Meta

December 9, 2025

By Mike Robuck

EC signs off on Meta option to cut use of personal data for ads

The European Commission recognised Meta’s commitment to provide users with the ability to reduce the amount of personal data used for targeted advertising on Facebook and Instagram, a move intended to resolve issues related to the Digital Markets Act.

Europe Meta Regulation

December 8, 2025

By Mike Robuck

Meta signs chatbot news publisher deals

Meta Platforms inked commercial AI data agreements with news publishers to deliver a broad range of real-time content across its chatbot.

AI & Cloud Meta North America

December 5, 2025

By Mike Robuck

Meta CEO could pull back on metaverse resources

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly hatched a plan to eliminate a chunk of resources for its metaverse group, which he previously championed as a key growth area.

Big Tech Meta North America

December 4, 2025

By Kavit Majithia

EC probes Meta Platforms AI practices

The European Commission opened an investigation to assess whether a fresh Meta Platforms policy around restrictions on AI providers accessing its WhatsApp messaging service is anticompetitive.

Meta Regulation

December 4, 2025

By Mike Robuck

Meta Platforms snares Apple design executive

Meta Platforms reportedly hired Apple senior design executive Alan Dye as part of its move into AI-enabled consumer devices.

Apple Devices Meta

November 19, 2025

By Mike Robuck

Meta wins antitrust trial against FTC over WhatsApp, Instagram

Meta Platforms emerged victorious from a US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit which sought to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp due to alleged harm to competitors and consumers.

Meta North America Regulation

November 17, 2025

By Amiya Johar

WhatsApp to support third-party chats in Europe

Meta Platforms confirmed WhatsApp will support third-party messaging across Europe, as part of efforts to comply with the European Union's (EU) Digital Markets Act.

Europe Meta Regulation