Meta Platforms News - April 2026
Meta faces EU ban on WhatsApp AI blocks, citing competition harm
The European Commission issued a supplementary statement of objections against Meta Platforms. Regulators threatened an interim ban on WhatsApp policies that...
Meta Hires OpenAI Stargate Leaders, Accelerating AI Data Center Expansion
Meta Platforms hired three senior leaders from OpenAI’s Stargate AI data center initiative. The new hires include Peter Hoeschele, Shamez Hemani, and Anuj...
Meta shares climb on Muse Spark launch, fueled by $21 billion deal
Meta Platforms unveiled Muse Spark, the first major AI model from its Superintelligence Labs. This model powers a faster Meta AI assistant across the company's...
Meta Platforms Rises, Fueled by $21 Billion AI Cloud Deal
Meta Platforms stock rose 2.61% to $628.39 on April 9, 2026. The shares gained an additional 0.16% to reach $629.40 in after-hours trading. The advance...
Meta Suspends Mercor Partnership, Citing Major AI Data Security Breach
Meta Platforms indefinitely suspended all operations with AI data startup Mercor. The decision follows Mercor's confirmation of a security breach involving...
Tech giants embrace natural gas, prioritizing AI power over climate goals
Meta, Microsoft, and Google are increasingly using natural gas to fuel artificial intelligence data centers. This shift threatens corporate climate goals of...