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Meta has blocked Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's Facebook page and his campaign advertisements, with the move coming roughly two weeks before Brazil's election. The suspension of a sitting head of state's official social media presence during a campaign period is drawing significant attention, with many questioning whether the block was an enforcement error, a policy decision, or something politically motivated at a sensitive moment in the race.

A documentary about Elon Musk is being denied advertising on several major platforms, with TikTok and X reportedly barring promotional ads for the film. YouTube and Meta were also named in the report. The rejections raise questions about platform ad policies and whether Musk's ownership of X, and his prominence across the tech industry, is influencing which films can be marketed to users.

The Mexican government has filed a lawsuit against Meta in federal court, accusing the company of human rights violations. Details of the specific allegations have not yet been made fully public, but the case marks an unusual direct legal challenge by Mexico against one of the world's largest technology companies. The move is drawing significant attention as governments worldwide increasingly confront major platforms over their impact on rights and safety.

MongoDB's chief executive Dev Ittycheria's successor era begins as the company announces CEO steps down to lead Meta's enterprise platform efforts. The surprise move, reported by Reuters on September 28, 2026, leaves the database firm searching for new leadership while Meta pushes further into enterprise software, prompting debate in tech circles over what the hire signals for both companies.

Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI agent from making purchases on its platform, according to a report by Mashable. The move prevents Meta's automated shopping assistant from completing transactions on Amazon. It highlights growing tension between major tech companies over access to e-commerce platforms as AI agents increasingly attempt to act on users' behalf in online shopping.

Meta's smart glasses, derided by critics as 'pervert glasses' over privacy concerns, have drawn complaints about their cameras and potential for covert recording. Despite the backlash, the technology industry shows no sign of slowing its push into wearable gadgets, with Meta and rivals continuing to invest in camera-equipped eyewear and other devices worn on the body.

Meta's stock fell 4%, cutting billions of dollars from Mark Zuckerberg's paper wealth as the company's market value took a sharp hit. The drop ranks among the day's most-watched market moves, with investors closely tracking Meta's valuation and what it signals for the broader tech sector.

Reports claim Meta's Muse carries a one-click vulnerability, meaning an attacker could potentially compromise a user's account or device with a single click or interaction. Details remain thin: the severity, affected systems, and whether Meta has been notified or issued a fix are not yet confirmed. Cybersecurity watchers are circulating the claim, and users are advised to be cautious until Meta responds.

Meta has removed a Toronto performer from both Instagram and Facebook, flagging an old photo of dancers in bikinis as promoting harm. It is at least the second such ban affecting a Toronto performer, raising questions about how Meta's automated moderation treats body imagery in artistic and performance contexts. Critics say the company's enforcement is overbroad and penalizes legitimate work, while Meta maintains its content policies aim to prevent harmful or sexualized material.

The chief executives of Anthropic, Google, and Meta have pledged to 'self police' the development of artificial intelligence, according to statements attributed to Donald Trump. The commitment suggests the leading AI companies would adopt voluntary safeguards rather than face binding regulation, though details of what the pledge involves and how it would be enforced remain unclear.

The Pentagon has invested in a startup working to supply the metal used in critical magnets, a material vital for weapons systems, electronics and clean energy technology. The move reflects growing US concern over reliance on foreign supply chains, particularly China, for rare earth and magnet materials, and has drawn attention as Washington pushes to build domestic production capacity.

CNBC takes a first look at Meta's new VR glasses, offering an early view of the company's latest headset hardware. Meta continues to push its virtual reality and mixed reality lineup as it bets on immersive devices as a core part of its future beyond social media. Viewers are watching closely for details on design, price and how the new glasses compare with earlier Quest models and rivals.

OpenAI has launched a personal AI assistant called 'dots,' which the company describes as built to handle everything for users. The product positions OpenAI directly against rivals including Meta's Muse and Google's Gemini in the increasingly crowded consumer AI assistant market. Coverage of the launch is drawing attention to the escalating competition among the major AI companies over everyday personal assistant tools.

Security researchers are circulating reports concerning Meta's Muse, raising questions about vulnerabilities in the company's latest AI system. Details of the findings and their severity remain thin, and Meta has not been widely quoted responding. Discussion is concentrated among technology watchers weighing what the reports could mean for the safety of Meta's AI deployments.

At an artificial intelligence event, President Trump called on Meta, OpenAI and Microsoft to make their own decisions about AI safety, rather than relying on outside oversight. The remarks signal a preference for industry self-regulation on a technology facing growing scrutiny over its risks, and are already drawing debate among regulators, safety advocates and tech executives.

Grindcore band Cloud Rat, based in Michigan, is being highlighted with a September 2026 date in Grand Rapids. The band is a fixture of the state's underground grind scene, and the mention pairs them with Michigan's broader metal community alongside Detroit. Film photography of the band is also drawing attention among fans of the grindcore scene.

El Paso's city council has moved forward with an application for a $4 million grant from Meta that would fund solar-powered lighting across parks and schools in the city. The proposal now advances to the next stage, with the funding aimed at improving safety and sustainability in public spaces and school facilities.

Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify again about social media addiction following a new court ruling. The Meta CEO previously appeared before Congress and in litigation over claims that the company's platforms are designed to be addictive, particularly for young users. The ruling allows renewed questioning, keeping the legal pressure on Meta over its handling of youth safety and platform design.

New clinical trials in radiotherapy are influencing how brain metastases will be treated, according to Physics World. The trials are expected to guide future treatment decisions for patients whose cancer has spread to the brain, informing radiation dosing, timing and combination with other therapies.

WhatsApp has introduced optional parental controls aimed at teenage users, allowing parents to manage and restrict aspects of the app for their children. The move by Meta's messaging service has been reported by BBC News and is drawing attention among parents and technology commentators, with debate expected over how the controls balance teen privacy with parental oversight.

Noah Shinn, a 23-year-old college dropout, has built an AI assistant that is going viral and positioning itself as a rival to Meta's Muse. The story has drawn attention for the contrast between the young founder's unconventional background and the tech giant he is taking on, with coverage focusing on how a solo young developer produced a product competing at the frontier of consumer AI.

Researchers report that mothers with higher cardiorespiratory fitness show different concentrations of metabolic hormones in their breast milk. The findings, published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, suggest a mother's physical fitness may influence the hormonal composition of the milk she produces, with possible implications for infant metabolism and health.

OpenAI has introduced "dots," a new AI assistant positioned as a direct competitor to Meta's Muse. The announcement, reported by Axios, signals an escalation in the race among major tech companies to ship consumer-facing AI helpers. Details about features, availability, and pricing were not included in the initial report, leaving open questions about how the two assistants will differ.

Psychiatric Times reports on metabolic psychiatry, an emerging approach that combines nutritional interventions with pharmacological treatment to address metabolic health in patients with mental illness. The field focuses on how diet, metabolism and psychiatric disorders interact, with clinicians increasingly looking at metabolic factors alongside conventional medication when treating conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

OpenAI has introduced an agent called dots as part of a push into autonomous AI, positioning it as a direct challenge to Meta in the race to build AI systems that can act independently. The move signals escalating competition between the two companies over the next generation of AI agents.

WhatsApp is introducing optional parental controls that allow parents to manage privacy settings on their teenager's account, as reported by BBC News. The feature lets parents decide who can see a teen's profile photo, status and last-seen information, and approve changes to privacy settings. The move follows Meta's earlier introduction of teen accounts on Instagram as regulators and parents push for tighter safety measures for minors on messaging platforms.