Meta Plans Major Layoffs Amid AI Push

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Business Markets

Meta is preparing another round of workforce reductions as the company increases investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure and technology. The move reflects a broader shift in the global technology sector, where companies are restructuring operations and reallocating resources to

International

Meta Says Australia Ban May Push Teens To Riskier Apps

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Meta has warned that Australia’s new law banning social media for under-16s could push young users towards lesser-known platforms that are less regulated. The company said that while mainstream apps like Instagram and Facebook have moderation systems, teenagers may switch to smaller platforms that do not have the same level of safety checks. Ban came […]

Business

Meta And TikTok To Comply With Australia’s Under-16 Ban

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Social media giants Meta (parent company of Facebook and Instagram) and TikTok have confirmed they will comply with Australia’s newly passed law banning children under the age of 16 from having accounts on major social media platforms. The law, which takes effect from December 10, 2025, is the first of its kind globally and imposes […]

Business

Meta Splits AI Division in Major Restructure Amid Tensions

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

Meta Platforms is reorganizing its artificial intelligence operations, splitting its Meta Superintelligence Labs into four distinct units: infrastructure, long-term AI research (FAIR), product-focused innovation (including Meta AI assistant), and a new frontier lab (TBD Lab). The move aims to streamline efforts toward achieving “superintelligence”—AI that

National

Parliamentary Panel Summons Meta Over Zuckerberg’s Remarks on Indian Elections

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2025

An Indian parliamentary committee has announced plans to summon representatives from Meta Platforms Inc. This decision follows recent statements by CEO Mark Zuckerberg concerning the company’s involvement in India’s electoral processes. Zuckerberg’s remarks have prompted concerns among lawmakers about the extent of Meta’s influence on the democratic