Privacy
Meta Ordered to Pay New Mexico $25 Billion for Deceiving Users About Privacy on Facebook
State District Court Judge Francis J. Mathew said in Wednesday's ruling that Facebook’s conduct was intentional
Social Media
Social media plays a powerful force in the lives of most adults and teenagers.
AI
A Reckoning on Social Media Addiction Came Late for Many Kids. Will AI Safety Be Different?
What lessons do the campaigns to protect kids on social media related to protect children using artificial intelligence?
AI
California Governor Signs Laws Aimed at Protecting Kids From Social Media and AI
One of the laws will penalize large social media companies that are found negligent in harming children. Another would ban tech businesses from offering addictive feeds to anyone under 16.
Social Media
Aaron Sorkin Hits Refresh on Facebook in 'The Social Reckoning' – Fall Movie Preview
Sony debuted the film’s trailer the same day that Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion in penalties over claims it endangered children.
Social Media
Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement With States in Landmark Trial Over Teen Social Media Addiction
The agreement is worth $353 million in Virginia alone and is one of the biggest in state consumer protection history.
Social Media
States Take Meta to Trial in California in The Biggest Fight Yet Over Social Media Harms to Children
The trial set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California.
Social Media
Court Orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to Pay $567M to Address Kids' Mental Health Online
Meta added that it remains confident in its record of protecting teens online.
Social Media
French Lawmakers Approve a Sweeping Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
The bill also bans the use of mobile phones in high schools.
Social Media
Court Orders Ohio Restrictions on Kids’ Use of Social Media Restored
A divided Sixth Circuit panel ruled the parental-consent law constitutional, reversing an earlier enforcement block.
AI
Is it Easy or Tricky to Defend Big Tech in the Second Trump Administration?
One group always standing the corner of the technology industry is the Computer and Communications Industry Association.
Social Media
Tech CEOs Summoned to Congress Again to Testify on Social Media Risk for Kids
The hearing is set for June 23, which is recognized as Social Media Victims Remembrance Day.
Public Safety
Michigan Senate Passes Youth Social Media Restrictions
Bills target addictive feeds and online protections for minors.
California
Tech is Betting on a Former Executive in the Race for California Governor
Voters are questioning whether he’ll stand up to the tech industry that's backing him.
Social Media
Reps. Gottheimer, Stefanik, and Suozzi Send Bipartisan Letter to TikTok CEO
Members suggested improved age verification measures.
Social Media
New Mexico Jury Finds Meta Violated Child Consumer Protection, Imposes $375M Penalty
The jury announced its verdict Tuesday after nearly seven weeks of trial; prosecutors had accused Meta of placing profits over safety.
Section 230
Senate Lawmakers Appear Opposed to Full Section 230 Repeal
Witnesses and lawmakers supported a more targeted reform approach to online platform regulation.
