Meta has successfully disrupted covert operations orchestrated by state actors from Iran, China, and Romania that aimed to manipulate public opinion on social media. These efforts included misinformation campaigns and fake accounts, which Meta identified and removed to protect users from deceptive practices. The company's actions reflect its ongoing commitment to enhancing platform security and integrity.

The interview features Mark Zuckerberg discussing Meta's approach to artificial intelligence and how it influences the evolution of social media. He highlights the integration of AI technologies to enhance user experience and addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by these advancements in the digital landscape.

Meta is set to resume training its AI models using content shared by adult users in Europe on Facebook and Instagram, while ensuring that private messages and data from users under 18 are not included. Users will receive notifications and can object to the use of their data for this purpose. This rollout follows a previous delay due to data protection concerns raised by the Irish Data Protection Commission and other EU authorities.

Meta has removed the option to use Apple Intelligence writing tools in its apps—Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads—replacing them with its own AI features. This change, which appears to have started in December 2024, has left many iPhone users confused as they can no longer access Apple's AI tools. Meanwhile, Apple Intelligence remains available on other platforms like Signal and X (formerly Twitter).

Meta is implementing a crackdown on unoriginal content on Facebook, similar to YouTube's recent policies. The initiative aims to promote original content creators by penalizing posts that largely mirror existing media, thereby enhancing the platform's value to users and advertisers. This move is part of a broader trend toward prioritizing authenticity and originality in social media interactions.

In an ongoing antitrust trial, Meta Platforms is leveraging TikTok as a key argument to counter claims of monopolization by the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC aims to prove that Meta's dominance in social media has not diminished, while Meta contends that TikTok's emergence as a competitor alters the landscape of social media and entertainment.

Meta has clarified that link posts on Threads are ranked effectively to enhance their visibility and reach. The company emphasizes the importance of proper ranking algorithms in boosting engagement for content shared on the platform.

Meta's AI-focused app experienced a significant surge in downloads and daily users following the introduction of its new Vibes AI video feed feature. This spike reflects the growing interest in AI-driven content and its integration into social media platforms, enhancing user engagement and interaction.