Meta News & Updates

Mistral releases a family of 10 open-source AI models, including Mistral Large 3 and Ministral 3, designed to run on laptops, drones, and edge devices, prioritizing flexibility, efficiency, and distributed intelligence.

Arcee releases Trinity Mini and Trinity Nano Preview, two open-source AI models under Apache 2.0 license, aiming to regain U.S. control in open-source AI development.

Liquid AI releases a 51-page technical report detailing the architecture and training data behind its efficient on-device AI models, making them open-source for other organizations to use.

Notable AI releases and advancements in 2025 included OpenAI's continued growth, China's open-source wave, and growth of local models.

Meta launches a new centralized support hub for Facebook and Instagram users, aiming to simplify account recovery and provide more personalized help through AI-powered tools.

The European Commission is investigating Meta's decision to ban third-party AI chatbots from WhatsApp, potentially restricting competition in the AI space.

Payday lenders deploy AI to increase holiday borrowing, despite critics warning it may worsen debt problems. Many Americans rely on these loans, but they come with high interest rates and a lack of transparency.

The first-gen Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, featuring AI-powered features, are now available at an all-time low price of $238.99 for Black Friday, despite being similar to the latest model.

Tech companies are releasing AI-powered glasses for consumers, offering various features such as search, payments, and language translation.

The federal court ruled in favor of Meta, stating that the company is not a monopoly despite its acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp. The decision has significant implications for the definition of monopoly in the tech industry.