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Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law
The law, known as Assembly Bill 1709, prohibits such platforms from offering underage children "psychologically exploitative features" that could lead to compulsive use, such as providing personal recommendations and sending videos through autoplay features. It also requires the deletion of children's accounts with those features.
Meta, Snap head to trial in another case about social media's harms
Jury selection is expected to begin on Wednesday in Los Angeles for another landmark trial about the alleged harms of social media on young users, with Meta and, for the first time, Snap as defendants. Meta and YouTube lost the first so-called bellwether case earlier this year, when a jury found them collectively liable for harming a young user known by the initials KGM, and ordered the tech companies to pay a combined $6 million penalty.
Astrologer's own prediction goes wrong, Jodhpur based Omprakash Bishnoi with more than 2 million followers gets only 33 votes in sarpanch elections
Omprakash Bishnoi, an astrologer and YouTuber with more than two million followers across social media, secured just 33 votes in a sarpanch election in Jodhpur district. The result sparked online reactions over the contrast between his claims of predicting people’s futures and his limited support in his native village.
87 million Facebook users & political targeting: What was the Cambridge Analytica scandal that is back in focus as Meta faces a $25 billion hit
Meta Platforms has been ordered to pay $25 billion for misleading consumers about data privacy in New Mexico. The ruling follows a jury finding that the company misrepresented access to personal information. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez initiated the case, citing violations of consumer protection laws. This penalty is one of the largest ever imposed on a company by a state.
Meta’s AI app Muse crosses 10 million US downloads within 40 days
Meanwhile, Zuckerberg highlighted in his post that the most common use case for Muse is shopping, with more than a quarter of people using the platform engaging in this activity with an average purchase size over $200.
School assembly news headlines for October 20: Top national, international, sports and business updates
October 20 (Google Trends): School assembly news headlines for October 20, 2026, cover major national, international, sports and business developments. Key updates include the Delhi voter-list revision audit, arrests in the Tiger Shroff firing case, political unrest in France, India’s Asian Para Games achievements, changes in anti-cancer medicine prices, and developments in the banking and stock markets.
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Meta tells Brazil's electoral court it treats Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro equally ahead of Sunday vote
Meta has taken steps to comply with a court order for equal treatment of presidential candidates in Brazil. The electoral court directed the company to ensure balanced platform coverage before the upcoming runoff election. This follows allegations from President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign regarding biased algorithms favoring his opponent, Flavio Bolsonaro. Meta has implemented measures to uphold electoral advertisement regulations amidst growing tensions.
Happy Dashain 2026 Wishes: 100+ Messages, Greetings in Nepali, Quotes and WhatsApp Status, Instagram & Facebook Captions to Share
Happy Dashain 2026: Explore 100+ beautiful wishes, greetings in Nepali, meaningful messages, traditional quotes and social media captions to celebrate the festival. From heartfelt Dashain wishes for family and friends to respectful greetings for elders and colleagues, find messages for every relationship. Discover short WhatsApp status updates, Instagram captions and Facebook greetings to spread joy on Bada Dashain and Vijaya Dashami. Welcome the festive season with words of love, peace, good health, prosperity and happiness, and share the blessings and cultural traditions of Dashain with your loved ones.
Utah woman, who worked as a nurse for 25 years, quits to flip furniture after daughter’s nursery project. Now she makes $8K a month while working fewer hours
Cami Lane, a former Utah nurse, has transitioned into a flourishing furniture-flipping venture over the past two and a half years. What began with the revival of a couple of nightstands has blossomed into a lucrative source of monthly income. Through this endeavor, she has gained financial stability and the freedom to manage her own schedule.
The Social Reckoning: Looking back at Facebook’s 2021 controversy and where Meta stands today
Aaron Sorkin’s latest film focuses on Facebook's past controversies and the implications of its business model. The story centres around whistleblower Frances Haugen and her allegations regarding Facebook's internal practices. Meta, formerly Facebook, is navigating ongoing concerns about safety and user engagement. The film, while offering a dramatic retelling, critiques the effectiveness of Meta’s strategies.
Govt asks Meta to ensure its recommendation systems do not expose users to a limited set of narratives
The advisory by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), dated October 10, asked Meta to undertake appropriate measures to provide adequate context in relation to photographs, videos, graphics, or other content depicting ongoing public events, particularly where the authenticity, date, location or circumstances of such content may not be readily apparent to users.
Brazil elections: Lula, Bolsonaro face off in first debate ahead of Presidential runoff
Brazil's presidential election runoff includes a crucial debate between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula's campaign has shifted, engaging younger influencers for improved social media strategies to connect with voters. Bolsonaro has criticized Lula's promises, accusing him of deceiving people for electoral gain. Recent polls show a tightening race, and both candidates are ramping up their efforts.
