted his friendship with Xi during the dinner and emphasized mutual cooperation.
Meta leans into AI, smart glasses amid privacy pushback
Meta has spent billions to stay competitive with artificial intelligence, but the tech giant faces growing pushback as CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares to announce new products built for the AI era on Wednesday. The Muse agent is built on Meta's own AI models and is designed to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude.
In 2019, New York restaurants turned discarded oyster shells into a unusual plan to rebuild the city’s historic reefs
In 2019, New York restaurants were taking part in an unusual environmental effort: recycling discarded oyster shells for use in rebuilding New York Harbor's historic oyster reefs. The Billion Oyster Project was collecting shells, raising baby oysters and working with students and volunteers as part of its goal to restore 1 billion oysters by 2035.
Quote of the day by Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Give everyone a voice and give people power, the system usually ends up…’ – Facebook founder on why technology should empower people
Mark Zuckerberg envisions a world where technology serves as a catalyst for individual empowerment and equitable power distribution. Through his creation, Facebook, now Meta, he has successfully interconnected billions worldwide. Meta also oversees platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, signaling a commitment to innovation. Together with his wife, Priscilla Chan, he founded the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Meta tests fact-check replacement in Latin America
Meta said Wednesday it had begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a step toward replacing the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.is among the fact-checking organizations that participate in Meta's program in Latin America and elsewhere.
Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian govt over child sexual abuse material and deepfake content
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to the Indian government over child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and operational errors on the company's platforms, according to government sources. During a meeting with officials, Meta also acknowledged mistakes and admitted that significant sums had been spent to boost certain types of content.
Mark Zuckerberg's surprising move inside Meta AI labs to take on rivals OpenAI and Google. Here's what the tech billionaire is doing
Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg has made a surprising move inside the Meta AI labs to take on OpenAI and Google. He is now sitting next to Meta AI chief Alexandr Wang and former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman and is busy coding all day. It shows how seriously he is taking Meta's bid to compete with rivals in the generative AI race.
Meta's mega AI bet bursting? Mark Zuckerberg and his $14 billion hire Alexandr Wang clashing over company’s AI future. Here's why
Is Meta's mega AI bet bursting? Mark Zuckerberg and his $14 billion AI hire Alexandr Wang are reportedly facing a rift. Reports hint that Alexandr Wang told his associates that he founds Zuckerberg's deeply involved management approach 'suffocating'. Mark Zuckerberg brought Wang on board in June 2025 as part of a $14.3 billion deal for a 49% stake in Scale AI.
Quote of the Day by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg: 'People don't care about what you say, they care about...'
Meta CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, American entrepreneur and tech billionaire, is known to speak his mind on success, politics, economics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality which reflects his bold vision and strategic thinking. Mark Zuckerberg's quote of the day is 'People don't care about what you say, they care about what you build. In this quote, Zuckerberg tells people that world always notices leaders who deliver performances and less attention is given to those who just end up making statements.
'I was not that worried...': Mark Zuckerberg says he was almost sentenced to death in Pakistan
Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, revealed he faced potential death while in Pakistan due to a lawsuit over alleged blasphemy linked to Facebook. The lawsuit accused Facebook of hosting content that violates Pakistan's strict blasphemy laws, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said. He also highlighted the increasing pressure on tech companies from stricter content regulation.
Steve Jobs invented iPhone, now they're just sitting on it for 20 years: Mark Zuckerberg takes a shot at rival
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has taken a fresh jab at Apple, criticising the tech giant for relying too heavily on the iPhone’s long-standing success. During a podcast with YouTuber Joe Rogan, Zuckerberg mocked Apple for what he described as a lack of innovation in recent years. He said it's like Steve Jobs invented the iPhone, and now they’re just kind of sitting on it 20 years later.
Mark Zuckerberg’s gold-plated chain sold at auction for nearly 100 times its market value. He wore it only once
Mark Zuckerberg's gold-plated chain was sold at an auction for nearly 100 times its market value. The 6.5mm Cuban chain gold vermeil necklace was sold after 96 bids. Mark Zuckerberg's gold vermeil chain was being sold to support Inflection Grants, a philanthropic initiative pursuing unconventional creative projects. He wore it only once.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg showcases his sewing and dress designing skills. Check pics
One user praised Mark Zuckerberg's sewing skills. "You sewed that yourself!? That’s not easy," she commented.
Mark Zuckerberg now puts Meta's middle managers on notice
After sacking 11,000 employees in November last year, Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has now reportedly put middle managers at the company on notice.
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