Meta Is Fighting a Mountain of Social-Media Lawsuits—at Just the Wrong Time
In the midst of an expensive AI transformation, the company is grappling with litigation that could cost it billions and force painful changes. Source link
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Social-Media Harm Trial Halted After Teen Drops Meta Lawsuit
A Florida teen suing social-media platforms over claims their design led to mental health issues dropped his lawsuit against Meta Platforms ahead of a trial slated to begin next week in Los Angeles. Source link
Opinion | Social-Media Regulation Doesn’t Belong in Court
State attorneys general and trial lawyers seek to milk Meta. Their success would cost everyone else. Source link
Social-Media Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate Are Arrested in Miami
U.K. authorities are seeking their extradition on dozens of charges, including rape. Source link
Social-Media Companies Settle Youth-Harm Case Ahead of Wave of Trials
The companies reached a settlement with a Kentucky school district to avoid a coming trial over accusations that they intentionally designed their platforms to addict young people. Source link
Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Social-Media Addiction Trial
Plus, the White House threatens more attacks if Iran refuses a deal, and driving the wrong car to work here can get you a ticket. Source link
Opinion | The Social-Media Shakedown Begins
The verdict against Meta and YouTube is a victory for the plaintiffs bar, not for children or society. Source link