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- 1German court holds Meta liable for scam adsโGerman 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 minorsโผEU: 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.
- 3First US Trial Against TikTok to Test Teen Mental Health ClaimsโผFirst US Trial against TikTok to Test Claims Platform Fueled Teen Mental Health Crisis
The first US trial against TikTok is set to test claims that the platform fueled a teen mental health crisis. The case will examine whether the app's design and algorithms contributed to harm among young users, and its outcome could shape the wave of similar lawsuits and regulatory pressure facing social media companies in the United States.
- 4Freedom United warns traffickers exploit social media to sell childrenโ# 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 imageโOpenAI 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.
- 6Australia's Social Media Crackdown Could Boost AppleโAustralia is Cracking Down on Social Media. Could Apple Benefit from the Shift?
Australia is moving to restrict social media use, particularly among young people, as part of a broader regulatory crackdown on major platforms. Analysts are now asking whether Apple stands to gain from the shift, as users spend more time on devices and services rather than social networks. The discussion highlights how tighter platform regulation could reshape where attention and advertising money flow.
- 7New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable for deceiving users on privacyโAssociated Press: New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable of deceiving users about privacy protections. โA New Mexico jury
A New Mexico jury on Friday found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections on its platform, delivering another legal setback to the social media company. The Associated Press reported the verdict, which adds to the company's mounting legal troubles over how it handled user data and its privacy claims, and observers are weighing its implications for future privacy litigation against major tech firms.
- 8Platforms refuse paid ads for Musk documentaryโSocial media platforms refuse to run paid ads for 'Musk' documentary
Social media platforms have refused to run paid advertising for a documentary about Elon Musk titled 'Musk'. The rejection means the film's promoters cannot buy promoted placements to reach audiences on the major platforms. The documentary examines Musk's life and influence, and the ad refusals have raised questions about whether platforms are uncomfortable promoting content centred on one of their most prominent figures.
- 9Japanese anime voice actor sues TikTok over AI cloningโJapanese anime actor fights TikTok over AI voice cloning https://www. rfi.fr/en/international-news/2 0260927-japanese-an
A high-profile Japanese anime voice actor has taken TikTok to court, alleging the platform hosted videos featuring an artificial intelligence clone of his voice without his consent. The case highlights growing tension between voice performers and AI companies over unauthorised replication of their voices, and could set a precedent for how Japanese law treats voice rights in the age of generative AI.
- 10Viral cookie chain closes all stores in key marketโViral cookie chain leaves key market, closes all stores
A viral cookie chain has exited a key market and closed all of its stores there. The move signals a pullback for a brand that saw rapid, social-media-driven growth, though the company's stated reasons and which locations are affected remain unspecified in initial reports.