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Meta hooked children and misled public: Prosecutors
In what many experts have called social media's "big tobacco moment," a coalition of states is demanding Meta pay $200 billion in penalties for using technology specifically designed to foster addiction among children in a similar fashion to cigarettes.
August 18, 2026
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Amazon surges to more than $3 trillion in market value for 1st time
Amazon reaches a $3 trillion valuation after strong earnings boost its shares. Growth in AI cloud and chip businesses drives profits, while AWS revenue jumps 37%, reinforcing confidence in expanding AI infrastructure investment and demand.
August 3, 2026
Zuckerberg names banker, ex-Trump advisor as Meta president
Meta names Dina Powell McCormick president and vice chairman, tasking the former Goldman Sachs banker and Trump administration official with guiding the company’s expanding AI infrastructure and global investment strategy.
January 12, 2026
EU accuses Meta, TikTok of breaking digital content rules
The European Union has a bolstered legal armoury that demands Big Tech prevent the spread of illegal content and ensure digital markets are open to competition.
October 26, 2025
Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Meta announced new safeguards on Instagram, restricting teens to PG-13 content by default. Teens will need parental approval to change settings, as the platform aims to curb exposure to sex, drugs, and harmful behaviors.
October 14, 2025
Meta defends ads model in 550-mn-euro data protection trial
Meta faces a €550m trial in Spain after 80+ media outlets accused it of unfair competition and breaching EU data rules in ad sales. Meta denies wrongdoing, citing compliance, transparency, and evolving advertising industry practices.
October 1, 2025