X pulls the ability to like and follow from its developer API’s free tier
X is making it harder for spammers with these API changes.
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Gas power plants approved for Meta’s $10B data center, and not everyone is happy
Meta’s massive data center will draw power from three gas-fired power plants producing 2.25 gigawatts.
Report: Meta is hitting pause on AI hiring after its poaching spree
The freeze went into effect last week, and it’s not clear how long it will last, The Journal’s sources say. Meta is still likely working through its reorg, which split its AI unit, Meta Superintelligence Labs, into four new groups: TBD Labs, run by former Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang, and three groups focused on research, product integration, and infrastructure, respectively.
Meta to add 100 MW of solar power from U.S. gear
The social media company is adding another tranche of solar to power a new AI data center in South Carolina.
The White House is on TikTok now, which is technically banned in the U.S.
The White House joined TikTok, despite ongoing legal battles surrounding the use of the Chinese-owned app.
Meta rolls out AI-powered translations to creators globally, starting with English and Spanish
The new feature, which is available in any market where Meta AI is available, allows creators to translate content into other languages for a broader audience.
X’s declining Android app installs are hurting subscription revenue
X is struggling on Android with installs down by 49% year-over-year as of June 2025.