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The tech giant is restructuring to improve efficiency. (image: Reuters)

Meta’s embrace of AI is making its employees miserable

May 10, 2026 9:54 am

Meta is pushing its 78,000 employees to adopt AI tools and factoring their use of the technology in performance reviews.

It is part of a broader push by governments to expand lawful access to encrypted data, a move tech companies say risks weakening user security.(Image: Reuters)

Apple, Meta warn Canadian bill could force them to weaken encryption

May 08, 2026 9:26 am

Tech giants warn Canadian bill could weaken encryption and user privacy

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te with Eswatini King Mswati III at the Mandvulo International Conference Hall in Eswatini on May 3.

China This Week | Why a tiny African nation matters to China on Taiwan, Meta-Manus deal and Pakistan’s submarine

May 04, 2026 9:42 am

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This edition covers the one African nation that continues to support Taiwan diplomatically, tech-related controversies, and a milestone in China-Pakistan defence ties.

Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms

May 03, 2026 9:21 am

The trial before Judge Bryan Biedscheid will examine whether Meta's conduct meets the standard for a public nuisance under New Mexico law.

Big Tech Q1 2026 earnings: Key takeaways on AI spending, cloud growth, and more

May 03, 2026 9:04 am

From accelerated cloud revenue growth to rising AI-related capex, layoffs, and more, here’s a look at the key takeaways from Big Tech’s latest quarterly earnings results.

Speaking at a company town hall on April 30, he said increased investment in compute infrastructure is forcing trade-offs elsewhere. (Image Source: AP)

Mark Zuckerberg on Meta layoffs: ‘If we invest more in one area, we have less capital for others'

May 02, 2026 9:00 am

CEO Mark Zuckerberg has pointed to rising AI spending as a key driver of workforce cuts at Meta Platforms.

Tech giants like Meta have been accused of contributing to mental health crises among users, especially teens.

Facebook and Instagram must do more to block under-13s, EU warns in Meta charges

April 30, 2026 8:42 am

The Commission said both platforms must change their risk assessment methodology and that they need to strengthen ‌measures to prevent, ⁠detect and remove minors from their services.

Why Meta is betting on space-based solar energy projects to power its AI future

May 04, 2026 5:56 pm

Amid the surging demand for AI and the data centre boom, big tech companies have been exploring out-of-the-box energy solutions, including orbital data centres.

China blocks Meta’s $2B acquisition of Manus in escalating AI rivalry with US: Report

April 28, 2026 8:55 am

Originally founded in China, Manus made its debut with a general-purpose AI agent in 2025 and has reportedly shifted its base to Singapore since.

China tightens control on AI investments, curbing U.S. access to sensitive technologies amid rising security concerns. (Image: Reuters)

China to curb US investment in tech companies: Report

April 24, 2026 5:45 pm

China plans to restrict top tech firms, including AI startups, from accepting US investment without government approval. The move targets national security concerns by limiting foreign stakes in sensitive technologies, amid rising tensions and tighter scrutiny over cross-border investments in the tech sector.