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2026
Meta plans to launch consumer AI assistant 'Hatch'
Meta Platforms reportedly plans to launch its consumer-facing OpenClaw AI assistant, internally codenamed 'Hatch', within the next few weeks, and plans to release its latest AI model 'Watermelon' in October.
2026
Meta Platforms prepares consumer AI agent 'Hatch'
Meta Platforms is preparing to launch a consumer AI agent internally known as "Hatch," built on Meta's OpenClaw AI agent, which could debut as soon as late August or early September, according to The Information citing internal documents.
2026
Meta launches Meta AI native Mac app in beta
Meta launched a new Meta AI app for Mac in beta, aimed at businesses and content creators, integrated with Facebook and Instagram, with window-sharing screen capture, system-wide dictation, analytics tools, and Google Workspace connectivity for professional accounts. Meta also added new Meta AI features for business users across its platforms.
2026
Meta launches Mac desktop app for Meta AI
Meta announced the launch of a Mac desktop application for its AI chatbot, adding screen-sharing and cross-app voice input capabilities, and said Meta AI now connects web, mobile and Mac services with Instagram, Facebook accounts, Meta ad campaigns and Google Workspace.
2026
Meta rolls out Pocket vibe-coding social app
Meta began rolling out Pocket, a stand-alone social app that turns text prompts into interactive creations such as mini games and memes, after quietly testing it in July.
2026
Bank Leumi sues Meta for NIS 26.6 million over scam ads
Bank Leumi filed a NIS 26.6 million lawsuit against Meta in Tel Aviv District Court, alleging that fraudulent advertisements impersonating the bank on Facebook and Instagram are used to steal customers' sensitive information and access their accounts, and that Meta's screening and monitoring systems are insufficient to detect and prevent the scams.
2026
Montgomery County sues Meta, Snap, TikTok and Google over youth mental health
Montgomery County officials filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Meta, Snap, TikTok, Google and other companies, claiming their social media products negatively impact children's mental health and well-being.
2026
Meta's acquisition of Manus parent Butterfly Effect terminated as Manus resumes independent operations
On August 12, Manus announced in a letter to users that it will resume operating as an independent company, ending Meta's acquisition of Manus parent company Butterfly Effect seven and a half months after it was announced. As part of resuming independence and complying with regulatory requirements in certain jurisdictions, data generated by some users on or after December 29, 2025 will be deleted between August 23 and 24, 2026 (Singapore time).
2026
Meta's over $2 billion acquisition of Manus terminated; Manus regains independence
On the evening of August 11, 2026, AI startup Manus announced via an open letter on its official website that it would restore its independent company status and continue serving millions of users globally. The move follows the termination of Meta's planned acquisition of Manus, after which existing shareholders including Tencent and ZhenFund bought back Manus equity. Manus said data generated by some users on or after December 29, 2025 would be deleted between August 23 and 24 Singapore time to meet regulatory requirements in certain regions, and that affected users should back up data in advance, with data restoration available from August 25 at no charge.
2026
mTouch Labs launches ZunoPilot WhatsApp automation platform
mTouch Labs, a Hyderabad-based technology and digital solutions company, announced the launch of ZunoPilot, an AI-powered WhatsApp automation platform that combines AI agents, automated workflows, campaigns, a shared team inbox, lead qualification, appointment booking, API integrations and human handoff. The platform integrates with Meta's official WhatsApp Business Platform, with businesses connecting their own WhatsApp Business Accounts and paying applicable WhatsApp messaging charges directly according to Meta's pricing.
2026
Meta ordered to pay US$567 million in New Mexico child-safety ruling
A US judge in New Mexico ordered Meta to pay US$567 million for failing to warn the public about dangers its platforms posed to children. In the first phase of the trial, Meta was found to have repeatedly violated New Mexico's Unfair Practices Act, with its recommendation algorithms steering young users toward harmful content and contacts.
2026
Meta announces US$1 billion fund for communities affected by AI data centers
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a US$1 billion fund to support communities affected by the rapid expansion of AI data centers, which have faced growing local opposition across the United States.
2026
New Mexico fines Meta in youth safety case
Meta was fined almost $1 billion in New Mexico in a youth safety case; the source does not specify when the fine was issued or provide further details about the ruling.
2026
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million
A New Mexico court ordered Meta Platforms to pay $567 million over alleged harms to young users on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. The order followed a March jury verdict finding that Meta knowingly harmed children's mental health and concealed information related to child sexual exploitation on its platforms.
2026
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million and change youth-safety measures
A New Mexico judge ruled that Meta created a public nuisance and ordered it to pay $567 million into an abatement fund and implement youth-safety measures for Facebook and Instagram in the state. The court found that WhatsApp was not a contributing cause of the public nuisance and did not subject it to the same orders. Meta said it disagreed with the ruling and would appeal.
2026
New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay more than $567 million over the state’s claims that the company created a public nuisance and harmed children. Meta said it disagreed with the ruling and would appeal.
2026
Meta releases Muse Code beta
Meta released a beta-test version of Muse Code, an AI coding agent capable of software engineering tasks such as writing code and validating results.
2026
Meta launches Muse Code in beta
Meta released Muse Code, its first dedicated AI coding agent, in beta. The terminal-based tool is powered by Muse Spark 1.2 and is designed to plan, write, and test changes across software projects.
2026
Meta cuts roughly 8,000 jobs in May 2026
Meta Platforms cut roughly 8,000 jobs in May 2026 while spending record sums on AI. Its Q2 results included $1.18B in severance, and the company continued raising compensation to hire AI talent.
2026
China blocks Meta's acquisition of Manus
China's foreign investment security review mechanism prohibited Meta's planned approximately $2 billion acquisition of AI agent company Manus, ordering the parties to unwind the deal and restore the pre-transaction state; Manus said it will resume operating as an independent company.