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Meta launches Muse personal AI agent in the US
Meta has launched Muse, a personal AI agent that can work across connected apps, continue tasks in the background and seek approval for sensitive actions. It is rolling out first in the United States through a dedicated app and WhatsApp.
Australia proposes social media algorithm opt-out
Australia has proposed requiring social media platforms to offer users a choice between personalized recommendations and a feed limited to accounts they follow, alongside a broader digital duty of care for online services.
Meta, Panmnesia propose CXL architecture for AI data centers beyond the rack
Meta and Panmnesia researchers have outlined a CXL-based architecture intended to extend tightly coupled AI computing across more servers and racks.
Philippines, Meta agree on child-safety measures and rapid-response group after Zamboanga shooting
The Philippine government and U.S.-based Meta Platforms, known for its social media platform Facebook, agreed to deepen cooperation on protecting children online and countering disinformation, harmful content, and threats of violence.
WhatsApp expands passkeys and strengthens account security
WhatsApp says more than one billion people use passkeys as it adds multiple-passkey support, stronger two-step verification and caller context.
Singapore-based Manus AI to leave Meta as China blocks Meta’s $2B acquisition
Manus, a Singapore-headquartered AI agent startup founded in China, will return to operating as an independent company and delete some user data, months after Chinese regulators blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of the startup.
Meta launches Digital Dialogue IRL in Singapore to help teens, parents navigate online safety
Meta has launched Digital Dialogue IRL, a free interactive experience designed to help teens, parents, educators, and community stakeholders have conversations about online safety, social media habits, and digital wellbeing.
AI agents will not just support customer journeys in Southeast Asia; they will redesign them
Southeast Asia’s customer journeys were never built like Western funnels. They are conversational, mobile, social, and trust-driven. The brands that win in the next phase will be those that recognize this reality and design AI agents around local behavior, not imported playbooks. In this region, the future of customer engagement will not simply be…
AMD unveils rack-scale platform based on ORW introduced by Meta
American technology firm AMD has showcased a static display of its “Helios”, a rack scale platform which is developed based on the new Open Rack Wide (ORW) specification, introduced by Meta.
SoftBank, Meta, and others team up to build submarine cable system connecting Japan and Singapore
Japan-based SoftBank announced Monday that it is collaborating with Meta, IPS, TM Technology Services, and PT XLSmart Telecom Sejahtera to develop a new international submarine cable system, "Candle", that will connect Japan and Singapore.
