Children’s advocates say Meta’s multibillion-dollar U.S. settlement is a major step toward improving online safety for young people. However, the new rules for Facebook and […]
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Meta to pay US$18B to settle U.S. lawsuits over children’s social media addiction
Meta has agreed to pay up to US$18 billion over the next 10 years and introduce new protections for teenagers on Facebook and Instagram to […]
Major Data Breach Leaks 184 Million Passwords from Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Other Platforms
Huge Data Leak Exposes 184 Million Passwords from Big Tech and More Another massive data breach has happened, and this one is a big deal. […]
Meta proposes $51 million settlement for Canadian Facebook users in four provinces’ lawsuit
A British Columbia woman initiated a legal case, alleging the unauthorized use of her and others’ images in Facebook ads. Meta is proposing a $51 […]
Meta; ceasing cross-message functionality between Facebook and Instagram in the middle of December.
In September 2020, Meta introduced cross-app messaging, enabling communication between Facebook and Instagram users, irrespective of their chosen platform. Just over three years later, this […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticizes Facebook’s decision to restrict news coverage of Canada’s wildfires.
On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized Facebook for prioritizing profits over people’s safety during the ongoing emergencies resulting from Canada’s unprecedented wildfire season. […]
Amidst Wildfires, Canadian Authorities Urge Facebook and Instagram to Reverse News Ban
Canadian authorities have urged Meta to rescind a ban on news articles from Canadian sources, citing the nation’s escalating wildfire crisis. Officials made this statement […]
Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta, have initiated the process of blocking news outlets in Canada.
In response to a new Canadian law, Meta announced on Tuesday that it has initiated the process of discontinuing news availability in Canada on both […]