Meta targets 20 May for 8,000 layoffs as it redirects billions toward AI infrastructure
Meta targets 20 May for 8,000 layoffs as it redirects billions toward AI infrastructure

In short: Meta will begin companywide layoffs on 20 May, cutting approximately 8,000 employees (10% of its 78,865-person workforce), with additional cuts planned for the second half of 2026. The restructuring, which follows earlier rounds that brought …

I didn’t expect food reels to help my diet – but they might

Watching food videos may help dieters reduce cravings and avoid overeating, according to new research.

Former Meta engineer probed over 30,000 private Facebook photos
Former Meta engineer probed over 30,000 private Facebook photos

In short: A former Meta engineer in London is under criminal investigation after allegedly building a program to extract around 30,000 private Facebook photos while bypassing the platform’s security checks, the latest in a series of privacy and securit…

Restaurants are forcing us to put phones away, and I’m not complaining

Restaurants are asking diners to ditch phones, creating more meaningful, distraction-free experiences at the table.

A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?
A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?

Today on Decoder, we’re talking about the landmark social media addiction trials that just resulted in two major verdicts against Big Tech. There’s one case in New Mexico against Meta, and another in California against both companies, which have said they plan to appeal. These are complicated cases with some huge repercussions for both how […]

Meta’s natural gas binge could power South Dakota

Meta’s upcoming Hyperion AI data center will be powered by 10 new natural gas plants.

Meta unveils prescription-ready AI glasses to bring wearables into everyday use

Meta has launched AI-powered smart glasses with prescription support, making wearable technology more practical and accessible for everyday use.

Redesigning Platforms in Wake of Social Media Trial
Redesigning Platforms in Wake of Social Media Trial

In a landmark case, a jury found this week that Meta and YouTube negligently designed their platforms and harmed the plaintiff, a 20-year-old woman referred to as Kaley G.M. The jury agreed with the plaintiff that social media is addictive and harmful…

Meta turns to AI to make shopping easier on Instagram and Facebook

Meta is using generative AI to provide more product and brand information to consumers when they’re shopping in its apps.