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Meta Betting Big On Nuclear Power To Fuel Growing Energy Needs for AI Data Centers
Meta, Facebook's parent company, announced it will release a request for proposals to identify nuclear energy developers to support its growing energy needs for AI data centers.
Meta Extends Ban On New Political Ads Beyond US Election Day
The move highlights the tech company's efforts to combat the widespread spread of misinformation, as experienced during the last presidential election. However, Meta did not disclose the specific date on which it will lift the restriction.
Judge Greenlights Lawsuits By States That Accuse Meta Of Hooking Teens On Social Media
U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said the states could pursue 'theories of liability predicated on a failure-to-warn of known risks of addiction'
Facebook Owner Meta Fined $100M Over Password Security Lapse
An Irish regulatory agency said the tech company failed to properly protect users' passwords.
Trump Hints At Meeting Tim Walz's Brother As Extended Family Openly Supports GOP
An image of Tim Walz's extended family members surfaced of them wearing T-shirts showing their support for Donald Trump.
Tim Walz's Older Brother Blasts His 'Ideology,' Considers Endorsing Trump
Jeff Walz hasn't spoken to the Democratic vice presidential nominee for eight years, according to his posts on Facebook
Italy Fines Meta Over Data Use, Account Transparency
Italy's competition authority on Wednesday fined global tech giant Meta 3.5 million euros ($3.8 million) for a lack of transparency in its use of data and management of Instagram and Facebook accounts.
EU Probes Facebook, Instagram Over Child Protection
The probe is under a mammoth law known as the Digital Services Act (DSA) that forces the world's largest tech firms to do more to protect European users online and clamp down on illegal content.
Zuckerberg Escapes Personal Liability In Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Against Meta
A U.S. district judge dismissed Mark Zuckerberg as an individual defendant in 25 lawsuits alleging that Meta Platforms Inc. and other social media companies were responsible for addicting children to their platforms.
US Lawmakers Unveil Draft Bipartisan Data Privacy Legislation
Two influential U.S. lawmakers, Senator Maria Cantwell and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, unveiled a draft bipartisan data privacy legislation that bolsters privacy protections for Americans by empowering them to control their personal information.
Meta Challenges FTC Bid To Amend 2020 Privacy Settlement Over Kids Chat App
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has contested the US Federal Trade Commission's attempt to modify its 2020 privacy settlement, saying it had voluntarily disclosed issues in its Messenger Kids app and received no complaints from parents.
Mark Zuckerberg Net Worth 2024: From Social Media Pioneer To Billionaire Tech Titan
The majority of Zuckerberg's wealth comes from his approximately 13% stake in Meta Platforms.
Meta's Role In Illegal Drug Sales Under Federal Investigation: Report
The paper quoted a spokesman for Meta as saying in a statement: "The sale of illicit drugs is against our policies and we work to find and remove this content from our services".
Trump Opposes TikTok Ban, Citing Benefits For Facebook
Trump opposes TikTok ban, suggesting potential benefits for Facebook, marking a significant shift in his stance.
Hong Kong Minister Says No Social Media Ban Under Security Law
Hong Kong's justice minister said Wednesday the city does not plan to ban social media under a proposed national security law after a public consultation document included suggestions that some apps should be barred.
Facebook Parent Meta To Stop Paying Australian News Media
Extending a global retreat from news content, Meta said it would scrap the Facebook News tab in Australia and would not renew deals with news publishers worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
US Supreme Court To Hear Key Social Media Content Control Cases
Texas and Florida are pushing for laws preventing platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube from removing user posts, even those that may promote hate speech or misinformation about elections.
EU Rules Policing Digital Content Kick In Saturday
Digital companies will have nowhere to hide after the EU's landmark content law enters into full force from Saturday, with the risk of heavy fines for any violations.
New York City Sues YouTube, Instagram, Facebook Over Youth Mental Health Crisis
The lawsuit claims that social media companies use algorithms to generate feeds to manipulate and addict children and teens, promoting compulsive use.
Meta Removes Instagram, Facebook Accounts Of Iran's Khamenei
Meta on Thursday said it had removed the Facebook and Instagram accounts of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for violating its content policy.
Meta's Policy Criticized After Oversight Board's Review Of Biden Video
The Oversight Board said in a Monday statement that Meta's Manipulated Media policy needs to be reconsidered after a review of an edited video of President Joe Biden.
Turkmenistan Faces 'Parallel Reality' Media Landscape
"We know about Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. For video, the authorities have launched Belet, a YouTube alternative purged of any content -- both news and entertainment -- that could show what life is like beyond the isolated country's borders.
Tech Titans' Earnings Surge Signals Digital Advertising Renaissance
Tech giants, including Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon, report a significant rebound in digital advertising after concerns of a downturn a year ago.
Facebook: From Harvard Dorm To Scandal-plagued Social Media Titan
Key chapters in the history of Facebook, the world's biggest social media application, launched 20 years ago.
Tech Titans Surge On Wall Street, But Behind the Scenes, Layoffs Hit Record Highs
The increasing demand for AI technologies has led some companies to strategically scale down headcount in non-profitable areas and reallocate resources toward AI development.
Meta Toughens Content Curbs For Teens On Instagram, Facebook
Meta on Tuesday said it was tightening up content restrictions for teens on Instagram and Facebook as it faces increased scrutiny that its platforms are harmful for young people.
Meta Accused Of Mishandling Israel-Hamas War Posts
Meta's independent oversight board on Tuesday criticized the social media titan of removing posts that showed human suffering in the Middle East conflict.
Lawsuit Says Meta Exposes Children To Exploitation
The US state of New Mexico filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing Facebook and Instagram of being a "breeding ground" for predators who target children.
News Anchors Targeted By Deepfake Scammers On Facebook
In a Facebook video viewed by thousands, CNN's Wolf Blitzer appears to hawk a diabetes drug.
Meta To Require Political Ads Reveal AI Altered Images
Meta on Wednesday said that advertisers will soon have to disclose when artificial intelligence (AI) or other software is used to create or alter imagery or audio in political ads.