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Meta partners with Reliance to set up its first data centre in India

Meta Platforms is significantly boosting its India investments with a new 168 MW data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, in partnership with Reliance Industries. This facility will support Meta's global AI infrastructure and is powered by renewable energy. Additionally, Meta has expanded its renewable energy collaboration with Clean Max to over…

The Economic Times

Meta Bets $115 Million on America's Skilled Trades Shortage as AI Data Center Boom Accelerates

Meta announced a $115 million initiative aimed at training thousands of Americans for skilled trade careers tied to the rapid expansion of AI data centers.

International Business Times

Qualcomm teases 'something new,' and we might see it at Meta Connect

Qualcomm started teasing what's coming next for XR, and there's a chance Meta Connect will hold the secrets.

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Meta Layoffs Reveal Managers And Engineers Paid The Highest Price For AI

Meta's recent layoffs, focused on managers and engineers, reflect its AI investment strategy, reshaping workforce dynamics and prioritising smaller, AI-driven teams.

International Business Times UK

The Social Reckoning Trailer Brings Us A New Zuck

Zuck is back in the trailer for The Social Reckoning. But this time, Jeremy Strong brings an unhinged entitlement to the Meta owner’s portrayal. Aaron Sorkin’s Social Network sequel is almost here. Facebook has risen fallen risen again and is stuck in a perpetual Phoenix cycle in modern American pop…

The Mary Sue

Pennsylvanian lawmakers want new smart glasses safety rules — and for once a government is making a sensible technology decision

Pennsylvanian lawmakers want to make private recording with smart glasses a crime.

TechRadar

A 5-week course and a guaranteed job: Meta commits $115 million to solve the skilled-trades shortage stalling its AI build-out

The investment is part of the company’s larger plan to spend $600 billion on its U.S. data center build-out by 2028.

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Sales of Meta whistleblower’s memoir soar after Hay festival ‘silencing’

Sarah Wynn-Williams remained silent during her hour-long appearance, but sales of Careless People have since increased by more than 300%

The Guardian - UK

With Steam Frame arriving this summer, Meta is running out of time to entice gamers - will Prime Day do anything to improve the $599 price of the Quest 3?

The Steam Frame is waiting in the wings, and the Quest 3 has never looked so unapproachable - could Prime Day bring us some much-needed discounts?

GamesRadar

Experts Name Exact Trigger That Will Turn Tech Layoffs Into a Catastrophic Regional Recession

Tech layoffs in Silicon Valley raise concerns about a potential recession, but economists argue the impact remains contained to the tech sector, with broader economic stability still intact.

International Business Times UK

Meta-Reliance AI hub; SAP CEO on India's AI edge

Meta has tapped Reliance for India AI data centre. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

The Economic Times

Oklo Buys Precision Manufacturing Company ARMEC to Speed Up Reactor Deployment. What This Means for OKLO Stock.

Oklo acquired ARMEC, a Tennessee-based precision manufacturing company with over 20 years of experience in high-tolerance nuclear components, to accelerate its reactor design, prototyping, and deployment capabilities.

Barchart

CleanMax shares soar 15% to record high on Meta partnership

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions shares surged 15% to a 52-week high after announcing a 900 MW renewable energy partnership with Meta Platforms. The projects include solar and wind assets, with Meta purchasing 100% of environmental attributes. The deal strengthens Meta’s clean energy goals and reinforces CleanMax’s position in India’s C&I…

The Economic Times

Meta to launch America's workforce academy for guaranteed job placement with $115 million first year investment

Meta is launching America's Workforce Academy (AWA), a nationwide program designed to fast-track individuals into long-term careers in skilled trades, backed by an initial USD 115 million investment in its first year. The cost-free initiative supports all participants during their training and guarantees a job for every graduate.

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Meta, Reliance Industries announce Rs 855 crore JV for AI data centre, enterprise solutions in India

Reliance Industries and Meta Platforms are joining forces. They will create enterprise AI solutions using Meta's Llama models. This venture aims to bring advanced AI to Indian businesses of all sizes. Reliance will hold a majority stake. The partnership will offer customizable AI platforms and ready-made solutions. A new data…

The Economic Times

Meta partners with Reliance to lease 168 MW AI data centre in Jamnagar

Meta has deepened its India bet by partnering with Reliance Industries to build its first AI-ready data centre in the country, leasing 168 MW of capacity at Reliance's upcoming hyperscale campus in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The deal marks a significant milestone in the long-standing Meta-Reliance relationship and highlights India's emergence as…

Bangkok Post

Threats to US lawmakers spiked after Meta eased moderation: watchdog

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - From explicit calls for murder to sexual harassment, violent threats targeting US lawmakers on Facebook rocketed after tech giant Meta rolled back key content moderation policies last year, a tech watchdog said Tuesday.

International Business Times

Threats Against Politicians Quadrupled After Meta Changed Speech Rules: Report

Threats against U.S. politicians, including President Donald Trump, surged on Facebook after Meta made the controversial decision to loosen its speech rules in January 2025, according to a new report.

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EU orders Meta to reopen WhatsApp to rival AI assistants

The EU has ordered Meta to grant rival AI chatbots free access to its WhatsApp platform within five working days, while it completes its antitrust investigation into the company. Meta says it will appeal, accusing the EU of "regulatory overreach". Meanwhile, Brussels hits back at Apple after the iPhone maker…

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This AI Fiber Play Is Backed by Amazon, Meta, and Nvidia and Has Long-Term Potential

This AI fiber stock has surged almost 250% in a year and shows no signs of significantly slowing down after landing a landmark deal with Amazon

AAP

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot makers

The Economic Times

EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots for free

The EU ordered Meta on Tuesday to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform for free within five working days as it carries out an antitrust probe, or risk a heavy fine. The EU had warned Meta it faced interim measures if it did not open WhatsApp to…

TechRadar

Meta wants to train Americans to build its data centers — and is offering a free 5-week program to teach you everything

Meta commits $115m funding to upskill American citizens in data center construction roles, promises long-term consideration to broader AI impacts.

The Economic Times

'If America won't get Indian brains...': Former Meta executive and founder warns US on H1B visa, says jobs would go to Bangalore anyway

A federal court struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson praised this, highlighting the talent pool in India. He noted past difficulties for Indian students seeking US jobs due to immigration policies. Wilson's views sparked debate, with some arguing for prioritizing American graduates. He countered…

The Times of India

Indian students asked 'how do I get a data engineering job in the US': Tech founder says $100K H-1B visa fee made the answer depressing

A former Meta techie, founder Zach Wilson, said he felt proud to be an American after a federal court struck down the $100,000 fee imposed by the Donald Trump administration on the import of H-1B visa holders. Wilson said it was depressing the last six months when his Indian students…

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