Companies like Microsoft and Meta are still spending big on artificial intelligence. But investors remain antsy about seeing results.
Category: Meta Platforms Inc
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Meta Campaigns to Change Opinions on Data Centers
The tech giant has spent more than $6 million on TV ads in state capitals and Washington, with the message that data centers create jobs.
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China Is Investigating Meta’s Latest A.I. Acquisition
Regulators said they will look at whether the deal for Manus, a Singapore start-up with Chinese roots, complied with China’s export and investment rules.
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Senators Investigate Role of A.I. Data Centers in Rising Electricity Costs
Three Democrats are seeking information from tech firms about the growing energy use of data centers and the utility bills of individuals and other businesses.
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Instagram and Facebook Users in Europe Get Option of Sharing Less Data
The European Commission said Meta, which owns both platforms, is giving users the option of sharing less data in exchange for less personalized ads.
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Europe Begins Rethinking Its Crackdown on Big Tech
European policymakers are crafting changes to scale back and simplify landmark rules for A.I. and data privacy, in a shift from an aggressive regulatory period.
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Who Pays When A.I. Is Wrong?
New court cases seek to define content created by artificial intelligence as defamatory — a novel concept that has captivated some legal experts.
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Amazon’s Big Spending Reignites an A.I. Stock Rally
Investors cheered the tech giant’s latest results showing that its huge investments in artificial intelligence are beginning to show returns.
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Big Tech Faces Tough Questions Over the A.I. Spending Spree
Investors have rewarded tech giants for investing heavily in the technology. But bubble concerns are growing.
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AI Data Centers Create Fury From Mexico to Ireland
As tech companies build data centers worldwide to advance artificial intelligence, vulnerable communities have been hit by blackouts and water shortages.
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Spam and Scams Proliferate in Facebook’s Political Ads
A new analysis of political advertisers found that the platform profits from ads that include deepfakes and other content prohibited by its own policies.
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Zackery Nazario Died Subway Surfing. Is Social Media to Blame?
Norma Nazario didn’t understand what had motivated her 15-year-old son to climb on top of a train one evening. Then she found his phone.