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The Meta Trial Could Lead To Substantial Changes To Social Media Platforms. Here's How.

A new report claims that a landmark trial against Meta could end up with substantial changes to the way social media platforms are structured.

International Business Times

Forget Wetherspoons — patchwork bans won't fix the Meta glasses' privacy crisis, so what comes next?

With activists pushing back and venue bans multiplying, Britain's Meta glasses privacy crisis has reached a boiling point, leaving policymakers balancing a complex legal nightmare: public safety vs consumer rights.

TechRadar

Meta sued for over $1 million after manager refused to back employee’s green card petition

A former Meta manager has sued the company, alleging he was fired after refusing to sign a reference letter supporting an employee’s US green card petition because he believed it contained inaccurate claims. He is seeking damages, including more than $1 million in claimed economic losses.

The Economic Times

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US teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trial

The plaintiff, a 15-year-old girl from New Jersey identified in California court records as P. M-Y., had alleged the platforms' owners - Meta Platforms, Google and Snap Inc - contributed to her social media addiction, depression and self-harm.

The Economic Times

Meta AI Glasses Cinema Crackdown Could Penalise Blind Filmgoers Alongside Pirates

British cinemas are considering restrictions on Meta AI glasses to prevent piracy, but these measures could impact visually impaired users who rely on the technology for accessibility

International Business Times UK

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla buy 200-year-old Irish castle near Blackwater River; this 440-acre estate is so huge, it takes 5 minutes to walk from kitchen to the dining room

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a 200-year-old Gothic estate in County Waterford, Ireland, estimated at between €20 million and €30 million. The 440-acre property, built in 1830, is so expansive it reportedly takes several minutes to walk from the kitchen to the dining…

The Economic Times

Meta smart glasses ban ignores Europe's wider surveillance threat

The German digital rights group filed a criminal complaint against Meta/Ray-Ban smart glasses, raising concerns about the proportionality and applicability of the same idea in other EU Member States.

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What if Meta loses trial? Penalties may top $1.4 trillion, matching its market cap

Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is being sued by a bipartisan coalition of states on allegations of deceiving the public and designing the apps to encourage compulsive use among young users.

The Economic Times

Lawyers square off in fight over voice data used to train AI

Ross Kimbarovsky of Loevy & Loevy is representing the plaintiffs - a group of journalists, podcasters and audiobook narrators - in the proposed class action lawsuits. He said each of the defendants faces hundreds of millions of dollars in potential damages.

The Economic Times

29 US states are suing Meta. What might it mean for the rest of the world?

This week, a trial commenced in the United States that could drastically change how Facebook and Instagram operate globally.

The Conversation

Meta smart glasses could soon be banned in cinemas, says UK trade body — but this time it’s more about piracy than privacy

Movie theatres considering banning Meta Ray-Bans in the UK as businesses beat governments to the punch.

TechRadar

Teen drops landmark social media addiction case against Meta, Google, Snap

A 15-year-old girl dropped her lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap Inc. She had alleged social media addiction and mental health issues. Her attorney stated the dismissal allows her client to resume her life. TikTok had previously settled her claims, while other cases proceed. Companies deny allegations and state they…

The Economic Times

Mark Zuckerberg buys a 19th-century Gothic-style castle in Ireland

The Meta CEO said he and his family ‘look forward to spending time in Ireland’

The Independent UK

AI lab's safety systems are falling behind

Recent incidents involving OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta show what happens when increasingly capable AI agents are tested in flawed environments. A new assessment finds leading labs are better at spotting risky behavior than reliably stopping it.

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Lilly Chen left high school at 16 to become a Buddhist monk. Years later, she joined Meta and founded a startup competing with Accenture

Lilly Chen's unique path led her from a Buddhist monastery to Meta and then to founding FSH Technologies. A pandemic hackathon project with friends unexpectedly launched her startup, which now serves government clients. The company tackles administrative problems end-to-end, differing from traditional consulting models. FSH Technologies focuses on hands-on builders…

Tom’s Guide

ICE just banned Ray-Ban Meta glasses for agents — here’s why

Even the most controversial agency considers Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses a major privacy concern.

The Guardian - UK

Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Strancally castle estate in Ireland

Meta chief executive paid roughly €20m for gothic-style mansion built in 1830 and its surroundings

The Independent UK

What are Meta glasses and why have they been banned from UK cinemas?

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International Business Times UK

'I Didn't Hear Back From Him': Whistleblower Testifies Mark Zuckerberg Ignored Child Predators

Arturo Béjar testified that Mark Zuckerberg ignored warnings about harmful content affecting teenagers on Facebook and Instagram, as Meta faces a trial over child safety concerns.

Barchart

Meta Stock Sinks 32%, but Analysts See a 38% Rebound

The recent pullback and analysts’ price target suggest that much of the risk associated with Meta’s elevated AI spending is already priced in its share price.

International Business Times

Meta Is Facing a Landmark Over Social Media Addiction In Young Users. A Former Executive Pointed At Zuckerberg.

Arturo Bejar, a former engineering director at Meta said Mark Zuckerberg fostered a culture that saw child safety as secondary while prioritizing growth and engagement.

The Independent UK

Meta defends its child safety efforts but critics say the social media giant falls short

Meta is defending itself in a California federal court against allegations that its social media business poses harms to children and teenagers

The Guardian - UK

UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears

Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits of AI-enabled technology

International Business Times UK

UK Cinemas Consider Meta Glasses Ban Over Fears Wearers Could Secretly Record Films

UK cinemas may ban Meta smart glasses amid fears of secret recording, raising fresh questions over access and privacy.

Evening Standard

Meta glasses banned by ‘many’ cinemas amid piracy concerns

The UK Cinema Association said venues are currently looking into their policies around smart glasses.

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