Meta has kicked off a new public campaign built around an optimistic vision for artificial intelligence, positioning itself against what it calls fear-driven narratives from competitors in the AI race. The campaign centers on a 45-second video shared by CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday, titled “The Future Is for Everyone.” In an accompanying post, Zuckerberg
Customers expect instant responses, but no team can be everywhere at once. Today at Conversations in London, we’re introducing Meta Business Agent – AI that lets every business show up for every customer, in every moment, as if they had an infinite team behind them. Set up in minutes or plug directly into your existing
You’re back home after mudik (homecoming), the suitcases are unpacked, and the excitement of being with family for Eid already feels like a long time ago. But just because Eid is over doesn’t mean the special connection of being with famiFaly has to fade. Here’s the best group chat features for beating the post-Raya blues. No More
Meta is introducing a new way for children under 13 to use WhatsApp—but with parents firmly in control. The company has unveiled parent-managed WhatsApp accounts, a new feature designed to allow younger users to access messaging and calls while parents oversee privacy settings, approve unknown contacts, and control key features. The rollout will begin gradually
Meta is introducing a major wave of monetization features to WhatsApp globally, marking a strategic shift in how the world’s most popular messaging app supports businesses, creators, and content discoverability—without disrupting private chats. The new features, announced on Meta’s official blog, are centered in the app’s Updates tab, home to Status and Channels, and are
Takeaways Today, we’re launching a generative AI video editing feature across the Meta AI app, the Meta.AI website and the Edits app to help you bring your creative ideas to life. You’ll now be able to easily edit your short-form videos using a variety of preset AI prompts that can transform your outfit, location, style and more.
Meta, in collaboration with national innovation agencies and ecosystem partners across Africa, has launched a Sub-Saharan Africa-wide initiative to accelerate the development of impactful, open-source AI solutions through Llama. The program, running from May to November 2025, includes in-country AI accelerator tracks in Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa. Designed to support startups in creating
Meta has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting young people online with the official launch of Instagram Teen Accounts in Nigeria—a suite of new features designed to make social media safer for teenagers. Speaking at a launch event in Lagos on Wednesday, Sylvia Musalagani, Meta’s Safety Policy Manager for Africa, Middle East, and Turkey (AMET), said
Meta’s proposed $10 billion investment in Scale AI, reported by Bloomberg, is more than just another headline in the global tech race—it’s a powerful signal of the escalating demand for advanced AI infrastructure and the emerging opportunities for developing markets like Africa. While the deal underscores Meta’s pivot from its in-house-only model to external partnerships,
Where culture meets connection: ‘Made by Africa, loved by the world’ returns for its fifth year In celebration of Africa Day, Facebook today launched the pan-African “Made by Africa, loved by the world” campaign, celebrating the creative brilliance and global impact of Africans from across the continent. This year’s theme, “Where Culture Meets Connection,” reinforces Facebook as