Meta is funding a groundbreaking initiative to get some of the UK’s brightest minds in AI to apply their expertise to public services using open source models, including Meta’s Llama models.
The Open Source AI Fellowship is an opportunity to answer a q...

Today, we are opening a new $16 million (£12 million) audio research lab in Cambridge, located within the UK government’s Ox-Cam corridor. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to advancing audio technologies for Meta’s future AR and ...

Meta is supporting proposals to establish a common Digital Majority Age across EU member states, whereby parents need to approve their younger teens' access to digital services, including social media.
The post Supporting an EU-Wide Digital Majority Age for Teens: Online Access with Parental Approval appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

In April, the European Commission issued a decision stating that Meta’s offering in Europe — allowing users to choose between an ad-free subscription and a free, ad-supported service — does not comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This deci...

We're announcing Threads DMs and the introduction of the Threads highlighter, a new visual element that emphasizes interesting perspectives and conversations. 
The post Introducing Messaging and Highlighted Perspectives on Threads appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We’re introducing centralized marketing campaigns, expanded AI support and calling options for businesses using WhatsApp.  
The post Centralized Campaigns, AI Support and More for Businesses on WhatsApp appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We are releasing insights from a new Meta-commissioned study by Alvarez & Marsal India (A&M India) on the key growth drivers of India’s startup ecosystem.
The post AI, Cross‑Border & Tier 2/3 Expansion, Omnichannel Transforming India’s Startups appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

Meta and Oakley are collaborating to deliver a brand-new category of Performance AI glasses.
The post Introducing Oakley Meta Glasses, a New Category of Performance AI Glasses appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We're introducing passkeys on Facebook for mobile devices, offering another tool to safeguard your privacy and security.
The post Introducing Passkeys on Facebook for an Easier Sign-In appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We’re making it easier to share videos on Facebook by simplifying how you create and post videos.
The post Making it Easier to Create Videos on Facebook appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

Our new search feature and dedicated fediverse feed help you discover more perspectives from people outside of Threads.
The post It’s Now Easier to See More Fediverse Content on Threads appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We are launching Meta Gaming Accelerator, an incubator to empower emerging gaming developers, studios and businesses across India. The Accelerator is being launched in partnership with four leading Venture Capital Funds Elevation Capital, Kalaari Capital, Lumikai Fund, and Bitkraft Ventures.
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We're introducing channel subscriptions, promoted channels and ads in Status to WhatsApp's Updates tab.
The post Helping You Find More Channels and Businesses on WhatsApp appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We are appointing Arun Srinivas as the Managing Director and Head for Meta in India. He will spearhead the India charter and strengthen the strategic relationships with the country’s leading brands, advertisers, developers and partners to drive growth for India as a market.
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We're investing in creativity more this year than ever before, just as Instagram turns 15.
The post Inspiring Creativity That Brings People Together appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

New insights from a study that online insights platform GWI did for us on the retail industry highlight the growing role of online discovery, creators, Reels and messaging in both online and offline purchases. Even in-store shoppers are using our platforms to research and discover products.
The post Creators, Short-Form Videos, And Messaging Are Disrupting How Offline Retailers Sell And Scale In India appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

We’ve filed a lawsuit against the entity behind CrushAI and are taking other steps to clamp down on nudify apps.
The post Taking Action Against ‘Nudify’ Apps appeared first on Meta Newsroom.

Shruti Dube has been appointed as the UK Country Director at Meta and will officially take on her new role from March 2025. This follows Derya Matras recently moving into her new role as Vice President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. 
Shruti ha...

We’re kicking off the new year with new features and design updates that make WhatsApp more fun and easier to use. 
The post Introducing New Ways to Chat on WhatsApp appeared first on Meta.

Organizations are using Llama to build tools that provide value to individuals, society and the economy, and saving time and money in the process.
The post How Organizations Are Using Llama to Solve Industry Challenges appeared first on Meta.

Open source AI models like Llama are available for free for organizations to use, modify and build on, making this critical technology more accessible than commercial models. 
The post How Open Source AI is Evolving Healthcare appeared first on Meta.

We're ending our third party fact checking program and moving to a Community Notes model.
The post More Speech and Fewer Mistakes appeared first on Meta.

Meta today announced that Dana White, John Elkann and Charlie Songhurst have been elected to the company’s board of directors.
The post Dana White, John Elkann and Charlie Songhurst to Join Meta Board of Directors appeared first on Meta.

As 2024 concludes, we’re looking back at the products, updates and initiatives that marked a year of innovation at Meta.
The post Our Year in Review: Meta’s 2024 Highlights appeared first on Meta.

In 2024, we launched some of our most innovative mixed reality, AI and Metaverse products yet. Now, our CTO Andrew Bosworth explains why we plan to accelerate in 2025.
The post Accelerating the Future: AI, Mixed Reality and the Metaverse appeared first on Meta.

This year, we’ve held a series of events to build an open source community and support Llama developers through mentorship, funding and a broad network.
The post Open Source AI is Leading to Breakthroughs in Healthcare, Education and Entrepreneurship appeared first on Meta.

Presenting Instagram's Year-in-Review: A Look Back at the People, Moments, and Trends That Defined 2024.
The post What India Double-Tapped in 2024: Instagram’s Year-in-Review appeared first on Meta.

We're introducing trial reels, a new way to try out content and see what performs best by sharing reels with people who don’t follow you. 
The post Test Content With Non-Followers Using Trial Reels appeared first on Meta.

As the holiday shopping season kicks off around the world, we’re launching a global anti-scam awareness campaign to help people stay safe online and on our apps.
The post Meta Launches Global Anti-Scam Awareness Campaign Ahead Of The Holiday Season appeared first on Meta.

We’re launching a global anti-scam awareness campaign in collaboration with researchers and safety experts to help people avoid scams this holiday season.
The post How to Avoid Scams Online This Holiday Season appeared first on Meta.

We're excited to introduce updates to broadcast channels that will help you better understand and collaborate with your audience.
The post Get Closer to Your Community With Replies, Prompts and Insights appeared first on Meta.

We're sharing trends we saw on our platforms during this year's global elections and explaining our efforts to balance self expression and safety.
The post What We Saw on Our Platforms During 2024’s Global Elections appeared first on Meta.

Since the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) came into force, we have been working hard to adapt our long-standing safety and integrity systems and processes in the areas regulated by the DSA. In 2023, we assembled a cross-functional team cons...

Parenting in a digital world is hard. As a parent myself, I’ve been vocal about the challenge parents like me face every day and like most parents I worry: when is the right moment for my child to have their first phone and will they be safe when navig...