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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 for political targeting. The verdict marks a significant legal setback for Meta, years after the 2018 revelations first triggered regulatory and public scrutiny worldwide.
- 2German court rules Meta liable for scam ads●German court rules Meta liable for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A German court has ruled that Meta can be held liable for fraudulent advertisements that ran on Facebook and Instagram, a decision with potentially far-reaching consequences for platform accountability across Europe. Commentators are weighing whether the ruling obliges platforms to screen advertiser identities and how it may interact with obligations under the EU's Digital Services Act.
- 3Meta Blocks Lula's Facebook Page and Campaign Ads▼Meta Blocks President Lula's Facebook Page, Campaign Ads 2 Weeks from Election
Meta has blocked Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's Facebook page and his campaign advertisements, according to reports circulating two weeks ahead of Brazil's election. The move, if confirmed, would cut a sitting president off a major campaign channel at a critical moment. Reactions online are focused on the timing and on questions of platform power over political speech during an election period.
- 4New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable over privacy deception●Associated Press: New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable of deceiving users about privacy protections. “A New Mexico jury
A New Mexico jury on Friday found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections on its platform, according to the Associated Press. The verdict is the latest in a series of legal setbacks for the social media company, which faces ongoing scrutiny from regulators, state officials and users over how it handles personal data and whether its privacy claims match its actual practices.
- 5Meta Blocks Lula's Facebook Page Two Weeks Before Brazil's Election●Meta Blocks President Lula's Facebook Page, Campaign Ads 2 Weeks from Election https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/commen
Meta has blocked Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's Facebook page and his campaign's paid advertising, with the action coming just two weeks before Brazil's election. The move affects the sitting president's ability to reach voters on one of the country's largest social platforms. Details on Meta's stated reason for the suspension have not been made broadly available, and reaction is still developing ahead of the vote.
- 6New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable over privacy deception●New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable of deceiving users about privacy protections
A jury in New Mexico has found Facebook liable for deceiving users about its privacy protections, according to PBS reporting. The verdict stems from claims that the company misled users about how their personal data and privacy settings were handled. It marks another legal setback for Meta's social network in the United States and could shape ongoing scrutiny of the platform's privacy practices nationwide.
- 7Saudi Central Bank Boosts Its Meta Stake●Meta Platforms, Inc. $META Stock Holdings Raised by Saudi Central Bank
The Saudi Central Bank has increased its holdings in Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The disclosure that a major sovereign institution is adding to its position in the US tech giant is drawing attention from investors tracking Gulf state involvement in American equities and broader institutional interest in Big Tech stocks.
- 8Meta's Muse AI surges in popularity amid backlash●Oh joy.... More # AI from # Facebook / # Meta Named.. # muse > Meta’s Muse AI is exploding in popularity—and already dra
Meta has released Muse, an AI tool that is rapidly gaining traction among users. The rollout has already provoked a heated response, including criticism from another major technology company. Reactions on social platforms are mixed, with some users expressing fatigue at yet another AI product from Facebook's parent company while interest in the tool continues to climb.
- 9Meta bans Toronto performer over bikini photo●Meta bans another Toronto performer from Instagram and Facebook over Bikini
Meta has removed a Toronto performer's Instagram and Facebook accounts, citing an old photo of dancers in bikinis as promoting harm. The performer says the ban is unjustified, and it is reportedly not the first time a Toronto entertainer has been removed from Meta platforms in similar circumstances. The case has renewed criticism that the company's moderation systems unfairly penalize performers and small arts communities.