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Instagram Tests 90-Minute 'Features' Videos in Shift Away From Short-Form
Instagram is testing a long-form video format called Features that lets creators upload clips of up to 90 minutes, a break from the short vertical video that has defined the platform. The move puts the Meta-owned app in more direct competition with YouTube over creator payouts.
Meta and YouTube Will Run Ads for Alex Gibney's 'Musk' Documentary
Meta and YouTube now say they will accept paid advertising for Alex Gibney's upcoming documentary about Elon Musk, after earlier reports that TikTok, Meta, YouTube and X had refused to promote the trailer. Meta called its rejection an error, and YouTube said the ad was temporarily restricted but has been cleared.
Meta Signs First Environmental Credit Deal With Recycling Startup MacroCycle
Meta will pay MacroCycle for environmental attribute credits tied to avoided emissions, giving the Cambridge, Massachusetts startup revenue to help build its first commercial plastics recycling plant in the U.S.
Meta Unveils Muse, a Personal AI Agent That Taps Email, Calendars and Payments
Meta has introduced Muse, a personal AI agent for U.S. users that connects to everyday apps and services to carry out tasks on their behalf, in what the company calls its largest consumer AI bet to date.
Meta's $18B Settlement Includes Legal Pass to Retain Kids' Data for Age-Detection Model
Meta will pay up to $18 billion and adopt new child safety measures, but its settlement with 29 states also grants the company permission to retain certain data from children under 13 for training and testing an age-detection model.
Zuckerberg's AI Vision Faces Widespread Skepticism
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 6,500-word essay envisioning an AI-powered future has drawn criticism, with observers citing his company's social media track record as a reason for doubt.
Apple Delays Smart Glasses Launch to Address Privacy Concerns
Apple has postponed the release of its first smart glasses, now planned for unveiling at WWDC in June 2027 and availability by year-end, as the company works to address consumer privacy issues akin to those faced by Meta.