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Social media and technology company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Develops open-source Llama models.

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• AI smartglasses boom in 2026 triggers privacy concerns

  On July 26, 2026, PerthNow published an AAP report describing growing backlash to AI powered smartglasses as Samsung and Google prepare launches and Meta pushes second generation devices. Academics and analysts warned that discreet, camera equipped glasses driven by AI assistants raise serious privacy risks even as sales topped 2.25 million units in Q1 2026.

  Source: PerthNow2026-07-25T22:32:00.000Z

• Meta AI adds Muse Spark 1.1 agents for planning and tasks

  On July 25, 2026, Meta announced a major upgrade to its Meta AI assistant that lets it plan and execute tasks such as scheduling, research and slide creation using the Muse Spark 1.1 model. The assistant can now connect to email and calendar apps, generate daily briefings and manage multi step workflows, with features rolling out starting today in select markets.

  Source: Meta Newsroom2026-07-25T13:10:16.386Z

• Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta push US to back open-weight AI models

  On July 24, 25 major tech firms including Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, IBM, Dell, Palantir and Hugging Face sent a policy letter urging the US government not to impose premature restrictions on open-weight AI models. Indian Express, China Daily and others reported the campaign on July 25, highlighting arguments that open-weight systems boost competition, security and US AI leadership.([indianexpress.com](https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/artificial-intelligence/nvidia-microsoft-meta-push-for-open-weight-ai-10803122/))

  Source: The Indian Express2026-07-25T11:38:00.000Z

• Microsoft and Nvidia lead open-weight AI letter to US

  On July 24, 2026, Microsoft published an open letter titled "Open Weights and American AI Leadership" co-signed by more than 30 organizations including Nvidia, Meta, IBM, Hugging Face and Mistral. The signatories urge US policymakers to avoid premature restrictions on open-weight AI models and instead expand compute access and shared AI resources.

  Source: Microsoft2026-07-25T05:12:56.398Z

• Nvidia and Microsoft back open weights AI policy letter

  On July 24, 2026, a coalition of 25 companies including Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, IBM, Dell, Palantir and Hugging Face published the 'Open Weights and American AI Leadership' letter urging US policymakers not to impose broad restrictions on open‑weight AI models. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella amplified the letter in coordinated X posts as Washington considers sanctions and possible limits on Chinese AI models.

  Source: Tom's Hardware2026-07-24T21:08:16.878Z

• Nvidia and Microsoft lead open weight AI plea to Washington

  On July 24–25, 2026, a coalition of about 25 companies including Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, IBM, Palantir, Dell, Hugging Face and Mistral published a policy letter titled Open Weights and American AI Leadership. The letter urges US policymakers not to impose premature restrictions on open weight AI models, arguing that downloadable models are critical for innovation, competition and national leadership, a position widely reported on July 25.

  Source: images.nvidia.com (PDF)2026-07-24T18:00:00.000Z

• Google deploys Gemini 3.6 Flash and two new AI models

  Google released three new AI models, Gemini 3.6 Flash, Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber and Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite, on July 21, 2026. A New York Times report published July 24, 2026 details that the Flash Cyber variant is restricted to governments and trusted partners after it found 55 bugs, including 10 previously unknown vulnerabilities, in the V8 JavaScript engine.

  Source: eKathimerini (via The New York Times)2026-07-23T23:53:00.000Z

• Meta adds AI-powered parental supervision tools to Threads

  On July 21, 2026, Meta announced new parental supervision features for Threads that let guardians see teens’ time spent, set daily limits, adjust sleep mode and manage privacy via Family Center. The company says the tools build on Threads’ existing teen protections and will roll out in the US starting next week.

  Source: Meta Newsroom2026-07-21T21:11:04.533Z

• CuspAI secures $450M Series B to scale AI materials discovery

  Cambridge-based CuspAI closed a $450 million Series B round at a $2.6 billion valuation, announced on July 20, 2026. The funding, co-led by Kleiner Perkins and NEA with participation from Bezos Expeditions and the UK’s Sovereign AI Fund, will expand its generative AI platform for discovering new materials and launch an AI Materials Foundry network.

  Source: Tech Funding News2026-07-20T21:08:55.929Z

• CuspAI secures $450M Series B to launch global AI materials foundry

  UK startup CuspAI has raised $450 million in a Series B round valuing the company at about $2.6 billion. On July 20–21, 2026, outlets including Sifted, Reuters and The Star reported that the round, led by Kleiner Perkins and NEA with backing from Jeff Bezos and the UK government, coincides with the launch of CuspAI’s AI Materials Foundry, a 45‑plus member network including Nvidia and Meta. The company says the funds will scale its MIRA platform and foundry network across Europe, the US and Asia.

  Source: Sifted2026-07-20T11:00:00.000Z