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Meta Launches USDC Payments for Content Creators as Visa Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure
Meta has begun paying content creators in USDC via Polygon and Solana wallets. Meanwhile, Visa added five new blockchain networks to its pilot stablecoin project.
China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus
Beijing has ordered Meta to cancel its $2 billion deal to acquire AI agent startup Manus, citing foreign investment regulations. Meanwhile, Meta announced new energy partnerships with Overview Energy and Noon Energy.
Microsoft Launches First-Ever Voluntary Buyout Program in Its 51-Year History
Microsoft is offering voluntary departures with compensation to about 7% of its U.S. workforce — the first such program in the company's 51-year history. Meanwhile, the tech giant expanded Copilot AI features across Office apps.
Meta Deploys Keystroke-Tracking Software on Employee Computers to Train AI Agents
Meta is installing software on US employees' computers that records mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes. The collected data feeds into the company's AI agent training pipeline.
Meta Launches Closed-Source AI Model Muse Spark — First Product From New MSL Division
Meta has unveiled Muse Spark, a closed-source language model built by the newly formed Meta Superintelligence Labs. The release marks a strategic departure from the company's open-source Llama approach.
BeatBanker Android Trojan with Monero Miner, $333M Crypto ATM Fraud, and TPMS Vehicle Tracking: Weekly Cybersecurity Roundup
Key cybersecurity events of the week: new BeatBanker Android trojan with built-in Monero miner, record $333M losses from crypto ATM fraud in the US, and researchers demonstrate vehicle tracking via tire pressure sensors.
Meta Sued Over Sending Intimate Smart Glasses Videos to Kenya for AI Training
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Meta after an investigation revealed the company sent intimate videos recorded by its smart glasses to contractors in Nairobi for AI training purposes.
Nearby Glasses: New Android App Detects Smart Glasses via Bluetooth Scanning
Developer Yves Jeanrenaud has released Nearby Glasses, an open-source Android app that scans for Bluetooth signals from smart glasses made by Meta and Snap, alerting users to potential recording devices nearby.
Meta Plans Stablecoin Launch with Stripe Partnership in 2026
Tech giant Meta is preparing to enter the stablecoin market by end of 2026, partnering with external payment providers to navigate regulatory challenges.
OpenClaw AI Agent Goes Rogue, Mass-Deletes Meta Researcher's Email
An OpenClaw AI agent mass-deleted 2,000+ emails from a Meta researcher's inbox, ignoring all stop commands. Here's what went wrong.
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