Philippine lower house approves bill restricting minors' social media access
The Philippines is the latest country, from Greece and Portugal to Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia, to try to curb social media use by minors, as concern grows over its effects on child health and safety.
Meta bans TikTok ads on its platforms in US
Meta has implemented an immediate ban on advertisements from ByteDance across its platforms in multiple countries. This decision affects various locations including the US, Canada, and Japan. The ban also targets related third-party advertisements referencing TikTok and other ByteDance services. In response to this rivalry, Meta asserts that it will continue competing on quality and user experience. TikTok has yet to publicly comment on Meta's advertising ban and actions.
Florida asks court to force Meta to change Facebook, Instagram for teens
In a filing in a Pasco County court, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier asked for a temporary injunction forcing Meta to identify and remove users in the state under the age of 14 from those platforms, limit teens there to two hours a day across all apps and turn off features like autoplay and infinite scroll for them.
Florida asks court to force Meta to change Facebook, Instagram for teens
Florida is advancing a lawsuit against Meta Platforms to enforce stricter protections for young users. The Attorney General seeks changes including limiting teen app usage and identifying underage users. Meta previously settled claims with other states, including changes for teen safety. Florida argues that the settlement was insufficient and will not prevent future harm. The proposed changes from Florida are stricter compared to those agreed upon in the settlement.
OpenAI says teens use ChatGPT for under 15 minutes a day as worries over risks grow
Teens spend under 15 minutes a day on average on ChatGPT, while less than 2% of them interact with the chatbot for over three straight hours, OpenAI said, as technology companies face scrutiny over the risks AI chatbots pose to children.
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Meta expands Instagram school program as teen safety scrutiny grows
Meta said on Tuesday it is adding new features to Instagram's school partnership program in the US, expanding tools for schools and students as the social media company steps up efforts to protect teens online.
TikTok agrees to teen limits in US settlement following Meta
A trial had been set to begin Monday in the southern US state over claims by Alabama that TikTok misled parents about tools meant to shield children from harmful content.
META Stock at Nasdaq today: Meta Platforms Inc shares near all-time highs, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp-owner inches away from $2 trillion market value mark
Shares of Meta Platforms Inc, which owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, were set for a fifth straight week of gains — their biggest five-week advance since late January 2023 — putting the social media giant less than 1 per cent away from the $2 trillion market value mark.
First US trial against TikTok to test claims platform fueled teen mental health crisis
An Alabama jury will hear the state's claims that TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance made the platform addictive to young users and misled consumers about its safety, in the first case against the company to reach trial in the sweeping litigation
Meta shares soar after launch of Muse AI
Meta shares bounced back to their summer 2025 highs this week, riding a wave of investor excitement about Muse, the social media giant's AI agent which presents an opportunity to generate revenue beyond advertising. Concerns linger about whether Meta, which generates almost all of its revenue from advertising, will be able to make such monumental investments pay off.
US Market: Meta shares rebound as Muse AI agent fuels revenue hopes
Meta shares have rebounded as investor optimism grows around Muse, its AI agent aimed at creating revenue beyond advertising. The company faces scrutiny over heavy AI spending, privacy concerns and competition, but Muse’s early downloads, retail partnerships and integration with smart glasses could help Meta monetize its vast user base.
Facebook accused of deceiving users in New Mexico as trial over privacy scandal wraps up
Jurors heard two weeks of evidence and must now decide whether Facebook violated the state's Unfair Practices Act and if so, how many times. It would then be up to the judge to determine how much the company would pay per violation.
EU chief to unveil social media, gaming curbs for under-15s
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will on Wednesday unveil long-awaited plans to protect children from online harm by curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, games and AI chatbots for under-15s. Von der Leyen will use her annual keynote speech to the European Parliament to outline new EU legislation, which according to a draft document will set strict limits on access to social media, AI chatbots and online gaming for under-15s.
Limit AI now or humanity will lose its agency, says Nobel laureate Ressa
The Filipino and American journalist, who jointly won the 2021 award in part for her work documenting the power of large tech companies, serves as co-chair of the United Nations' international scientific panel on artificial intelligence, tasked with assessing how AI is transforming lives worldwide.
Limit AI now or humanity will lose its agency, says Nobel laureate Maria Ressa
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa expresses urgent concerns about the risks that artificial intelligence poses to human agency, emphasizing the need for immediate regulation. She encourages citizens to drive legislative changes aimed at holding tech corporations accountable. Ressa outlines AI's progression through social media and manipulation, and highlights the importance of creating platforms that serve the public interest, along with ensuring tech firms face consequences for harm caused.
California governor signs law to limit children's social media risks
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen new laws on Thursday that address various aspects of children's safety online, including one that prohibits social media companies from serving addictive features to users under 16 years old. Instead, it defines "addictive" features as ones that are "psychologically exploitative" and prohibits social media companies from providing children with features such as infinite scroll, algorithmic recommendations and autoplay.
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