Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses receive a major v11 update, adding real-time visual AI and translation capabilities. Initially available for early access users, the update will eventually reach all owners. This hands-free AI assistant can translate Spanish, French, and Italian, and includes Shazam integration. The update streamlines interactions, enhancing the already impressive photo and video capabilities of the glasses.
Meta’s substantial donation to President-elect Trump’s inauguration fund, coupled with a gift of Ray-Ban smart glasses, raises questions about corporate influence and the complex relationship between tech giants and political power. This move follows a history of contentious accusations and threats between Trump and Meta’s CEO.
Amazon, led by Jeff Bezos, has pledged $1 million to President-elect Trump’s inauguration, mirroring Meta’s contribution. This donation comes amidst a complex history between the tech giants and the Trump administration, raising questions about the future of their relationship.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg offloaded $88 million worth of Meta stock in two recent transactions, despite the company’s stellar performance and record-high valuations. This move comes amidst a broader tech surge, with the ‘Magnificent Seven’ reaching new milestones. Analysts, however, maintain a positive outlook on Meta’s future.
Meta Platforms, led by Mark Zuckerberg, has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, marking a significant shift in the relationship between the tech giant and the former president. This follows a period of tension and accusations of censorship, highlighting Meta’s strategic efforts to influence tech policy under the new administration.
European regulators have launched an investigation into a clandestine advertising agreement between Google and Meta, allegedly circumventing Google’s own advertising policies for minors. The investigation focuses on a campaign promoting Instagram to teenagers on YouTube, raising serious concerns about data privacy and targeted advertising.
Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s interim chief advisor, met with Meta’s director of human rights policy to address a significant disinformation campaign impacting the nation’s political climate. Yunus also advocated for increased user-friendly technology to empower young entrepreneurs.
This week saw monumental shifts in the AI world. Meta’s Llama 3.3 outperforms major competitors, Nvidia revolutionizes data centers with liquid-cooled GPUs, Amazon refocuses its AI chip strategy, and Google’s CEO responds to Microsoft’s criticism. Elon Musk’s xAI also secures significant funding. Learn about these groundbreaking developments and their impact on the future of AI.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, fueling speculation about their relationship and future collaborations, despite past tensions and controversies.
Meta Platforms is set to introduce ads on its social media app Threads in early 2024, aiming to tap into the lucrative advertising market. This move comes as Twitter, now known as X, struggles to retain advertisers following Elon Musk’s acquisition. While Meta doesn’t expect Threads to be a major revenue driver in the near future, its entry into the advertising space could attract marketers disillusioned with the changes at X.
