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Meta and a coalition of state attorneys general have settled a major federal case centering on allegations that the social media giant misrepresented the extent of child mental health harms caused by apps like Facebook and Instagram. The settlement was revealed in a court filing released Wednesday that details several requirements Meta must make to its apps as part […]
Meta’s new Muse Image model lets users create AI-generated images using content from public Instagram accounts. Public posts, Reels, and profile pictures are included by default, unless users disable the setting or switch their account to private. If your Instagram account is public, it’s a good idea to review your privacy and AI settings to […]
State attorneys general are seeking up to $1.4 trillion in penalties from Meta, alleging that Facebook and Instagram used features that harmed and encouraged excessive use among children and teens. The lawsuit claims Meta prioritized profits over youth safety and violated consumer protection and children’s privacy laws. Meta called the penalty demand “outlandish” and said […]
Meta is expanding its content settings for teen accounts on its Facebook, Instagram and Messenger platforms in a bid to keep kids safer online. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp, says teenagers who use accounts under Meta’s expanded teen account settings won’t be able to see inappropriate content in their Facebook […]
Meta is reportedly testing subscription tiers across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp as part of a “Meta One” strategy. The plans would cost about $3–$4 per month and add features like analytics, customization, and enhanced engagement tools, while keeping the apps free for regular users. The move also ties into AI monetization efforts involving Meta AI, as analysts like Dan Ives say Meta […]
A New Mexico jury has ruled against Meta, finding its platforms harmed children’s mental health and failed to protect them from predators and harmful content. The $375 million penalty is small for Meta—but significant as a signal. It marks growing pressure to hold social media companies accountable and could challenge long-standing legal protections like Section […]
Closing arguments began in Los Angeles Superior Court in a case brought by a 20-year-old woman against Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube. The plaintiff alleges the companies optimized their platforms in ways that caused mental and physical harm, with claims focused on product design rather than user-generated content. The article describes limited public attention to […]
Corning Inc. and Meta announced a multiyear deal worth up to $6 billion to support the buildout of Meta’s U.S. data centers. Corning will supply advanced optical fiber and connectivity products and expand manufacturing in North Carolina, including a new facility in Hickory where Meta will be the anchor customer. The agreement is expected to […]
Meta has introduced new safety tools to protect teens on Instagram and Facebook amid increasing criticism and lawsuits over youth safety. On July 23, 2025, the company reported removing 635,000 accounts linked to sexually inappropriate behavior toward underage users—135,000 for direct comments and 500,000 for other violations. The new features allow teens to quickly block […]
Instagram is testing AI to detect if users are lying about their age, aiming to better protect teens on the platform. If AI flags an account as underage, it will automatically convert to a teen account with stricter privacy, limited content, and time-based usage controls. The move comes amid growing concerns over social media’s impact […]
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