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Meta tracks US employees' computer interactions for AI training amid staff backlash and layoffs
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Meta is deploying software on US employees' work computers to monitor keystrokes, clicks, mouse movements, and screenshots in work apps for AI training data. Internal memos reveal no opt-out option, sparking employee discomfort, as the company invests billions in AI while cutting thousands of jobs.
Meta has begun testing a new AI chatbot on Threads that users are unable to block or opt out of, sparking widespread frustration across the platform. The public-facing account has drawn angry replies and become the top trend with over a million posts. Testing is currently limited to a handful of countries.
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Five major book publishers and author Scott Turow filed a class action lawsuit against Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a US District Court in New York. They accuse the company of illegally using millions of copyrighted works to train its Llama AI models. Meta defends the practice as fair use.
Meta has introduced Live Chats on its Threads app, enabling real-time conversations during major events. The feature debuts in the NBAThreads Community amid the NBA Playoffs, hosted by personalities including Malika Andrews and Rachel Nichols. Users can join public chats with polls, live scores, and media sharing.
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Meta is hiking prices on its Quest 3 and Quest 3S VR headsets by $50 to $100 (12-20%) starting April 19 due to a global surge in memory chip prices, exacerbated by massive AI infrastructure investments including its own. New prices: Quest 3S (128GB) $350, (256GB) $450; Quest 3 (512GB) $600. Refurbished units will also increase, but accessories remain unchanged.
Meta has introduced new frame styles for its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses that support prescription lenses, starting at $499 for preorder in the US with availability from April 14. The update includes AI features for nutrition logging and message summarization, alongside expanded international availability. Additional enhancements cover Oakley models and Ray-Ban Display glasses.
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Meta is testing a premium subscription service for Instagram called Instagram Plus, offering exclusive Story features. The tests are live in countries including Mexico, Japan, and the Philippines at prices around $1 to $2 per month. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the rollout aims to identify valuable premium options.
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