Meta has signed a landmark AWS agreement to deploy tens of millions of Graviton5 CPU cores, positioning it among the biggest users of the chip worldwide. The expansion targets agentic AI workloads like real time reasoning, code generation, and multi step orchestration—supported by Graviton5’s 3nm design and efficiency gains, starting with a rollout already at massive scale.
Google and Meta are reportedly building large data centres in Vizag, but questions are rising over whether the local power grid can handle the load. As hyperscale demand approaches, planners and utilities must align upgrades, timelines, and capacity—before growth turns into grid strain and costly delays for everyone involved.
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Meta has secured a major deal for Amazon’s homegrown CPUs to power AI agentic workloads, rather than relying on GPUs. The move suggests companies are shifting the chip battlefield beyond accelerators toward general-purpose processing engineered for AI tasks. As demand for agentic systems grows, this CPU-driven sprint could redraw how the next generation of AI infrastructure is built.
Meta is replacing its Accounts Center with a new Meta Account aimed at simplifying how users manage their experience across multiple Meta apps and devices. The change is designed to consolidate settings and make cross-app control more seamless, reducing the need to revisit different menus as you switch platforms within Meta’s ecosystem.
Instagram Edits has completed one year, marking Meta’s push to make mobile video creation simpler end-to-end. The app has evolved from a basic editor into a workflow that supports ideation, editing, and distribution, avoiding desktop-style complexity. Meta says more than 130 updates have been rolled out, largely shaped by creator feedback.
Reliance Industries has named former Google executive Parminder Singh CEO of its AI subsidiary Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd (REIL), effective immediately. Jio Infocomm chairman Akash Ambani said Singh will lead hiring a world-class team, as REIL runs a Meta-backed JV aimed at enterprise AI using Llama models. The move dovetails with Reliance’s push into deeptech.
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Whistleblowers appearing before US Congress allege Meta prioritized virtual-reality profits over children’s safety. Former Meta user experience researcher Cayce Savage says the company shut down internal research indicating it knew children were using its VR products and were being exposed to sexually explicit material. The claims raise fresh scrutiny of safety systems across VR platforms and moderation practices.
A US consumer watchdog group, the Consumer Federation of America, has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging the company profited from scam advertisements and misled users about its fraud-safety efforts. The group cites internal documents suggesting Meta earns billions from these ads, while Meta denies the claims and says it will contest the case.
Meta has ended its contract with Kenyan content moderation firm Sama, setting off layoffs affecting more than 1,000 workers at Sama’s Nairobi office. Sama previously provided moderation services for Meta. The move comes amid an ongoing lawsuit from former moderators alleging poor working conditions and insufficient mental health support.
Meta Platforms will raise prices for its Quest VR headsets in the United States starting April 19, citing higher memory chip costs. The adjustments will apply to the entry-level Quest 3S and the higher-end Quest 3 models. Meta’s move follows a broader trend as other tech firms also pass on component supply and pricing pressures to customers.
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Tech companies are projected to cut more than 73,000 jobs in 2026, led by Meta, Snap, Oracle and Atlassian. AI and automation are being cited as the main reasons, with roles shrinking in areas where software can do tasks faster and cheaper. The shakeup is forcing workers to pivot to new skills as hiring patterns change across the industry.
Meta has recruited Joshua Gross, a founding member of Mira Murati’s AI startup Thinking Machines Lab, to join its engineering leadership team. The move comes after four other founding members reportedly left the company recently, following a wave of departures involving major AI players like OpenAI and even Meta. The latest hire highlights how quickly talent is being rerouted across top labs.
Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited has named Parminder Singh as its Chief Executive Officer. The joint venture between Reliance Intelligence and Facebook is focused on accelerating enterprise AI adoption in India, combining Meta’s AI capabilities with Reliance’s infrastructure. Singh, known for experience across major tech firms, is expected to drive the company’s strategy and growth in enterprise AI.
Meta Platforms plans to lay off about 8,000 employees—roughly 10% of its workforce—on May 20. The move comes alongside a freeze on 6,000 open positions as the company seeks greater efficiency while funding major artificial intelligence investments. Employees impacted are expected to receive severance packages and support services to ease the transition.
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Meta says it is cutting about 8,000 jobs, roughly 10% of its workforce, to improve efficiency and accelerate spending on AI infrastructure and top-tier AI hires. The company will also leave around 6,000 roles unfilled. At the same time, Microsoft is reportedly preparing voluntary buyouts for thousands of U.S. employees, signaling broader cost-control moves across Big Tech.
Meta says Australia’s ban on social media for under-16s is backfiring by funneling teens into less regulated alternatives. The company points to Lemon8 and yope, which aren’t covered by the restrictions, as their downloads surge in Australia. Meta argues the shift could reduce safeguards and increase safety risks for younger users.
A California court ruled that Google and Meta harmed a minor’s mental health through addictive design, drawing a stark parallel to tobacco litigation. Even though the damages awarded are small and appeals are likely, the decision marks a new level of legal scrutiny on how tech platforms engineer engagement. Experts say solutions must go beyond takedowns to include parental oversight.
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