More than 40 states have filed suit in federal court against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, claiming that the social media company has harmed young people’s mental health – addicting them while misleading the public about the platforms’ safety.
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Meta Says ChatGPT-Related Malware Is on the Rise
Facebook owner Meta said on Wednesday it had uncovered malware purveyors leveraging public interest in ChatGPT to lure users into downloading malicious apps and browser extensions.
Facebook Parent Meta to Settle Cambridge Analytica Case for $725M
Facebook parent Meta has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a class action lawsuit.
FTC Files Lawsuit to Stop Meta from Purchasing VR App Within
The Biden administration accused Meta Platforms Inc of attempting to buy its way to dominance in the metaverse on Thursday.
CA Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Social Media Firms to Consider Children’s Health in Designing Products
California’s legislature passed a bill Tuesday that would, for the first time in the United States, require developers of social-media apps such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to consider minors’ physical and mental health when designing their products. The bill was passed unanimously and bipartisanly in the Assembly after passing unanimously in the state Senate… Continue reading CA Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Social Media Firms to Consider Children’s Health in Designing Products