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Mark Zuckerberg presionó a Meta para protegerlo de un posible impuesto a la riqueza Original
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Mark Zuckerberg presionó a Meta para protegerlo de un posible impuesto a la riqueza La empresa reestructuró sus acciones para ayudar al multimillonario a pagar el impuesto sobre el patrimonio propuesto por California, en caso de aprobarse. Compartir artículo completo Mark Zuckerberg, el director ejecutivo de Meta, en su casa en el lago Tahoe, California.
Ordena juez de NM a Meta pagar 25 mil mdd
San Francisco—Un juez de Nuevo México ordenó el miércoles a Meta pagar 25 mil millones de dólares por engañar a los usuarios sobre sus prácticas de privacidad de datos, una de las mayores sanciones impuestas a un gigante tecnológico. Nuevo México demandó a Meta en 2021 por el escándalo de la consultora política Cambridge Analytica, y sostuvo que la red social había engañado a los usuarios con sus declaraciones públicas sobre la privacidad de sus datos.
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion for deceiving users on privacy - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
SAN FRANCISCO — A New Mexico judge on Wednesday ordered Meta to pay $25 billion for deceiving users about its data privacy practices, one of the largest penalties levied against a tech giant. New Mexico sued Meta in 2021 over a scandal involving political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica, saying the social media company had misled users with its public statements about their data privacy.
Ordena juez de NM a Meta pagar 25 mil mdd
San Francisco—Un juez de Nuevo México ordenó el miércoles a Meta pagar 25 mil millones de dólares por engañar a los usuarios sobre sus prácticas de privacidad de datos, una de las mayores sanciones impuestas a un gigante tecnológico. Nuevo México demandó a Meta en 2021 por el escándalo de la consultora política Cambridge Analytica, y sostuvo que la red social había engañado a los usuarios con sus declaraciones públicas sobre la privacidad de sus datos.
Un juez ordena a Meta pagar 25 millardos de dólares por engañar a sus usuarios
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Un juez ordena a Meta pagar 25 millardos de dólares por engañar a sus usuarios El juez de un tribunal de Nuevo México emitió la sanción histórica, y escribió que la empresa y sus ejecutivos engañaron a propósito al público.
How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California’s Proposed Wealth Tax Original
How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California’s Proposed Wealth Tax The billionaire told Meta’s board that he planned to list his Silicon Valley home for sale. The company remade its stock structure to help him pay the tax if voters pass it. Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Meta, at his home in Lake Tahoe, Calif. He has another California home in Palo Alto, close to Meta’s headquarters. Credit...Victor Llorente for The New York Times Oct.
Meta Raises Its A.I. Spending, Even as Cash Pressures Grow
Meta Raises Its A.I. Spending, Even as Cash Pressures Grow The spending is having an effect on the Silicon Valley giant’s cash flow, as Meta continues investing to lead in the technology. An aerial view of the construction of Meta’s Richland Parish Data Center in Holly Ridge, La.Credit...Scott Ball for The New York Times Reporting from San Francisco Oct. 21, 2026, 4:28 p.m. ET Meta has been spending billions to lead in artificial intelligence.
Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion for Deceiving Users on Privacy
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion on for deceiving users about its data privacy practices, one of the largest penalties levied against a tech giant. New Mexico sued Meta in 2021 over a scandal involving the political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica, saying the social media company had misled users with its public statements about their data privacy.
US court orders Meta to pay $25 bn for misleading users on data privacy
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found 43 million violations of state consumer protection laws linked to the Cambridge Analytica data privacy scandal. A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion for misleading users about its data privacy practices in a case linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion for Deceiving Users on Privacy Original
Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion for Deceiving Users on Privacy The penalty, one of the largest levied against the tech giant, stemmed from a lawsuit by New Mexico claiming the social media company had misled users about their data privacy. Meta’s annual Meta Connect event at the company’s Menlo Park, Calif., campus.Credit...Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times Eli Tan reported from San Francisco, and Cecilia Kang from Washington. Oct.
Meta’s Global Policy Chief to Leave After 15 Years
Meta’s Global Policy Chief to Leave After 15 Years Joel Kaplan, a former adviser to George W. Bush known for his Republican ties, had helped Meta build its relationship with the Trump administration. Joel Kaplan, right, Meta’s chief global affairs officer, in Washington in 2025.Credit...Michael A. McCoy for The New York Times Reporting from San Francisco Oct.
Meta unveils new series of advanced AI models
Meta on Oct 12 unveiled a new series of advanced flagship artificial intelligence (AI) models, as it tries to catch up to rivals like Anthropic and OpenAI in the AI race. The two new models, called Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, scored nearly as well as Anthropic’s most advanced models on tests that measure reasoning, writing and coding, according to data provided by Meta. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s CEO, revamped his company’s AI division last year after setbacks in developing the technology.
