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Meta avoids youth mental health trial as teen plaintiff drops lawsuit

A 15-year-old plaintiff has withdrawn his legal claims against Meta, ending a scheduled trial concerning allegations that social media platforms affect youth mental health.

Business · 611 words

Meta users can now opt out of allowing AI to reuse public Instagram photos

Meta has introduced a feature that uses public Instagram photos as social context for AI-generated images. Users can adjust their privacy settings to restrict how their content is utilized by the tool.

Business · 657 words

EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive Facebook and Instagram features

European regulators have formally challenged Meta over features like infinite scrolling and autoplay, which the Commission claims foster compulsive use. The company faces potential fines if it fails to overhaul its engagement-driven design.

Business · 678 words

EU orders Meta to remove addictive features or face significant fines

The European Commission is demanding structural changes to Meta's platforms, alleging that features like infinite scrolling and autoplay exploit user behavior.

Business · 653 words

Meta to build C$13 billion data center in Alberta for AI operations

Meta has announced plans for a 2.9 million square foot data center in Sturgeon County, marking the company’s first such investment in Canada. The project aims to support global artificial intelligence operations and will include significant infrastructure funding.

Business · 549 words

WhatsApp introduces usernames to let users chat without sharing phone numbers

Meta's WhatsApp is introducing unique usernames to improve user privacy and reduce the need to share personal mobile numbers to initiate contact.

Technology · 708 words

Snap faces backlash over design and price of new $2,195 AR glasses

Snap faces backlash following the unveiling of its $2,195 augmented reality glasses, with critics citing aesthetic concerns and a high price point.

Technology · 659 words