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Exclusive: Meta Defends AI Glasses After German Group Files Criminal Complaint

Meta's AI-enabled smart glasses are at the centre of a criminal complaint filed by German digital rights group HateAid over alleged privacy risks and covert recording concerns.

In an exclusive conversation with AI FrontPage, Meta says the AI glasses do not violate privacy laws of Germany and were already approved by a federal regulator.

Manus to Resume Independent Operations as Meta’s $2bn Deal Unwinds

Manus said its separation from Meta requires the deletion of some user data generated since the acquisition closed on 29 December 2025.

Manus said on Tuesday it will soon return to operating as an independent company, unwinding Meta’s $2 billion acquisition after Chinese regulators ordered the deal reversed in April. Data generated by some users since 29 December 2025 will be deleted later this month as part of the separation.

After META Summon, Indian Govt Reminds Platforms of Stricter AI Deepfake Compliance Rules

The Indian government has reiterated that social media platforms must comply with amended IT Rules on AI-generated content and deepfakes or risk losing legal immunity under the IT Act.

Days after META officials were summoned by the government, India reiterated that social media platforms must comply with amended IT Rules governing AI-generated content and deepfakes. Platforms with over 5 million users face stricter obligations, including AI content labelling, faster removal of harmful material, and the risk of losing legal immunity for non-compliance.

White House AI Framework Exempts Open-Weight Models from Pre-Release Review

The White House in Washington, D.C., where Trump administration officials briefed leading AI companies on a voluntary framework for pre-release cybersecurity testing of advanced AI models.

The new voluntary policy applies to closed frontier AI models, while exempting open-weight models, including those developed by Chinese AI companies.

Chinese Military Used US AI Models to Build Defense Tech

A Chinese military artillery system fires during a live exercise. Reuters reports Chinese military-linked researchers have used distillation techniques on US AI models to develop indigenous defense technology. (Photo: Official PLA website)

A Reuters review of over 80 academic papers and patents has found Chinese institutes with ties to the PLA using distillation techniques on US AI models, including OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 and Anthropic’s Claude Haiku, to develop domestic defense-linked AI systems.

CuspAI Launches AI Materials Foundry With NVIDIA, Meta and Samsung; Raises $450 Million

CuspAI's AI Materials Foundry brings together more than 45 organisations, with its MIRA platform at the base of the discovery pipeline. | Image: CuspAI

Cambridge-based CuspAI has launched the AI Materials Foundry, a coalition of more than 45 tech giants and research groups including NVIDIA, Meta, Samsung and Hyundai Motor Group, alongside a $450 million Series B that values the two-year-old startup at $2.6 billion.

Meta to Build First Canadian C$13 billion Data Centre as AI Infrastructure Demand Grows

Meta said the 1GW facility will use a closed-loop liquid cooling system with dry cooling, requiring no operational water for cooling.

Nvidia’s Jensen Says AI Won’t Kill Jobs. Data Says Otherwise

Nvidia's Jensen Huang dismissed fears of job loss due to AI.

AI is causing more software engineers to be hired, insists Huang even as Q1 2026 saw over 100,000 tech jobs slashed.

Altman Says AI Hasn’t Killed Jobs Yet, Even as Tech Bleeds 100K

OpenAI chief Sam Altman says he is "delighted to be wrong" about AI's short-term impact on entry-level white-collar jobs

OpenAI chief Sam Altman says he is “delighted to be wrong” about AI’s short-term impact on entry-level white-collar jobs, a relief that sits awkwardly against Q1 2026, when over 100,000 tech employees were laid off globally by firms including Oracle, Meta, Amazon and Cloudflare.

Meta is planning major layoffs in 2026 due to AI: Reports

meta is planning to layoff 20% of its staff in 2026 due to AI

Meta might axe at least 16,000 jobs this year due to its aggressive push on AI infrastructure.