Tag: Meta

Nearly three years after New York joined a sweeping legal challenge against Meta, the case has reached trial, putting allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep children hooked before … more: New York’s case against Meta reaches trial over claims social media harmed children

Despite public efforts to crack down on fraud, Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, is reportedly making billions from scam ads that flood its platforms each day, according to leaked internal … more: Facebook is loaded with scam ads … shocking no one

Meta Platforms is facing legal scrutiny in Europe after announcing plans to use Facebook and Instagram user data to train its generative AI systems. Austrian privacy group noyb (None of Your Business), … more: Meta lawsuit: Data use and AI take center stage in Europe

A recent leak has unveiled that Mark Zuckerberg is planning to integrate cryptocurrency support into Meta's platforms, potentially impacting Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. Zuckerberg's Crypto Integration Plans for Meta Platforms … more: Meta’s Crypto Integration Plans Could Boost Bitcoin Market

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks—Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Tesla, and Nvidia—have faced a turbulent start to 2025. Collectively, these tech giants have experienced significant declines, with Nvidia down 18.9%, Apple … more: Magnificent Seven Stocks to Watch Through End of May 2025

Nvidia stock has faced some turbulence in early 2025, but massive capital investment from tech giants into artificial intelligence could soon power a strong recovery. Nvidia Faces Early 2025 Setbacks After a … more: Nvidia stock set for rebound as Meta, Amazon, and Google go all-in on AI

Meta announced it will eliminate its third-party fact-checking program on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, replacing it with a user-driven system called Community Notes, similar to X’s model. CEO Mark Zuckerberg … more: Meta ends fact-checking program, shifts to user-driven moderation

Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, has been appointed to Meta’s board of directors alongside two other executives. The move strengthens … more: Dana White joins Meta’s board amid closer ties to Trump administration

Meta removed its AI-generated Instagram and Facebook character accounts following criticism from users who found them "creepy and unnecessary." The controversy erupted after posts, including one from columnist Karen Attiah, highlighted problematic … more: Meta pulls AI character accounts after user backlash

TikTok's Fate in the U.S. Hangs on Potential Sale, Lawmakers Say A Glimpse of Hope for TikTok Fans U.S. lawmakers have introduced a twist in the ongoing saga surrounding TikTok's potential … more: TikTok ban passes Congress: Lawmakers give ByteDance an option to sell the app

Meta is laying off 11,000 employees that make up 13% of its workforce. The move is happening as the company struggles with revenue loss and other issues plaguing the tech industry, … more: Meta slashes 11,000 jobs, firing 13% of its employees

This week Meta plans to lay off thousands in an attempt to downsize as its stock price drops. These would be some of the largest layoffs Facebook's parent company Meta has ever … more: Meta plans to lay off thousands of employees after stocks drop

Social media like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok have been questioned for years as teens grow depressed over the use, and in some cases have died from doing trends. It was in recent … more: Facebook and TikTok under fire as mother sues Meta over daughter’s self harm and dangerous trends aren’t monitored on TikTok