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Users report global outage on Facebook and Instagram

Users worldwide, including in Israel, report disruptions on Facebook, Instagram and Messenger; Meta says it is working to fix the issue

ynet | 06.12.26

Meta reduced content moderation and threats of violence, hate speech jumped fourfold

New report claims that since Meta reduced its automated filtering, enforcement on its platforms, the volume of threats, harassment and hate speech has skyrocketed; Researchers point to combination of broader 'freedom of expression' policies and increased exposure to political content

Raphael Kahan | 06.10.26

WhatsApp accuses Israel's NSO of renewed spyware campaign against users worldwide

WhatsApp says it identified and blocked a new attack campaign linked to the Israeli offensive cyber firm, alleging victims were lured into clicking malicious links; Meta's messaging platform now seeks further sanctions in US federal court

Daniela Ginzburg | 06.08.26

Guy Rosen has served as Meta’s CISO since 2022

Meta’s top Israeli executive Guy Rosen leaves after 13 years

Guy Rosen, Meta’s most senior Israeli executive and CISO since 2022, is leaving after 13 years; The Onavo co-founder, whose startup was acquired in 2013, will stay for a transition period before focusing on advising Israel’s tech ecosystem

Meir Orbach | 06.03.26

Why Apple is dodging Big Tech’s layoff storm

As Meta, Microsoft and Amazon slash jobs and global tech layoffs top 92,000 this year, Apple employees remain largely insulated — with Israel playing a key role in its AI strategy

Tal Shahaf | 05.30.26

End of free social media era: Meta moves to subscription model

Meta launches 'Meta One' subscription tiers, signaling shift from free social media; The move aims to fund costly AI infrastructure and satisfy investors, but raises criticism for monetizing core features and breaking WhatsApp’s historic “free forever” promise

Raphael Kahan | 05.28.26

Meta launches premium subscriptions for WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook

Meta’s paid tiers add extra features to WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, while new Meta One plans will test AI tools for users, businesses and creators in Singapore, Guatemala and Bolivia

Calcalist | 05.28.26

Meta layoffs begin in Israel as tech giant cuts 8,000 jobs in global AI shake-up

Meta is shifting 7,000 employees into AI roles while pouring up to $135 billion into infrastructure, but workers warn the push is fueling anxiety, distrust and fears their own jobs could become obsolete

Omer Kabir, Calcalist | 05.20.26

Meta’s 'day of catastrophe' begins tomorrow as thousands face immediate layoffs

Meta is expected to tell about 8,000 employees worldwide they are losing their jobs, as anxious workers begin taking home free office snacks, drinks and phone chargers ahead of the cuts

News Agencies | 05.19.26

פוסטים אנטישמים שנוצרו על ידי AI והופצו ברשתות החברתיות

Report: AI videos and memes turn antisemitism into viral content for kids

CyberWell report says AI tools are fueling antisemitic videos and songs that reach millions online, with much of the content aimed at children and teens through gaming, memes and viral trends

Daniela Ginzburg | 05.18.26

US lawsuit against Meta could reshape Facebook and Instagram

New Mexico’s attorney general is pressing Meta to overhaul Facebook and Instagram over child safety, seeking strict age checks, usage caps and limits on addictive features—moves that could reshape social media globally

Raphael Kahan | 05.04.26

Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft post strong earnings as AI investments reshape growth outlook

The four tech giants have proven that the AI bet is paying off: Google saw a 63% jump in cloud revenue, Microsoft's Azure grew 39%, Meta posted its strongest growth in five years, and Amazon beat expectations in cloud and advertising

Calcalist | 04.30.26

Meta to pay millions in Israel over Cambridge Analytica data scandal settlement

A multimillion-shekel settlement will fund academic research and democracy education after a class action filed in Israel in 2018 over the Cambridge Analytica affair was approved, citing Meta’s policy changes and difficulty proving direct harm to Israelis

Lital Dubrovitsky | 04.26.26

מנכ"ל מטא, מארק צוקרברג, בעת הצגת Meta AI

Meta unveils Muse Spark AI model to regain ground in race with OpenAI and Google

New model aims to boost efficiency and open future revenue streams via API access as Meta ramps up AI spending and rebuilds its technology stack after setbacks with earlier releases

Dennis Bihler | 04.09.26

Iran threatens strikes on major US tech companies, including Apple, Google, Microsoft

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says tech and AI firms tied to alleged operations will face retaliation; employees urged to leave workplaces and nearby residents told to evacuate

ynet | 03.31.26