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WhatsApp is testing username-based privacy features allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers, offering Telegram and instagram-style handles for safer and more private communication.

Microsoft is scaling back employee access to Anthropic’s Claude Code due to rising AI costs, redirecting engineers to GitHub Copilot CLI. Despite rollback, its Anthropic partnership via Azure remains intact as enterprises face surging token-based expenses from generative AI

He directed strict action against fake Telegram channels spreading misinformation related to the medical-entrance exam.

Meta Platforms has begun laying off around 8,000 employees as part of a major restructuring aimed at accelerating its artificial intelligence push. The company is also shifting thousands of roles into AI-focused teams while significantly increasing investment in AI infrastructure and data centres.

Social media claims that the government restricted Rahul Gandhi’s Instagram posts during his visit to Chennai for TVK chief Vijay’s swearing‑in were refuted by sources, who clarified that the IT Ministry had no role. Meta later restored the posts, attributing the issue to an internal system error.

Meta has discontinued end-to-end encrypted direct messages on Instagram globally, reversing its earlier privacy-focused plans. The company said users should download important chats, while critics warned the rollback could weaken user privacy despite concerns raised by child protection groups

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor approached the Delhi High Court against AI-generated deepfake videos allegedly showing him praising Pakistan. The court issued summons to X, Meta, and the Centre, while considering interim relief to protect Tharoor’s personality, privacy, and public reputation rights

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Arjun Kapoor, restraining unauthorised use of his identity and ordering removal of deepfakes and obscene AI content, while directing Meta and Google to disclose details of offending accounts

China has reportedly blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns. The move reflects tighter regulatory scrutiny over technology transfers and is expected to increase caution in global cross-border tech investments.

Meta is reportedly planning to lay off at least 10 per cent of its workforce next month, with further cuts likely in 2026. The move comes amid a global surge in tech layoffs driven by AI-led restructuring and post-pandemic corrections.

Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico held Meta and YouTube liable for harms to children, including mental health issues and sexual exploitation. Experts say the verdicts signal growing accountability for Big Tech and could reshape social media regulation globally

A California jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark case holding social media platforms responsible for harm to children. The plaintiff, a 20-year-old woman, argued that her childhood use of Instagram and YouTube led to addiction and worsened her mental health.

Australia said social media platforms have removed or restricted 4.7 million child accounts since banning under-16s in December, marking early success of the landmark law. Officials said enforcement is working, encouraging other countries to consider similar child safety measures

Oakley and Meta have announced their AI-powered performance eyewear, Oakley Meta HSTN, with camera, speakers, water resistance and Ultra HD recording. Pre-sales begin November 25 and it launches nationwide December 1, priced from Rs 41,800.

Meta has begun warning thousands of Australian users under 16 to download their data and prepare for account removal ahead of a nationwide social media ban for minors beginning December 10. The move affects Facebook, Instagram and Threads, with age-verification measures introduced

The NCLAT has set aside the CCI’s five-year ban on WhatsApp sharing user data with Meta Platforms for advertising purposes, while retaining the ₹213 crore penalty imposed for anti-competitive practices linked to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update

Reliance Industries and Meta have formed a Rs 855 crore joint venture, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited, to market and distribute enterprise AI services in India. The partnership offers cloud and hybrid AI solutions for industries including IT, finance, sales, and marketing

Facebook Overseas will hold a 30% stake in Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd, Reliance Industries’ new AI venture. The joint venture, aimed at developing and marketing enterprise AI services, will see an initial investment of Rs 855 crore by both partners.

Meta, Amazon, and other tech giants have advised H-1B and H-4 visa holders to remain in the US or return immediately as the USD 100,000 visa fee takes effect September 21, raising concerns over skilled foreign workers stranded abroad.

Meta is reportedly recruiting US-based contractors at up to $55/hour to build Hindi-language AI chatbots for Indian users, focusing on storytelling and character development. The move highlights Meta’s push for culturally relevant AI experiences, amid prior privacy and safety concerns.