Nation Sep 01 Amid legal battles, social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids But the fact remains that online age verification technology remains imperfect, while coming with privacy implications not just for children but for adults who may have to prove that they are over 18.
Nation Aug 27 With time limits and stronger age checks, Meta's new rules for kids go further. Critics say it's not enough Meta has agreed to strengthen its age estimates to keep kids under 13 off its platforms and teens in age-appropriate accounts, enact a hard limit of two hours a day for users under 18, block kids from the apps from…
Nation Aug 26 Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday.
Nation Aug 22 TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with Justice Department over children's privacy The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after an order vacates an earlier consent decree against its predecessor company, Musical.ly.
Nation Aug 18 WATCH: Advocates for greater social media protections for kids speak outside Meta trial Opening statements are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court, where states are seeking billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children.
Nation Aug 06 New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million over mental health harms to kids online Judge Bryan Biedscheid said in a ruling late Thursday that the bulk of the money — $420 million — will be used for treatment services for young people. The rest will go toward awareness and prevention, screening services and other…
Nation Jul 31 Social media companies sued over deaths of 4 teens amid rising pressure over child safety The families of four teenagers who died by suicide are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube over what they describe as “years of escalating harms” from using their platforms that eventually resulted in their deaths.
Nation Jun 28 The U.S. lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing In the U.S., the movement turned a corner with two jury verdicts against Meta and one against Google that galvanized proponents for kids' online safety.
Economy Jun 26 Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming memory chip shortage fueled by AI The Cupertino, California-based company called the demand spike an “unprecedented challenge” for the consumer electronics industry.
Economy Jun 08 Apple unveils new AI features with privacy focus at last developers conference with CEO Tim Cook While the iconic iPhone maker has been playing catch-up with rivals when it comes to AI, it sought to distinguish itself from its peers by stressing a privacy-centered approach and integrating AI across its devices and apps.