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A US federal judge has rejected Meta's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by dozens of state attorneys general alleging that Facebook and Instagram are deliberately designed to addict children while concealing documented harms.
The European Commission is moving forward with a formal investigation into Meta's Facebook and Instagram, alleging the platforms employ addictive design tactics that harm children's wellbeing through algorithmic manipulation.
The European Commission is preparing to escalate its investigation into Meta, alleging that Facebook and Instagram employ design practices deliberately engineered to addict young users. The regulatory action reflects mounting global pressure on social media giants.
A California court has rejected attempts by Meta and Google to overturn a jury verdict holding them liable for designing addictive social media platforms. The judge upheld a $6 million damages award in the case.
European Union regulators have directed Meta to permit competing artificial intelligence chatbots to access WhatsApp at no cost, as authorities investigate whether the tech giant leveraged its market dominance improperly.
Italy's competition authority has halted its probe into Meta over allegations the tech giant misused market dominance by deploying an AI tool on WhatsApp, deferring to the European Commission's broader inquiry.
Attackers tricked Meta's artificial intelligence chatbot into granting access to prominent Instagram accounts, highlighting dangerous vulnerabilities in the company's automation strategy.
Meta is rolling out fresh safeguards for teenage users, including limits on repeated posts about fitness, nutrition and anxiety. The company expanded its content rating system across multiple platforms as part of its 2024 Teen Accounts initiative.
Thailand's Consumer Council will sue Meta for allowing scammers to exploit Facebook through advertisements and failing to safeguard users. The watchdog recorded nearly 3,800 complaints linked to the platform between 2024 and 2026.
Meta has challenged Australia's proposed 2.25% tax on tech giants, arguing it breaches the bilateral free trade agreement with the United States and threatens potential trade action.
Meta has failed in its legal challenge against the European Union's designation of Messenger as a gatekeeper platform, a ruling that imposes strict obligations under the bloc's Digital Markets Act.
The US Supreme Court has refused to overturn a lower court ruling allowing Vermont's attorney general to proceed with a lawsuit against Meta, claiming the tech giant deliberately designed Instagram to exploit and addict teenagers.