Four states want Meta to pay $1.4 trillion in youth addiction case
Four states are demanding $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims that the social media giant deliberately created and marketed Facebook and Instagram to underage users, while failing to warn parents or children about the alleged harms of the social media platform’s addiction.
Four states are demanding $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims that the social media giant deliberately created and marketed Facebook and Instagram to underage users, while failing to warn parents or children about the alleged harms of the social media platform’s addiction.
Let them eat... duct tape? See this Bay Area student's viral duct tape prom dress
Sophie Chai, 17, of Union City didn't wear the usual prom attire this time around. The rising San Jose State freshman ditched the sequins, sparkles and satin and instead picked up rolls of duct tape to create her gown.
Sophie Chai, 17, of Union City didn't wear the usual prom attire this time around. The rising San Jose State freshman ditched the sequins, sparkles and satin and instead picked up rolls of duct tape to create her gown.
Ex-Meta executive sues over attempt to silence her ‘Careless People’ memoir
A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.
A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.
Parents sue Snap after 12-year-old daughter was raped by adult man she met on Snapchat, lawsuit says
The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company and the attacker.
The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company and the attacker.
House committee approves new social media rules for children
Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.
Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.
Man fired by firm after viral video shows him scolding dad for taking young daughters into women's restroom
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
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.
3 child Benadryl deaths spark renewed fears of dangerous social media trend
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.
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.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta unveils subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp: What to know
Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company expands premium features and artificial intelligence offerings.
Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company expands premium features and artificial intelligence offerings.
Is Slack down? Thousands report outage on Wednesday
Thousands reported outages on Slack on Wednesday, with some users being unable to utilize the desktop app or experiencing delayed messages.
Thousands reported outages on Slack on Wednesday, with some users being unable to utilize the desktop app or experiencing delayed messages.
YouTube to add automatic AI labels for undisclosed generated content
YouTube is rolling out new transparency measures for AI-generated content, including more prominent disclosure labels and automated detection systems.
YouTube is rolling out new transparency measures for AI-generated content, including more prominent disclosure labels and automated detection systems.
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.
FTC chairman urges companies to adhere with Take It Down Act
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to over a dozen tech companies to comply with the Take It Down Act. The agency warned that failure to remove certain intimate content at the request of an individual from their platforms is treated as a violation of federal rules.
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to over a dozen tech companies to comply with the Take It Down Act. The agency warned that failure to remove certain intimate content at the request of an individual from their platforms is treated as a violation of federal rules.
Mark Hamill deletes image depicting Trump as deceased, posts new photo to 'apologize' after backlash
Actor Mark Hamill deleted a photo depicting President Donald Trump as deceased and posted a new image on Bluesky after facing backlash on Thursday.
Actor Mark Hamill deleted a photo depicting President Donald Trump as deceased and posted a new image on Bluesky after facing backlash on Thursday.
French prosecutors pursue charges against Elon Musk, X over child abuse content allegations
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X over allegations involving child sexual abuse material.
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X over allegations involving child sexual abuse material.
‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.
Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Countries that have banned social media for teenagers — See the world map
Countries around the world are moving to restrict children’s access to social media, led by Australia’s landmark law banning users under 16 starting December 2025.
Countries around the world are moving to restrict children’s access to social media, led by Australia’s landmark law banning users under 16 starting December 2025.