Facebook held responsible for misleading users in Cambridge Analytica controversy
New Mexico Jury Finds Facebook Liable for Deceptive Practices A jury in New Mexico decided on Friday that Facebook had misled users regarding the privacy measures on its platform, marking another significant legal blow for the tech giant, which has already faced substantial financial consequences. The jury identified over 43 million infringements of the state’s […]
Meta accepts a daily limit of 2 hours for teen use of Instagram and Facebook
Meta agrees to new teen rules in landmark social media settlement Clare Morell, a tech policy expert, discusses the implications of a landmark settlement involving Meta that establishes new rules aimed at combating youth addiction to social media. The settlement enforces a two-hour daily limit on Facebook and Instagram usage for users under 18, prohibits […]
Meta will restrict teenagers to two hours each day on Facebook and Instagram.
Meta has settled a significant lawsuit that will place new limits on how teenagers can use Facebook and Instagram. The company hopes this move will inspire other social media platforms to adopt similar restrictions. Following the announcement from Meta and state attorneys general, the company issued an open letter encouraging platforms like Snap, TikTok, and […]
Meta will pay $17.1 billion to resolve child claims related to Facebook and Instagram.
Meta’s Settlement on Teen Safety Attorney Mark Lanier has discussed a significant settlement reached by Meta regarding social media safety, emphasizing the new protective measures aimed at safeguarding children on platforms like Instagram. Meta has agreed to a settlement that could total $17.1 billion, along with implementing restrictions on teenage accounts. This decision comes in […]
Meta sought to engage teenagers on Facebook and Instagram while misrepresenting health dangers, according to a prosecutor.
As a landmark federal trial kicks off on Tuesday, California prosecutors claim that an app created by Mark Zuckerberg’s company is designed to get children hooked and misrepresents health risks to maximize profits. A group of 29 state attorneys general is pushing for significant changes to how Facebook and Instagram function through this notable lawsuit […]
European Union asks Meta to modify ‘addictive’ features on Facebook and Instagram
EU Orders Meta to Change Features Linked to Addiction The European Union’s technology regulator has demanded that Meta implement significant changes to its “addictive” features on Facebook and Instagram, warning that failure to comply could result in hefty fines. The European Commission pointed out several specific features, like “highly personalized recommendations, autoplay, and infinite scrolling,” […]
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, fails in Facebook and Instagram addiction lawsuit
A federal judge has declined Metaplatforms’ attempt to dismiss a lawsuit from 29 state attorneys general. The lawsuit claims that the company intentionally crafted Facebook and Instagram to keep children addicted while concealing the potential harm from the public. In a ruling delivered late Monday, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, based in Oakland, California, […]
Australia plans to increase possible fines for Facebook and Instagram regarding child social media accounts.
Australia Plans Harsher Penalties for Social Media Platforms Over Under-16 Ban Australia is set to double the fines for social media companies like Facebook and Instagram if they fail to prevent minors from accessing accounts, amid rising criticism that this landmark ban for those under 16 is not working as intended. Communications Minister Annika Wells […]
Former Facebook policy head takes legal action against Meta to lift restrictions on discussing her revealing memoir.
Former Facebook Policy Chief Files Lawsuit Against Meta A former policy chief at Facebook, Sarah Wynn Williams, has initiated legal action against Meta, challenging an arbitration order that has prevented her from discussing her controversial memoir for over a year. In a lawsuit submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, […]
Indiana mother Jean Gragg died while trying to protect her son during a robbery on Facebook Marketplace.
An Indiana mother tragically lost her life after intervening during a robbery attempt involving her son and an 18-year-old suspect during a Facebook Marketplace transaction. On June 10, Jean Gragg, 40, and her son were attempting to sell a watch to a buyer, John Ford, outside their home in Edison Park, Indiana, which is close […]