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Brazil's President Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro prepare for their first televised debate ahead of the October 25 runoff, amid a deeply polarized race.

Global markets grapple with sharp tech losses, soaring oil prices, and elevated bond yields. While Israeli inflation eased, US consumer prices surprised upward, prompting major banks to advise caution on AI-driven tech stocks.

A WIRED investigation reveals that AI-generated virtual influencers on Instagram are stealing stand-up comedy routines from real creators to build followings and drive traffic to adult websites.

Meta has strongly denied allegations of political bias in the Brazilian presidential election following a court ruling requiring equal treatment for candidates Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro.

Major US banks, including Citigroup and Bank of America, are restricting AI agents from customer accounts to prevent billions in deposit outflows to higher-yielding alternatives.

Instagram has launched over 30 AI-powered story effects using Meta's Muse Image model, enabling users to transform photos into magazine covers, vintage film shots, and custom designs.

Meta has launched WhatsApp Guest Calling globally, allowing users to join browser-based voice and video calls without an account or phone number, challenging Zoom.

Meta CISO Guy Rosen announced at the EY Journey conference that most Meta code is now AI-generated, while industry leaders discussed the profound labor and security impacts of artificial intelligence.

Meta unveiled new AI models, Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, challenging industry leaders OpenAI and Anthropic. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted the shift toward closed enterprise models and personal superintelligence.

Instagram admitted a technical bug caused Creed's 1999 song "Higher" to be over-recommended in user stories, sparking viral confusion and false paid promotion rumors.

Israeli WhatsApp users report sudden account blocks without clear appeal options, prompting competitor Viber to claim a surge in local downloads and user returns amid security concerns.

Wall Street finished lower on Monday as the Dow fell 0.7% and bond yields hit 19-year highs at 5.25%. Meta dropped 4.8% on enterprise AI plans while Nvidia rose 1.7% on buybacks.

Meta has established a new enterprise AI division, hiring MongoDB CEO C.J. Desai to lead the initiative. The unexpected departure caused MongoDB shares to plummet by over 15%.

Meta has announced a major pricing overhaul for the WhatsApp Business Platform, canceling the customer service message fee waiver starting October 1, 2026, and introducing token-based billing for autonomous AI agents.

Global markets reacted to geopolitical updates and U.S.-Iran talks, while Wall Street saw mixed trading and Meta rallied on optimism surrounding its new AI assistant, Muse.

Recycling startup MacroCycle secured a deal with Meta to build its first US plant, aiming to produce 5,000 tons of recycled plastic annually and cut emissions.

Meta is set to unveil Luna, a new camera-free smart glasses model featuring six microphones and AI integration, aiming to resolve privacy issues.

Meta has asked the Tel Aviv District Court to reject Bank Leumi's demand for pre-approval of ads, warning of internet censorship, while the bank seeks 26 million NIS over financial scam campaigns.

Meta has launched Meta One, a subscription service for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Meta AI. Offering individual, creator, and business tiers, the service provides advanced AI tools, custom features, and an automated customer service agent.

AI researcher Andrew Tulloch is leaving Meta for rival Anthropic less than a year after securing a massive compensation package, highlighting tech talent retention challenges.

Anthropic hastily deleted a job listing offering up to $450,000 for a Meta-focused sales executive, highlighting high-stakes ties and upcoming IPO preparations amid rising competition.

Tech entrepreneur David Popovich is suing Meta for 39,900 shekels in Petah Tikva. His business profile with tens of thousands of followers was permanently banned without prior warning.

AI specialist Andrew Beard tasked an autonomous AI agent with booking him into a crowded pilates class. The bot bypassed the studio's security, booked months in advance, and canceled another client's reservation.

The tech giant has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence tool that has already secured the top spot in global indices, offering real-time transcription for up to 20 speakers and support for 70 languages.

Users in Israel report that attempting to connect to WhatsApp Web leads to an immediate account ban on their mobile device, with some caught in a recurring loop of bans. An expert in the field explains what is likely behind the glitch and which actions should be avoided right now to keep your account safe.

The new label will clarify that it is a character created by artificial intelligence and not a real person. Accounts that do not use it may suffer a reduction in reach.

Meet "Ya Lily," an internet star with hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram and Facebook, promoting products for the Chinese retail giant Temu. She is considered the company's leading content creator in Europe, but a new study by an independent organization reveals that she likely does not exist in reality. Lily is just the tip of the iceberg of an entire industry of fake accounts that...

