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Meta faces landmark US trial over youth social media addiction claims

Meta faces landmark US trial over youth social media addiction claims

Twenty-nine state attorneys-general are taking Meta to trial in California over product design features, facing off in a federal proceeding with potential structural remedies.

Technology ·18 Aug 2026, 10:20 ·Niko Vale 5 min read
Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico child safety case

Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico child safety case

A Santa Fe state district court has ordered Meta to pay an additional $567 million and instituted a five-year operational decree on its platforms for users under 18.

Business ·8 Aug 2026, 10:20 ·Elena Voss 4 min read
Meta launches Muse Code AI agent to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic

Meta launches Muse Code AI agent to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic

Developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs, the Muse Code agent features persistent subagents and aggressive pricing to undercut market leaders like OpenAI and Anthropic.

Business ·6 Aug 2026, 09:36 ·Elena Voss 4 min read
Meta avoids youth mental health trial as teen plaintiff drops lawsuit

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A 15-year-old plaintiff has withdrawn his legal claims against Meta, ending a scheduled trial concerning allegations that social media platforms affect youth mental health.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 ·23 Jul 2026, 01:31 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
Meta users can now opt out of allowing AI to reuse public Instagram photos

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 ·11 Jul 2026, 00:02 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive Facebook and Instagram features

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 ·10 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
EU orders Meta to remove addictive features or face significant fines

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 ·10 Jul 2026, 19:03 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
Meta to build C$13 billion data center in Alberta for AI operations

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 ·9 Jul 2026, 06:31 ·Elena Voss 3 min read
WhatsApp introduces usernames to let users chat without sharing phone numbers

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 ·30 Jun 2026, 07:23 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Snap faces backlash over design and price of new $2,195 AR glasses

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 ·27 Jun 2026, 15:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read