Nation Aug 26 Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction By Barbara Ortutay, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press
Nation Aug 19 Watch 5:53 Why states claim Meta designed addictive features for children Meta is facing allegations that it knowingly designed Instagram and Facebook to keep children and teenagers hooked, even as it learned about the potential harm to their mental health. A spokesperson called the claims unsubstantiated, saying the company stands by… By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant
Science Jul 16 Watch 8:39 The debate over how to protect children and teens as AI use grows One of the biggest concerns about artificial intelligence is how children and teens use it daily. Critics say the tech companies are not doing enough to protect children, can't be trusted and argue more regulation is needed. The Omidyar Network,… By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Murrey Jacobson
Nation Apr 09 Watch 6:19 Anthropic's powerful new AI model raises concerns about high-tech risks Anthropic announced that it has started a very limited test of its newest AI model called Mythos. It's a model deemed so powerful that the company warned it could cause widespread disruption if it were released to the public. Anthropic… By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris
World Jan 27 Watch 6:16 TikTok users say they are being censored after change to U.S. ownership Just days after a group of mainly American investors approved by President Donald Trump took over control of TikTok’s U.S. operations, some users now say the app is censoring and limiting their content, including posts and messages about Jeffrey Epstein… By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz, Dan Sagalyn
Nov 18 Meta wins historic antitrust case and won't have to spin off WhatsApp, Instagram By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business after a judge ruled that the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking. Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 6:37 What's in Trump's new AI policy and why it matters By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins President Trump unveiled his approach to the development of AI. Surrounded by some of the biggest names in tech, he signed three executive orders. One targets what Trump called "ideological bias" in AI chatbots, another aims to make it easier… Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch 6:02 How Meta's blockbuster antitrust trial could have major implications for big tech By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins A blockbuster antitrust trial between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission is underway. The government alleges the company monopolized the social media market when it purchased Instagram and WhatsApp. The trial could have major implications for big tech. Stephanie Sy… Continue watching
Jan 27 Tech stocks fall sharply after Chinese AI company announces inexpensive large language model By Stan Choe, Associated Press Stocks outside of AI-related industries held up much better, though, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down just 58 points. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 4:45 Judge rules Google broke antitrust laws to maintain search monopoly By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris In a landmark ruling, a federal judge has found that Google broke antitrust laws to maintain a monopoly in online searches. The ruling could upend how Americans get their information online and fundamentally change the way big tech companies operate. Continue watching