Energy Meta plans diesel generators to power ‘one of world’s most sustainable data centres’ in emergenciesFacebook owner has secured industrial emissions licence to operate 90 generators at Meath site
Tech Instagram contributes 26% of Meta’s total revenue, new figures showThe numbers confirm that Instagram is growing at a faster pace than other parts of Meta’s social networking universe
Politics Analysis: Leo Varadkar won the hearts of big business but forgot Irish SMEs in the endThe departing Taoiseach took a hands-on approach to win investment from huge multinationals but his recent policies are damaging Irish SMEs
Referendums Analysis: The growing confusion and support for a double No vote was clear on social media A detailed analysis of commentary online in the final days of the campaign made clear both proposals were doomed to fail
Tech Facebook, Instagram and Threads back online following global outageUsers found themselves unable to load apps or access websites as millions of people in the US prepared to vote in primaries on what is known as Super Tuesday
Courts Max Schrems added to Meta’s €1.2bn case against Ireland’s data watchdog Case relates to Meta’s appeal over the DPC’s decision to fine Facebook a record €1.2 billion and to halt data transfers from Europe to the US
Tech Meta promises to label more AI-generated posts on its platformsTech giant also says it is working with other companies to create common technical standards for identifying posts created using artificial intelligence
Tech Meta and Amazon wow investors with better-than-expected earningsFacebook parent unveils plans for a $50 billion stock buyback and announces its first ever quarterly dividend
Tech Zuckerberg gives impromptu apology at dramatic Senate hearingMeta founder went off script and apologised to families of children who were victims of sexual exploitation on social media
Comment James McDermott: Long-winded court judgments make issues less clear and cost more moneyCourts are increasingly issuing lengthier rulings in cases, which undermine their effectiveness
Tech Regulation Media regulator confirms video-sharing platforms bound by new online safety rules Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Udemy, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Pinterest, Tumblr and Reddit, will all be regulated by Coimisiún na Meán
Tech Meta begins encryption rollout for calls and messages Meta will no longer have access to the contents of what users send or receive, unless one user in a chat chooses to report a message to the company
Markets Mark Zuckerberg sells first Meta shares in two years after stock surge Meta co-founder unloaded about 682,000 shares worth almost $185 million in November
Tech Facebook owner ‘knowingly designed its platforms to hook children’, court document saysMeta argued that age verification is a “complex industry challenge”
Technology Meta’s Irish subsidiary pays out near €4bn dividendCompany, which was hit with a €1.2 billion fine by the Data Protection Commission in April said it set aside €4.42bn in regulatory compliance provisions last year
Tech Mark Zuckerberg undergoes surgery for martial arts knee injuryMeta boss is training for a comptetitive MMA fight in 2024
Connected Newsletter Connected newsletter: Web Summit’s new CEO breezes in as ‘Mr China’ looks to revive SlendertoneConnected at the Business Post is your source for the news that matters in technology and innovation, all told from an Irish perspective
Big Read Dixon’s dilemma: Irish data watchdog faces big call over Meta’s subscription planThe Data Protection Commission is in the spotlight as Meta proposes new subscription ‘options’ to comply with data consent aspects of GDPR
Media Analysis: What Meta’s move to charge for Instagram and Facebook means for advertisersThe social media giant might protect some EU revenue, but it could cost in terms of advertising income
Media Facebook to kill news tab in Germany, France and UK Move marks Meta’s latest pivot against news media