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A Los Angeles jury has ruled that Meta and Google acted negligently in their design of social media platforms, resulting in harm to young users, and awarded $6 million in damages, setting a significant legal precedent.
Meta has launched a new initiative to bring prominent creators back to Facebook, providing up to $3,000 a month under its 'Content Fast Track' scheme aimed at influencers with significant followings.
Former employees have accused Meta and TikTok of neglecting safety protocols in favor of increasing user engagement, potentially exposing users to harmful material on their platforms.
An adviser to the EU's highest court has endorsed regulators in their ongoing legal battle with Meta Platforms, endorsing the rejection of the company's appeals against data requests amid antitrust investigations.
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, is slated to testify in a groundbreaking trial concerning social media addiction in California. The case questions whether platforms like Instagram are deliberately created to foster addiction among young users.
Meta is set to raise its artificial intelligence investment to $135 billion in 2026, reflecting a significant commitment to productivity enhancement and transformation of its operations despite concerns over a potential market bubble.
TikTok has settled a significant lawsuit concerning social media addiction just days before jury selection commenced, while jury trials against Meta and YouTube have begun in Los Angeles. This case could significantly impact future litigation involving tech companies and their effects on children.
Meta is set to pilot subscription models for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, offering enhanced features such as advanced AI tools. The company intends to keep its core services accessible to all users without charge.
An international group of plaintiffs has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, accusing the company of misleading billions of users about the privacy of WhatsApp communications by allegedly accessing and analyzing messages despite end-to-end encryption claims.
Parents are taking legal action against Meta, TikTok, and YouTube, arguing that the companies are aware of the psychological harm their platforms inflict on children. The case will be heard in Los Angeles County Superior Court and centers around issues of mental health linked to social media use.