Bay Area guaranteed-income trials offer mixed results
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Eli Tan and Rachel Bujalski SANTA CRUZ — One morning in December 2024, Mikole Weeks, then 35, received a phone call with surprising news. She had been chosen for an experimental program called guaranteed basic income, and it came with cash: $1,330 a month for an entire year, with no strings attached for how it could be spent. “It felt like another chance to turn my life around,” said Weeks, a single mother and a part-time house cleaner in Santa Cruz.
Meta Unveils New Series of Advanced A.I. Models Original
Meta Unveils New Series of Advanced A.I. Models The new models, Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, are meant to compete with cutting-edge A.I. models from rivals like Anthropic and OpenAI. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, revamped his company’s A.I. division last year after setbacks in developing the technology. Credit...Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times Eli Tan reports on Meta and Silicon Valley. Oct.
What a Year of Free Money Meant: Softer Diapers, Clean Laundry, a Visit to Six Flags
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. One morning in December 2024, Mikole Weeks, then 35, received a phone call with surprising news. She had been chosen for an experimental program called guaranteed basic income, and it came with cash: $1,330 a month for an entire year, with no strings attached for how it could be spent.
Cómo Meta decidió lanzar su agente de IA
M+.- Mark Zuckerberg, el director ejecutivo de Meta, reunió a dos de sus principales lugartenientes —Alexandr Wang, el director de Inteligencia Artificial (IA), y Nat Friedman, el jefe de productos de IA— en agosto para hablar sobre una amenaza inminente. Una empresa emergente de 14 personas llamada Instinct había creado un agente de IA, que son bots que pueden operar aplicaciones y software en nombre de los usuarios, y estaba despegando.
Así fue como Mark Zuckerberg decidió lanzar el agente de IA de Meta
Meta había retrasado durante meses el lanzamiento de Muse, su aplicación de agente de IA, por preocupaciones de seguridad. Luego, una nueva competencia obligó a Zuckerberg a actuar. Mark Zuckerberg, el director ejecutivo de Meta, reunió a dos de sus principales lugartenientes --Alexandr Wang, el director de inteligencia artificial, y Nat Friedman, el jefe de productos de IA-- en agosto para hablar sobre una amenaza inminente.
Así fue como Mark Zuckerberg decidió lanzar el agente de IA de Meta
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Así fue como Mark Zuckerberg decidió lanzar el agente de IA de Meta Meta había retrasado durante meses el lanzamiento de Muse, su aplicación de agente de IA, por preocupaciones de seguridad. Luego, una nueva competencia obligó a Zuckerberg a actuar.
Zuckerberg acelerou agente de IA da Meta após avanço de rival; veja bastidores
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Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Decision to Pull the Trigger on Meta’s A.I. Agent
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Decision to Pull the Trigger on Meta’s A.I. Agent Meta had delayed releasing Muse, its A.I. agent app, for months over safety concerns. Then new competition forced Mr. Zuckerberg’s hand. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, with various iterations of the Muse avatar.
Call My A.I. Agent
The DailySubscribe: Call My A.I. Agent Muse, Meta’s A.I. agent, helped a Times reporter with dental insurance, dinner reservations and more. It also required his trust. Back to The Daily Previous More episodes ofThe Daily October 6, 2026 • 29:38Call My A.I. Agent Next Oct. 6, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET Over the past few weeks, millions of people have rushed to download a new type of artificial intelligence app — agents.
How Meta uses AI data centers to avoid billions in federal taxes
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta’s artificial intelligence push is a tremendous success. “Our investments in AI are accelerating every major part of our core business,” he has told investors. “Every sign that we’re seeing in our own work and across the industry gives us confidence in this investment.” But when Meta files its taxes, it tells the IRS a different story.
Iran, China use AI to sway social apps
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. SAN FRANCISCO -- Iran, China and groups in Israel used artificial intelligence in novel ways in recent months to create first-of-their-kind influence campaigns on social media, ratcheting up concerns among U.S. officials and security researchers about the fast-evolving technology.
Meta dodging taxes with data sites
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Mark Zuckerberg says Meta's artificial intelligence push is a tremendous success. "Our investments in AI are accelerating every major part of our core business," he has told investors. "Every sign that we're seeing in our own work and across the industry gives us confidence in this investment." But when Meta files its taxes, it tells the IRS a different story.
How Meta uses AI data centers to avoid billions in federal taxes
By Kashmir Hill, Jesse Drucker, Eli Tan and Mike Isaac, New York Times Mark Zuckerberg says Meta’s artificial intelligence push is a tremendous success. “Our investments in AI are accelerating every major part of our core business,” he has told investors. “Every sign that we’re seeing in our own work and across the industry gives us confidence in this investment.” But when Meta files its taxes, it tells the IRS a different story.
