A judge ruled that Meta no longer holds monopoly power, ending the FTC’s attempt to force the company to separate Instagram and WhatsApp. The case collapsed mainly because TikTok and YouTube now offer strong competition, weakening the claim that Meta dominates social networking.

Meta has launched a paid option in the UK allowing users to remove ads from Facebook and Instagram. The subscription is available on web and mobile, giving users a choice between ad-free access or the free, ad-supported version.

Meta added an AI assistant to Facebook Dating to help users find matches and suggest profile ideas. It is also testing a weekly surprise match feature called Meet Cute to cut down on endless swiping.

NY Attorney General Letitia James cracked down on a crypto fraud ring that stole millions in Brooklyn, freezing $300,000 in assets and seizing $140,000 in crypto from a Vietnam-based group targeting Russian speakers with fake ads.

Meta’s Oversight Board criticised the company for not removing a deepfake ad of Brazilian footballer Ronaldo Nazário, highlighting weak enforcement of anti-fraud rules. The ad promoted a misleading online game, raising concerns about Meta’s inconsistent handling of AI-generated fraud.

Meta has signed a 20-year agreement to source 1.1 gigawatts of nuclear energy from a facility in Illinois, marking a significant step in powering its expansive data centers and energy-intensive AI models.

Despite vows to leave, most left-leaning influencers remain more active on X than on Bluesky, which has yet to rival X’s reach or utility.

Meta will begin training its AI models using EU user data this week, after pausing last year due to privacy concerns. Only public content from adult users will be used, with private messages and data from minors excluded.

Meta has launched "Teen Accounts" on Facebook and Messenger, enhancing privacy with features like content limits and reduced unwanted interactions. This follows a federal judge's ruling allowing claims that some platform features may harm minors to proceed.

About 100 artists and writers protested at Meta’s London office, accusing it of using their work for AI training without consent or payment. Meta claims to respect intellectual property, but concerns remain. As AI evolves, are authors' rights at risk?