Nation Sep 25 New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable of deceiving users about privacy protections By Mikella Schuettler, Associated Press
Nation Aug 26 Watch 7:14 $17B Meta settlement puts focus on youth mental health crisis, Colorado AG says Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion in a settlement, putting to rest a trial where dozens of states accused it of deliberately endangering children through their platforms. The company behind Facebook and Instagram agreed to implement digital guardrails… By Geoff Bennett
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. By Barbara Ortutay, Kelvin Chan, Associated Press
World Aug 24 New Zealand's prime minister proposes banning children from using social media New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a proposed law banning children younger than 16 from using social media platforms, citing what he said Monday was “harm being done to a generation” of young people. By Charlotte Graham-McLay, 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
Aug 18 Meta is on trial – again. Here's what to know about the case brought by dozens of states By Hannah Grabenstein The case is just one of many brought against Meta and other social media companies in recent years, but because states – and not solely individuals – are suing, the outcome could have broader effects. Continue reading
Aug 18 WATCH: Advocates for greater social media protections for kids speak outside Meta trial By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Aug 06 New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million over mental health harms to kids online By Barbara Ortutay, Wufei Yu, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Jun 15 UK bans children younger than 16 from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube By Sylvia Hui, Brian Melley, Associated Press Starmer acknowledges that some teens might bypass the ban but emphasizes the importance of children's safety and happiness. Continue reading
May 26 Supreme Court rejects Meta's appeal in Vermont social media addiction case By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Supreme Court has rejected a push to avoid a lawsuit alleging that Facebook and Instagram harmed young users, a decision that comes as social media companies increasingly face legal scrutiny. Continue reading