How Meta Uses A.I. Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Federal Taxes
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Mark Zuckerberg says Meta’s A.I. push is a tremendous success. “Our investments in A.I. are accelerating every major part of our core business,” he has told investors.
Complaints about Meta’s ‘pervert glasses’ won’t slow tech’s wearable gadgets drive
Just a year ago, Meta’s camera-equipped Ray-Bans were gaining momentum. Millions had been sold. Influencers wearing the chic glasses were producing cooking videos, product-unboxing videos and travel documentaries. For a moment, it looked like smart glasses could be the next step for personal computing after the smartphone. So much can change in a year. As sales of the US$300 (RM1,224) glasses grew, the cringe-inducing stories rolled in.
Las quejas sobre los 'lentes de pervertido' de Meta no frenarán el impulso de los dispositivos portátiles en el sector tecnológico
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates the latest of Meta’s smart glasses in Menlo Park, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. The Ray-Ban Meta Audio, a new pair of glasses without a camera, focusing instead on microphones for talking to Meta’s artificially intelligent assistant. (Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times) Hace apenas un año, los Ray-Ban equipados con cámara, de Meta, estaban ganando impulso. Se habían vendido millones de unidades.
Opinion: I gave my life over to Meta’s AI agent and was blown away
SAN FRANCISCO: Last week, I answered a call from an unknown number. “I reached Anthem Dental and am about to connect you,” a voice piped up. The call was from an artificial intelligence (AI) “agent” created by Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram. Ten minutes earlier, the AI agent had called my dental insurer, given it my member ID, answered a security question and waited on hold before transferring me to the representative – just as I had asked it to.
Backlash won’t stop wearables
Just a year ago, Meta’s camera-equipped Ray-Bans were gaining momentum. Influencers wearing the chic glasses were producing cooking videos, product unboxing videos and travel documentaries. For a moment, it looked like smart glasses could be the next step for personal computing after the smartphone. So much can change in a year.
Complaints About Meta’s ‘Pervert Glasses’ Won’t Slow Tech’s Wearable Gadgets Drive
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Complaints About Meta’s ‘Pervert Glasses’ Won’t Slow Tech’s Wearable Gadgets Drive Meta’s smart glasses are the latest in a line of products to raise eyebrows over privacy. That’s not stopping other companies from creating similar devices.
Le confié mi vida al agente de IA de Meta y me sorprendí
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. La semana pasada, contesté una llamada de un número desconocido. “Me comuniqué con Anthem Dental y estoy a punto de conectarte”, se escuchó una voz. La llamada era de un “agente” de inteligencia artificial creado por Meta, propietaria de Facebook e Instagram.
Meta unveils three smart glasses with built-in AI
MENLO PARK: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has directed his company to spend billions of dollars developing new artificial intelligence (AI) models. Now Meta is focusing on the next step – having people use them. On Sept 23, at its annual developer conference in Menlo Park, California, the tech giant unveiled three types of smart glasses integrated with AI, as well as new features for Muse, the AI agent released this month, which reached the top of the App Store this week.
Meta Unveils 3 Smart Glasses With Built-In A.I. Original
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, has directed his company to spend billions of dollars developing new artificial intelligence models. Now Meta is focusing on the next step — having people use them. On Wednesday, at its annual developer conference in Menlo Park, Calif., the tech giant unveiled three types of smart glasses integrated with A.I., as well as new features for Muse, the A.I. agent released this month, which reached the top of the App Store this week.
Dei acesso à minha vida ao agente de IA da Meta por 2 semanas — e me surpreendi
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I Gave My Life Over to Meta’s A.I. Agent and Was Blown Away
Last week, I answered a call from an unknown number. “I reached Anthem Dental and am about to connect you,” a voice piped up. The call was from an artificial intelligence “agent” created by Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram. Ten minutes earlier, the A.I. agent had called my dental insurer, given it my member ID, answered a security question and waited on hold before transferring me to the representative — just as I had asked it to.
I Gave My Life Over to Meta’s A.I. Agent and Was Blown Away
Xbox 2 hours ago Xbox is barely Xbox anymore The Verge - Andrew Webster • 2h The latest changes at Microsoft’s gaming division signal a further retreat from the Xbox brand. Xbox has become a shell of its former self — and things are only getting worse.
Iran and China Create First-of-Their-Kind Autonomous A.I. Influence Campaigns
Iran, China and groups in Israel used artificial intelligence in novel ways in recent months to create first-of-their-kind influence campaigns on social media, ratcheting up concerns among U.S. officials and security researchers about the fast-evolving technology.
