Telegram founder Pavel Durov has revived a controversial 2004 chat attributed to Mark Zuckerberg, using it to criticize WhatsApp's privacy assurances as Meta faces a new lawsuit alleging misleading claims about its encryption.
India's Supreme Court has issued a stern warning to Meta's WhatsApp, questioning its data monetization and user consent model in a market where the app holds a dominant position. The court has temporarily barred data sharing pending a detailed examination.
India's Supreme Court has sharply criticized WhatsApp's privacy policy as 'cleverly designed to mislead users,' warning it could restore a ban on the app sharing Indian user data with parent company Meta. The court's intervention escalates a long-running antitrust battle that could reshape data practices in Meta's largest market.
Fintech startup Jelou has raised $10 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-driven conversational banking platform, Brain, from Latin America to the U.S., enabling payments, verification, and credit services directly within messaging apps.
CNBC's Jim Cramer challenged the prevailing market sentiment that reduces Meta Platforms to merely an advertising business with a side project in smart glasses, arguing the company's recent strong quarter and its investments in AI and the metaverse are being undervalued by critics.
As Berkshire Hathaway enters a new era under Greg Abel, analysts question a notable omission from its tech holdings: Meta Platforms. Despite boasting one of the world's widest economic moats, the social media giant never made the cut for Warren Buffett.
While the AI sector is crowded with high-flyers, Meta Platforms presents a unique value proposition. Trading at a reasonable valuation, the social media behemoth's heavy investments in AI research and development could unlock its next major growth phase.
Meta Platforms confronts a trifecta of high-stakes legal challenges across three continents, testing its core business models in social media, data privacy, and augmented reality hardware just as it doubles down on AI and the metaverse.
Despite stellar earnings, Meta Platforms faces a potential sharp correction as a top analyst warns its 'priced for perfection' stock is vulnerable to the massive costs of its AI investment cycle and narrowing margin for error.
Meta Platforms' latest earnings reveal a staggering $115-135 billion AI infrastructure investment plan for 2026, alongside a $36.57 billion stock shelf registration. The move intensifies the debate on whether massive spending will fortify its ad empire or strain its financials amid growing regulatory pressures.
Even in the high-flying technology sector, compelling bargains exist. We examine three AI leaders whose current valuations may not fully reflect their long-term growth trajectories.
Despite robust revenue growth in 2025, Meta Platforms' stock underperformed the market. With a strategic pivot towards high-return AI investments and new advertising frontiers, analysts see the social media giant as attractively valued for a potential comeback this year.
CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights a dramatic turnaround for Meta Platforms, arguing its heavy investment in artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the company's trajectory and market perception.
Meta Platforms' stock soared past $700 following a robust Q4 2025 earnings report, reigniting investor debate on whether it can reach the $1,000 milestone. While its core advertising engine hums, massive AI investments and regulatory headwinds present significant challenges.
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, USA TODAY examines the enduring legacy of the companies that shaped the nation's culture, economy, and global identity.
A Russian cargo ship captain has been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter after his vessel collided with an anchored oil tanker in the North Sea, resulting in a fiery blaze and the death of a Filipino crew member whose body was never recovered.
The startup, which pivoted from digital business cards, now provides the API infrastructure enabling AI companies to deploy chatbots directly within iMessage, RCS, and SMS, capitalizing on the shift away from traditional apps.
Meta Platforms' shares soared following a robust Q4 earnings beat and aggressive AI investment plans. While core advertising thrives, the company's massive capital expenditure hike raises questions about long-term payoff and competitive positioning.
Meta Platforms announces a 10% workforce reduction in its Reality Labs division, signaling a strategic shift away from its massive metaverse investments toward artificial intelligence and augmented reality, raising questions about the company's future profitability and stock performance.
