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Meta sees 2026 capex surging up to $135 billion on AI infrastructure push

Jan 29, 2026, 11:40 AM IST

The Facebook and Instagram owner reported revenue of $59.89 billion for the fourth quarter and $200.97 billion for full-year 2025, representing year-over-year growth of 24% and 22%, respectively.

Australia enforces world’s first under-16 social media ban, removes 4.7 million accounts

Jan 16, 2026, 01:52 PM IST

Social media giants have deactivated approximately 4.7 million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers within the first month of a landmark national ban taking effect.

‘India will be unshackled’: Navroop Singh as Big Tech ramps up hiring amid Trump-MAGA push

Dec 27, 2025, 01:22 PM IST

He further claimed that the Americans are stuck "between a rock and a hard place".

Australia imposes complete social media ban for children under 16, blocking 10 major platforms

Dec 10, 2025, 08:26 AM IST

The kids will no longer have access to four major social media platforms, among others. They are TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

Meta to use less user data for personalised ads, avoiding millions of dollars in EU fines

Dec 09, 2025, 07:59 PM IST

Meta has agreed to give users in the EU a clear choice about whether their personal data is used for personalised advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.

EU launches antitrust probe against Meta’s AI strategy blocking AI rivals on WhatsApp

Dec 05, 2025, 11:31 AM IST

The EU has launched a formal antitrust probe into Meta over its new policy restricting how rival AI services can use WhatsApp, raising concerns that the firm is abusing its dominant position to unfairly favour its own Meta AI product.

Supreme Court upholds Rs 30 lakh penalty on RIL for Jio-Facebook deal disclosure delay

Dec 02, 2025, 10:16 PM IST

The Supreme Court has affirmed a Rs 30 lakh fine against Reliance Industries and two compliance officers for failing to promptly clarify unpublished price-sensitive information on the Jio-Facebook deal, reinforcing regulatory expectations for large corporations.

Malaysia to ban social media for under-16s starting 2026

Nov 25, 2025, 05:42 PM IST

After Australia, Malaysia now plans to ban social media for its citizens under the age of 16 starting 2026, citing child safety concerns.

Meta to block under-16 Facebook and Instagram accounts in Australia from Dec 10

Nov 21, 2025, 08:39 AM IST

Meta to block Facebook and Instagram accounts of kids under the age of 16 in Australia, starting December 10.

DPDP rules 2025 notified: Global tech platforms to face stricter obligations, higher penalties

Nov 19, 2025, 06:06 PM IST

The rules impose stringent obligations on businesses—ranging from Big Tech platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Amazon to domestic start-ups—along with penalties of up to Rs 25 crore for violations.

Happy Children’s Day 2025: 50+ heartfelt wishes to share with your kids, students on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram

Nov 14, 2025, 09:43 AM IST

Whether you're sharing messages with your own kids, students, or loved ones, here’s a collection of 50+ wishes to make this day even more special