Meta Plans to Launch Generative AI Models in 2026


It has been reported that Zhou Gurui, a vice president of Kuaishou, is about to resign and may join Meta or TikTok. His internal status shows he is on leave, and his email signature has been changed to "Log Out." Zhou Gurui holds a master's degree and has a strong technical background.
Meta acquires AI startup Manus for billions to boost AGI agent tech, enhancing market competitiveness. Manus will operate independently post-acquisition, maintaining its products, services, and Singapore headquarters.....
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Italian regulator suspends Meta's policy restricting third-party AI access to WhatsApp Business API, citing abuse of market dominance and harm to AI competition and consumers. This follows EU investigations, signaling systematic antitrust scrutiny of Meta's AI strategy in Europe.....
Global spending on generative AI is expected to reach $70 billion by 2030, driven mainly by AI hardware upgrades and the popularity of application software. Personal devices such as smartphones are currently the main areas of market spending.