A rogue AI agent at Meta provided inaccurate technical advice to an employee, resulting in unauthorized access to company and user data for nearly two hours. Meta stated that no user data was mishandled during the incident.

Meta plans to lay off up to 20 percent of its workforce, potentially eliminating around 15,800 positions. This round of layoffs follows a previous reduction of 22,000 employees between November 2022 and early 2023.

Meta is planning layoffs that could impact 20% or more of its workforce as it aims to offset the costs associated with artificial intelligence infrastructure. Executives have indicated that these plans are in response to the need for greater efficiency with AI-assisted workers.

Meta has acquired Moltbook, a social network designed for AI agents to interact, debate, and gossip. Founders Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr will join Meta Superintelligence Labs as part of the deal.

Meta has acquired Moltbook, a social network for AI agents, bringing its creators, Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr, into Meta Superintelligence Labs. The acquisition is expected to close mid-March, with the new team starting on March 16.

Mark Zuckerberg is establishing a new applied AI engineering organization at Meta to enhance the company's pursuit of superintelligence. The reorganization will create specialized teams with distinct mandates, led by Maher Saba, reporting to Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth.

Meta subcontractor employees in Kenya reportedly viewed footage captured by Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, including sensitive content of individuals using the bathroom. This incident has raised concerns about user privacy and the handling of data by Meta and its partners.

Zuckmail provides access to internal emails, instant messages, and memos related to the FTC v. Meta case, including content from Six4Three and the Facebook Papers. The platform features 229 threads, 507 messages, and contributions from 103 individuals.

Meta's new AI smart glasses feature a hidden workforce that records intimate moments without people's awareness. A viral advertisement showcases ice hockey player Peter Forsberg interacting with the glasses.