Meta agrees to $16 billion settlement in social media addiction trial
Meta, the company that designed apps like Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $16.68 billion in a federal lawsuit that claimed it purposely hooked kids on social media.
Meta, the company that designed apps like Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $16.68 billion in a federal lawsuit that claimed it purposely hooked kids on social media.
Meta $1.4 trillion federal trial begins this week
Opening arguments in a landmark trial against social media company Meta are set to begin this week, where the result could set the tone for thousands of other pending cases against big tech.
Opening arguments in a landmark trial against social media company Meta are set to begin this week, where the result could set the tone for thousands of other pending cases against big tech.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond to maritime distress call: report
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call.
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call.
Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
Meta removes controversial Instagram AI photo feature after social media backlash
Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.
Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.
Meta Muse Image allows public Instagram photos to be used in AI generator: How to opt out
Meta’s new Muse Image feature can use photos to create AI-generated images, even from public Instagram accounts.
Meta’s new Muse Image feature can use photos to create AI-generated images, even from public Instagram accounts.
US states seek $1.4 trillion in Meta child safety trial
Ahead of a landmark trial, Meta says four states are seeking a $1.4 trillion in penalties, just under the company's market cap.
Ahead of a landmark trial, Meta says four states are seeking a $1.4 trillion in penalties, just under the company's market cap.
Is Instagram down? Here's what we know
Thousands of people across the globe are experiencing problems with the social media apps Instagram and Facebook on Friday.
Thousands of people across the globe are experiencing problems with the social media apps Instagram and Facebook on Friday.
Facebook class-action privacy settlement: 2nd payments set to distribute
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.
Is Mark Zuckerberg in Seattle? Here’s what we know
What we know about the vessel’s arrival, Zuckerberg’s whereabouts and the tense timing surrounding the appearance of one of the world's most expensive private boats.
What we know about the vessel’s arrival, Zuckerberg’s whereabouts and the tense timing surrounding the appearance of one of the world's most expensive private boats.
Mark Zuckerberg yacht spotted in Lake Union after massive Meta layoffs
Mark Zuckerberg's yacht was spotted in Seattle's Lake Union after it was announced Meta was laying off 20% of its workforce in western Washington.
Mark Zuckerberg's yacht was spotted in Seattle's Lake Union after it was announced Meta was laying off 20% of its workforce in western Washington.
1,400 Seattle area residents lose jobs amid sweeping Meta layoffs
Hundreds of people in Seattle and Bellevue are out of a job as their employer, Meta, Facebook's parent company, reportedly looks for ways to offset AI investments.
Hundreds of people in Seattle and Bellevue are out of a job as their employer, Meta, Facebook's parent company, reportedly looks for ways to offset AI investments.
Social media addiction case against Meta settled by Kentucky school district
Meta has settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district before it was set to go to trial. Other social media companies have settled separate cases with groups to combat children’s social media addiction.
Meta has settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district before it was set to go to trial. Other social media companies have settled separate cases with groups to combat children’s social media addiction.
Meta, Intuit lay announce thousands of layoffs
The Bay Area tech sector faced a fresh wave of disruption Wednesday as Meta and Mountain View-based software company, Intuit, announced thousands of layoffs, adding to a growing list of major companies slashing their workforces amid rapid shifts in the industry.
The Bay Area tech sector faced a fresh wave of disruption Wednesday as Meta and Mountain View-based software company, Intuit, announced thousands of layoffs, adding to a growing list of major companies slashing their workforces amid rapid shifts in the industry.
Meta scam ad lawsuit alleges company profited billions while misleading users
A new lawsuit against Meta claims it profited billions from scam ads while misleading users about its efforts to fight against them. You may have seen these ads before – here’s a look.
A new lawsuit against Meta claims it profited billions from scam ads while misleading users about its efforts to fight against them. You may have seen these ads before – here’s a look.
Meta plans to slash roughly 8,000 jobs next month: report
According to a report, Meta is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as early as next month, with more layoffs expected later this year. Here's what to know.
According to a report, Meta is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as early as next month, with more layoffs expected later this year. Here's what to know.
Meta plans to lay off 168 workers in WA starting in May
Meta plans to lay off 168 Washington-based workers in May, according to a notice filed with the Washington State Employment Security Department.
Meta plans to lay off 168 Washington-based workers in May, according to a notice filed with the Washington State Employment Security Department.
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.
Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.
Meta violated child safety laws, jury says: What this means for social media
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.