search
social media companies
Trends
- 1German court holds Meta liable for scam ads●German court rules Meta liable for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A German court has ruled that Meta is liable for fraudulent advertisements that ran on Facebook and Instagram, per a report from The Next Web. The decision means the company can be held responsible when users are deceived by scam ads on its platforms, rather than being treated as a neutral host. It is being read as a significant precedent for platform accountability in Europe.
- 2EU social media firms face lawsuits over harms to minors▼EU: Social media companies face lawsuits over alleged mental health and safety harms to minors
Social media companies in the European Union are facing lawsuits alleging that their platforms cause mental health and safety harms to minors. The claims centre on the design and operation of services used by young people, and reflect growing legal and regulatory pressure on technology firms to protect children online. Further details about the plaintiffs and specific companies involved remain limited.
- 3Alabama Takes TikTok to Court Over Children's Mental Health●TikTok On Trial: Alabama Says Platform Hurts Kids Mental Health
Alabama has filed legal action against TikTok, arguing that the platform harms children's mental health. The lawsuit adds to a growing series of state-level legal challenges in the United States accusing social media companies of designing addictive features that damage young users' wellbeing. The case is drawing attention to ongoing debates over tech regulation and child safety online.
- 4Freedom United warns traffickers exploit social media to sell children●# News : Freedom United warns # traffickers are using # socialmedia to groom and sell children while # BigTech hides beh
Anti-trafficking organisation Freedom United warns that traffickers are using social media platforms to groom and sell children, while major technology companies avoid liability under Section 230 of US law, which shields platforms from responsibility for content posted by users. The campaign group argues the legal framework lets BigTech evade accountability for enabling child trafficking, and is pressing for stronger children's rights protections and reform of platform immunity rules.
- 5OpenAI recruits influencers to shape public image●OpenAI is enlisting an influencer army to make it look 'good for the world'
OpenAI is paying a network of social media influencers to promote ChatGPT and burnish its reputation as a force for good, according to a Business Insider report. The strategy reportedly includes sponsorships and advertising deals on platforms like Instagram, as the company works to win public trust amid growing scrutiny of AI's impact.