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 […]
Meta Platforms Exchanges Positions for AI Infrastructure and Investor Doubt
Meta Platforms is set to eliminate 8,000 jobs as part of a strategy aimed at managing costs more effectively. This decision has been explicitly linked by CEO Mark Zuckerberg to the company’s significant investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centers. Essentially, funds that would typically go to employee salaries are being redirected toward acquiring […]
Meta Aims to Reverse Significant Ruling on Social Media Addiction
Meta Seeks to Overturn Jury Verdict in Mental Health Case Meta, the company led by Mark Zuckerberg, has requested that a Los Angeles judge dismiss a jury verdict that held the firm accountable for a young woman’s mental health issues. This case is significant as it examines whether social media companies have intentionally created addictive […]
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, encounters ‘Public Nuisance’ aspect in New Mexico trial
Meta in Court Over Child Safety Case Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is back in a New Mexico courtroom today for a significant child safety lawsuit that could have major financial consequences and potentially reshape how the company operates in the state. This comes after a legal claim that Meta is a “public nuisance.” New Mexico Attorney […]
Meta Ends Agreement in Kenya After Employees Shared Private Videos Captured by Smart Glasses
Meta Inc., led by Mark Zuckerberg, has officially ended its partnership with the Kenya-based data annotation firm Sama Inc., just two months after revelations surfaced about workers accessing sensitive footage, including explicit acts and private moments, recorded on Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. According to a report, Meta has severed ties with Sama due to claims […]
Meta warns of removing apps from New Mexico due to child safety regulations
Meta Considers Cutting Access to Social Media in New Mexico The social media giant, Meta, is contemplating shutting down its platforms in New Mexico. This decision comes as a response to the state’s legal moves pushing for enhanced child safety measures on these platforms. Recently, a jury determined that Meta misled consumers regarding the safety […]
Meta warns of closure in New Mexico if judge mandates ‘unworkable’ safety measures for children.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Inc. has indicated it may close down Facebook and Instagram in New Mexico if a judge mandates new safety features, as outlined in a court document submitted Thursday. This warning from Meta follows a recent New Mexico jury verdict that imposed a $375 million civil penalty, stating the company did not adequately […]
Meta monitors employee keystrokes and mouse clicks to assist in training AI models
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is implementing software that tracks how employees interact with their computers. This includes monitoring clicks, mouse movements, and navigation habits as part of an initiative aimed at enhancing their artificial intelligence tools. While Meta asserts that this data will be used solely for training AI systems, […]