Meta reaches agreement in key social media addiction lawsuit with Kentucky school district
Meta Avoids Trial over Social Media Addiction Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has managed to sidestep a trial related to social media addiction in California after reaching a settlement with a school district in Kentucky. This case is considered significant as it’s part of a series of lawsuits the tech company is currently facing. The Breathitt County […]
Meta AI Incognito Chat offers private chats that even Meta can’t access.
Meta Introduces Secret Chats for Private AI Conversations Chatting with AI can feel easygoing—until, perhaps, you dive into personal topics. Whether it’s health queries or financial advice, sometimes people want to ask without feeling like they’re being recorded somewhere. That’s the premise of Secret Chats, a new private chat mode coming to WhatsApp and Meta […]
Former Meta employee cautions of further layoffs despite Zuckerberg’s assurance that the worst is behind us.
Recently laid-off employees at Meta are expressing concerns that the job cuts announced on Wednesday will be followed by more layoffs in the coming months, despite CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s assurances that no additional cuts were planned for this year. Brittany Pearson, a content designer from Dallas who spent over four years at Meta, mentioned that […]
Meta initiates major job cuts with 8,000 layoffs in transition to AI
Meta’s Historic Layoffs Amid AI Shift On Wednesday, Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, executed an unprecedented cut of 8,000 jobs, marking the largest layoffs in the company’s history. This move aligns with a significant shift towards artificial intelligence that continues to unsettle the tech giant. Back in April, employees were informed that a 10% reduction […]
Ray-Bans from Meta reportedly capture your private moments while contractors monitor everything.
Meta was among the pioneers in popularizing smart glasses, largely due to its collaboration with Ray-Ban. However, concerns about user privacy—that Meta allegedly spies on its users—seriously undermined its hardware projects. Former associates have alleged that Meta records and saves everything users view through the Meta Ray-Ban glasses, from everyday activities to private moments. Sama […]
Meta staff instructed to work from home Wednesday as the company plans to reduce its workforce by 10%: report
Meta’s Major Restructuring Plans Meta Inc., led by Mark Zuckerberg, has instructed its North American employees to work from home on Wednesday as it prepares to lay off about 10% of its global workforce. This move is part of a significant restructuring initiative. Internal documents indicate that the layoffs will occur in three separate phases, […]
Employees speak out about the job cuts at Meta
Meta’s Workforce Reduction Amid AI Expansion Meta’s approximately 80,000 employees are bracing for a tough week, as the company implements AI advancements. The tech firm has confirmed plans to reduce its global workforce by 10%, translating to around 8,000 job losses. One employee from the Bay Area, who has been with CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s company […]
Meta and Google invest millions in children’s brands amid concerns over social media risks.
In Washington, it’s been revealed that Meta and Google collaborated with well-known children’s organizations, like Sesame Street and the Girl Scouts, to teach kids about balanced technology use. This initiative, however, raises eyebrows since these same companies create apps that make disconnecting quite challenging. With a hefty financial backing, reaching into the tens of millions, […]
Santa Clara County files a lawsuit against Meta for ‘actively’ deceiving Californians
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over Fraudulent Ads Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, alleging that the tech giant has “knowingly” enabled and profited from billions of fraudulent advertisements. The county uncovered internal documents showing that Meta generated $7 billion by displaying deceptive ads to users on its platforms, […]
New York City father sues ACS and Meta for $50 million following his teen’s deadly stabbing
Meta, the tech giant, is facing a $50 million lawsuit from a father who claims the company played a part in the alleged murder of his daughter, 17-year-old Emery Lynn Mizell. According to him, the teen’s killer—also a 15-year-old—harassed her for a month on Instagram, which is owned by Meta. The father, Tony Mizell, argues […]