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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 […]
A child psychiatrist says national social media bans for teens are likely to face resistance from young users and may not work well without strong support from parents and schools. While countries including Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Canada and the U.K. have adopted or are pursuing restrictions for users under 16, enforcement has been difficult and many teens […]
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a sweeping ban on social media use for those under 16, joining other countries around the world seeking to protect children online. “It’s a big step for our country,” Starmer said in a recorded video message released Monday. “Social media is making our children unhappy and unsafe, and […]
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 […]
Facebook was the most popular platform for social media scammers, the FTC reports. Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, an eightfold increase since 2020, according to a report released Monday by the Federal Trade Commission. Nearly 30% of Americans who reported being a victim of a scam last year said the […]
Source: BET News Published: March 26, 2026 North Carolina TikToker Brenay Kennard, who has over 3 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, has been ordered by a Durham judge to pay $40,000 to Akira Montague while she appeals a $1.75 million judgment. Kennard was found liable last fall for “alienation of affection” and “criminal conversation,” […]
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 […]
If you have spent time on social media lately, chances are you have seen the viral videos of the California barbecue master known as “Unc.” His cooking videos have taken the internet by storm thanks to his dramatic way of testing whether meat is tender enough. After smoking or grilling the meat, Unc would perform […]
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the SAFE for Kids Act to protect youth online by limiting AI features, strengthening privacy settings, restricting messaging, and giving parents more control. The proposal aims to improve children’s mental health and safety. Hochul announces proposals to target AI, online predators
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