Facebook’s Privacy Promises Land Meta a $25 Billion Penalty

New Mexico turned Facebook’s data assurances into a major financial judgment. Meta’s planned appeal opens another fight over how consumer deception should be counted.

New Mexico turned Facebook’s data assurances into a major financial judgment. Meta’s planned appeal opens another fight over how consumer deception should be counted.

Muse Spark Open turns an unlikely collaboration into a test of who controls advanced AI. The catch starts with the machines needed to run it.

Meta’s Muse concierge could complete more calls with human contractors in the loop, but employees were not initially told clearly enough that a person might handle the task.

Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, expressed surprise during a trial over social media addiction, revealing that employees were instructed to limit his access to critical teen safety data.

A recent ruling from the 9th Circuit Court allows a significant lawsuit against Meta to proceed, with potential damages exceeding $1.4 trillion, highlighting the ongoing legal challenges for Big Tech.

Mark Zuckerberg's recent statements on AI raise questions about accessibility and control in the tech landscape, highlighting the divide between the wealthy and the general public.
Meta has filed a patent for an AI system capable of monitoring users' emotional states throughout the day, raising privacy and regulatory concerns.

Meta has introduced Pocket, an app designed for users to create their own minigames through a process known as vibe-coding.

WhatsApp has announced the rollout of usernames, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy for its global user base.
Meta has paused its AI-driven employee tracking initiative after a significant internal data leak exposed sensitive information to all staff members.