Iran and China Create First-of-Their-Kind Autonomous A.I. Influence Campaigns
Siri AI 3 hours ago Best iOS 27 tricks to try now (even with an old iPhone) Mashable • 3h Bridget Carey breaks down seven top iOS 27 features that make your current iPhone feel brand new. This isn’t like past iOS updates.
Mark Zuckerberg critica a Anthropic en el debate sobre la desaceleración de la IA Original
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Mark Zuckerberg critica a Anthropic en el debate sobre la desaceleración de la IA En redes sociales, el director ejecutivo de Meta pareció lanzar una indirecta a Anthropic: dijo que los principales laboratorios de IA deberían enfocarse en seguridad en lugar de mejorar su tecnología. Mark Zuckerberg en julio.
Mark Zuckerberg pone en la mira a Anthropic en el debate sobre desaceleración de la IA
Mark Zuckerberg, director ejecutivo de Meta, le apuntó este martes a la startup rival de inteligencia artificial Anthropic y a su director ejecutivo, Dario Amodei, en medio del polémico debate sobre si se debe desacelerar el desarrollo de la inteligencia artificial. A través de un posteo en redes sociales, Zuckerberg afirmó que los principales laboratorios de inteligencia artificial deberían centrarse en la seguridad en lugar de en perfeccionar su propia tecnología.
Mark Zuckerberg Takes Aim at Anthropic in Debate Over A.I. Slowdown
Mark Zuckerberg Takes Aim at Anthropic in Debate Over A.I. Slowdown On social media, Meta’s chief executive appeared to jab at Anthropic by saying that leading A.I. labs should be focused on safety rather than improving their own technology. Mark Zuckerberg in July. In a social media post on Tuesday, he said that leading A.I. labs should be focused on safety rather than improving their own technology.Credit...Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters Reporting from San Francisco Sept.
Meta lanza agente de IA que puede enviar tus correos electrónicos y reservar tus viajes Original
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Meta lanza agente de IA que puede enviar tus correos electrónicos y reservar tus viajes Muse, el nuevo agente de IA de Meta, actúa como un asistente digital personal que se conecta a Facebook e Instagram, así como a aplicaciones de terceros como Spotify y OpenTable.
Meta Rolls Out A.I. Agent That Can Send Your Emails and Book Your Travel
Meta Rolls Out A.I. Agent That Can Send Your Emails and Book Your Travel Muse, Meta’s new A.I. agent, acts as a personal digital assistant that connects to Facebook and Instagram, as well as third-party apps such as Spotify and OpenTable.
Corporate America is getting hooked on open-source AI
SAN FRANCISCO: AT&T turned to artificial intelligence (AI) models from Anthropic and OpenAI in recent years to help with customer service, call transcription and coding. The AI models charged fees and were “closed,” which meant the AI companies did not share their underlying code. This year, AT&T changed course. As AI costs skyrocketed, Andy Markus, the company’s chief data and AI officer, looked for cheaper alternatives.
Corporate America Is Getting Hooked on Open-Source A.I.
AT&T turned to artificial intelligence models from Anthropic and OpenAI in recent years to help with customer service, call transcription and coding. The A.I. models charged fees and were “closed,” which meant the A.I. companies did not share their underlying code. This year, AT&T changed course. As A.I. costs skyrocketed, Andy Markus, the company’s chief data and A.I. officer, looked for cheaper alternatives.
Así es como Meta llegó a un acuerdo judicial de 17,1 millardos de dólares
El acuerdo, uno de los convenios más grandes entre una empresa y un grupo de estados, implicó meses de negociaciones y una serie de derrotas legales para el gigante de las redes sociales. Seis días antes del inicio de un juicio federal sobre la seguridad infantil en internet, CJ Mahoney, director jurídico de Meta, viajó a Nashville el 6 de agosto para reunirse con abogados de casi una decena de estados. Quería negociar un acuerdo enorme, dijeron dos personas familiarizadas con la conversación.
Así es como Meta llegó a un acuerdo judicial de 17,1 millardos de dólares
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Así es como Meta llegó a un acuerdo judicial de 17,1 millardos de dólares El acuerdo, uno de los convenios más grandes entre una empresa y un grupo de estados, implicó meses de negociaciones y una serie de derrotas legales para el gigante de las redes sociales.
How Meta's $17.1B social media settlement came together
EDITORS NOTE: ART ADV: With photos.); Cecilia Kang reported from Washington, and Eli Tan from San Francisco. WASHINGTON -- Six days before the start of a federal trial over online child safety, C.J. Mahoney, Meta's chief legal officer, traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, on Aug. 6 to meet with lawyers for about a dozen states. He wanted to broker an enormous settlement, two people familiar with the conversation said.
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