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.
Snapchat to lay off over 90 Seattle, Bellevue employees
Over 90 workers in Seattle and Bellevue are affected by layoffs by Snap Inc. as the company embraces AI.
Over 90 workers in Seattle and Bellevue are affected by layoffs by Snap Inc. as the company embraces AI.
Congress looks to protect kids online activity
Following a landmark ruling against Meta and YouTube, lawmakers are hoping to keep the momentum going in holding big tech accountable.
Following a landmark ruling against Meta and YouTube, lawmakers are hoping to keep the momentum going in holding big tech accountable.
YouTube raises US subscription prices for 1st time in years
YouTube raised its U.S. subscription prices on Friday, marking its first increase in three years.
YouTube raised its U.S. subscription prices on Friday, marking its first increase in three years.
Australia says Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube fall short on enforcing child account ban
Australia’s online safety watchdog is considering legal action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, alleging they have failed to adequately enforce new laws banning users under 16.
Australia’s online safety watchdog is considering legal action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, alleging they have failed to adequately enforce new laws banning users under 16.
Snapchat under investigation by EU over alleged failure to protect children on app
Snapchat is under investigation by the European Union over the app’s alleged failure to prevent child grooming and the sale of illegal goods.
Snapchat is under investigation by the European Union over the app’s alleged failure to prevent child grooming and the sale of illegal goods.
Instagram testing feature that lets you secretly watch stories – for a fee
Instagram is testing a paid subscription model that lets users pay a fee to secretly watch stories on the social media app, among other perks.
Instagram is testing a paid subscription model that lets users pay a fee to secretly watch stories on the social media app, among other perks.
Meta, YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial
A Los Angeles jury returned with a groundbreaking verdict, finding both Meta and YouTube liable for creating platforms blamed for the mental health issues of a woman who compulsively used the apps.
A Los Angeles jury returned with a groundbreaking verdict, finding both Meta and YouTube liable for creating platforms blamed for the mental health issues of a woman who compulsively used the apps.
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.
Instagram introduces teen search alerts
Instagram is taking anew step to protect kids online, now alerting parents when their child searches for specific terms.
Instagram is taking anew step to protect kids online, now alerting parents when their child searches for specific terms.
Plaintiff testifies in social media addiction trial
The young woman suing some of the largest tech companies is telling a Los Angeles jury why she thinks apps like Instagram and YouTube were harmful to her mental health while growing up.
The young woman suing some of the largest tech companies is telling a Los Angeles jury why she thinks apps like Instagram and YouTube were harmful to her mental health while growing up.
Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
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.
Is X down? Thousands of users report issues with social media platform
The reported issues with X are affecting thousands of users on Monday. Here's what we know.
The reported issues with X are affecting thousands of users on Monday. Here's what we know.
Meta researcher warned of 500K child exploitation cases daily on Facebook and Instagram platforms
A researcher for Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, warned executives at the tech giant that there may be upward of 500,000 cases of sexual exploitation of minors per day on the social media platforms.
A researcher for Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, warned executives at the tech giant that there may be upward of 500,000 cases of sexual exploitation of minors per day on the social media platforms.
Discord rolls out new safety features: What to know
Discord is rolling out enhanced teen safety protections worldwide.
Discord is rolling out enhanced teen safety protections worldwide.
Elon Musk’s X office raided in Paris
Paris prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X office in Paris as part of a months-long investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.
Paris prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X office in Paris as part of a months-long investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.
Social media superfan celebrates Seattle sports
A woman with green hair went viral for standing behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba as he hugged his mom at the NFC championship game. That's Seattle influencer and content creator Kayce Kirihara, known by hundreds of thousands as "Infamous Kayce," a diehard Seattle sports fan with backstage access many can only dream of having.
A woman with green hair went viral for standing behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba as he hugged his mom at the NFC championship game. That's Seattle influencer and content creator Kayce Kirihara, known by hundreds of thousands as "Infamous Kayce," a diehard Seattle sports fan with backstage access many can only dream of having.
Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.