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- 1Jury finds Facebook liable in Cambridge Analytica deception case●Jury finds Facebook liable for deceiving users in Cambridge Analytica case
A jury has found Facebook liable for deceiving users in the long-running Cambridge Analytica case, stemming from the scandal in which data from millions of users' profiles was harvested without proper consent and used for political targeting. The verdict marks a rare courtroom setback for Meta over its privacy practices. Observers are watching closely for the penalties the company now faces.
- 2Sex differences in attention present at birth, study finds●Sex differences in attention are present at birth
Researchers at the University of Cambridge report that sex differences in attention can be detected in newborns, based on a new study. The finding is drawing discussion about what it suggests regarding innate cognitive differences between males and females, and how early such differences emerge. Commenters are debating the methodology, the size of the observed effect, and the broader social implications of the research.
- 34,000-home development proposed south of Cambridge●4,000 homes, schools, shops and riverside country park proposed for land south of Cambridge
Developers have put forward plans for a major new settlement on land south of Cambridge, including 4,000 homes, schools, shops and a riverside country park. The proposal would mark one of the larger housing schemes in the area, adding significant capacity amid ongoing pressure to build homes around the fast-growing city.