Meta appears to have begun removing end-to-end encryption from Instagram before the official May 8, 2026 deadline. Reports from Australia confirmed the feature was already inactive for users in that country when tested. Meta formally announced the global change through a quiet help page update.
The feature had been available since 2023 as an opt-in option on Instagram. Zuckerberg first promised it in 2019 as...
Google has confirmed the removal of a search feature that displayed AI-organized health tips gathered from online communities. "What People Suggest" was designed to give users access to community health perspectives alongside expert medical content, but the feature has now been discontinued. Three insiders confirmed its removal before Google acknowledged it publicly with a limited statement.
The product was introduced by Google at "The Check...
Microsoft has put a compelling national security case for Anthropic before federal judges in San Francisco, arguing in a court brief that the Pentagon's...
Elon Musk’s xAI has won a significant victory in Mississippi after the MDEQ approved a 41-turbine methane gas plant in Southaven. The permit authorizes...
Strip away the noise of the past few months — the collapsed $100 billion deal, the circular investment controversy, the chip diversification announcements —...
In one of the largest private funding transactions ever completed, Anthropic has raised $30 billion at a valuation of $380 billion. The AI company's...
WhatsApp has unveiled Strict Account Settings, a revolutionary security feature designed to protect users from advanced digital attacks. The one-click activation provides multiple defensive...
Artificial intelligence's labor market impact affects platform-based gig workers differently than traditional employees. The algorithmic management already prevalent in gig work may intensify with...
In a significant development for artificial intelligence governance, TikTok confirmed Thursday that it has finalized an ownership restructuring establishing a majority American-owned entity featuring...
YouTube has created a time management feature that serves educational purposes for young users learning self-regulation. The platform now provides daily time limits for...
A $4 billion investment is bringing DigitalBridge Group under SoftBank Group's artificial intelligence umbrella, the companies jointly announced. The acquisition reflects founder Masayoshi Son's...
An important capability is being removed from ChatGPT on Mac. Beginning January 15, 2026, users will no longer have access to voice conversations through...