The disturbing wave of blocks on the popular application in Israel has reached two well-known journalists, one of whom was forced to move to an alternative platform to continue communicating with his sources and working continuously.

Following a historic settlement, Meta is shifting the narrative by calling on YouTube and TikTok to strengthen adolescent protections. The company is positioning itself as a leader in user safety despite widespread skepticism.

The Tel Aviv District Court criticized Meta regarding the 26 million shekel lawsuit filed by Bank Leumi, ordering the company to submit its response by September 2.

Meta has reached an $18 billion settlement in a massive lawsuit brought by 29 US states over claims that its platforms were designed to cause addiction among young users. The payment will be spread over 10 years.

Last January, Meta executives developed a secret initiative, Project OT, aimed at replacing thousands of employees with AI agents. The plan was ultimately abandoned due to technical limitations and internal pushback.

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion as part of a settlement in a massive lawsuit filed against it by 29 US states, alleging that the company violated the privacy of young users and integrated addictive features.

Following recent fraud cases and phishing attempts, WhatsApp is announcing several new updates that will better secure your account and ensure you won't be the next victim of scammers.

Meta is discussing a potential settlement in a major lawsuit filed by 29 US states alleging the company designed its platforms to be addictive to teens. According to Meta's own analysis, the total fines could reach $1.4 trillion.

Adi Sofer-Teeni recalls the difficult conversation in high school where they tried to prevent her from studying physics, and explains how her childhood as a latchkey kid in Savyon shaped her path to the top of the high-tech industry.

Mark Zuckerberg is expanding his real estate portfolio with the purchase of a castle in County Waterford, Ireland. The Gothic-style estate, which includes a 1,780-dunam plot, will serve as a residence for the family during their visits to the country.

The tech giant is launching a series of major updates that allow you to integrate your Facebook, Instagram, and Google accounts with its smart assistant, alongside a new desktop application.

Prof. Nitzan Pekin, Deputy Director of the Center for Cyber Law and Policy at the University of Haifa, explained the lawsuit against Meta, which centers on the question of whether the company used data it collected on minors to design its products and increase screen time.

While the world is tightening regulation and 29 states in the US are suing Meta for harming teenagers, a rare consensus is recorded in Israel: 81.6% of the public demand legislation to regulate social networks, and about half of the citizens place child protection at the top of their priorities. Adv. Yehudit Pintov, a senior research fellow at the Brandeis Institute, tells mako: "In the world...

According to WIRED, the app Kromix posed as a photo editing tool but allowed the creation of sexual videos featuring real people. Meta ran 32 ads targeted exclusively at men, one of which featured a high-ranking American female politician in a pornographic video.

A trial against Meta has begun in a California federal court, with 29 states accusing the company of designing addictive social media platforms and violating children's privacy laws.

The largest trial in the series of "addiction lawsuits" against social media platforms begins today in California. 29 US states are suing Meta, alleging that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict young users, with potential penalties reaching $1.4 trillion.

Bank Leumi has filed a 26.6 million NIS lawsuit against Meta in the Tel Aviv District Court, alleging the systematic distribution of fraudulent ads on Facebook and Instagram that impersonate the bank.

Smart glasses that will identify the people around you, track your gaze direction, and analyze when you laughed: a new Meta patent reveals how the company envisions the next generation of wearable computing. However, on the way to implementation, it faces significant hurdles regarding privacy, regulation, and consent.

Meta has introduced 'Scam Alert' in WhatsApp, an AI-driven tool that warns users about potential fraud in real-time. The feature runs locally on devices, ensuring end-to-end encryption remains intact.

Online fraud and social engineering have become one of the main threats in messaging apps, with over $425 million stolen in the US alone using these methods, according to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data. To combat this phenomenon, Meta's engineering division unveiled Scam Alert this past weekend — a new security tool embedded in the WhatsApp application. The system is designed to identify...

A judge in New Mexico ordered the social media giant to establish a new $567 million fund, in addition to $375 million in civil penalties already imposed.

Rapper Yoav Eliasi, who frequently shares his political views on social media, is taking an unusual step against Meta, claiming the company has taken a side in the elections. He is now boycotting their platforms and moving his activity to Telegram.

Instagram has unveiled its first new logo in a decade. Users have criticized the design for poor legibility, while others urged the platform to address ongoing issues with account suspensions and bot activity.