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Meta Violates Privacy Laws with Flo App Menstrual Data, Jury Rules
In a landmark decision that could reshape how tech giants handle sensitive health information, a California jury has ruled that Meta Platforms Inc. violated state privacy laws by s...
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Instagram Requires 1,000 Followers for Live Streaming Access
In a move that underscores Meta Platforms Inc.'s evolving strategy to prioritize established creators over casual users, Instagram has implemented a significant update to its live-...
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Decentralized Platforms Struggle with Trust and Safety, Warns Yoel Roth
In the rapidly evolving world of social media, decentralized platforms promise a shift away from the centralized control that has long defined giants like Twitter and Facebook. But...
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TikTok Merges Teams, Appoints Adam Presser as USDS GM Amid Scrutiny
In a significant internal shake-up, TikTok has announced the merger of its Core Product and Trust & Safety teams, a move aimed at streamlining operations amid ongoing regulatory sc...
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Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s to Safeguard Youth
Australia's Bold Push to Curb Social Media for Youth In a move that has sent ripples through the tech industry, Australia's government has enacted one of the worl...
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TikTok Launches Pro Positive Charity App in Europe for Boosted Donations
In a strategic pivot amid regulatory scrutiny and market expansion efforts, TikTok has unveiled TikTok Pro Positive, a specialized version of its app tailored for charitable ini...
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Meta’s AI Fuels 8% Engagement Surge, 22% Ad Revenue Boost in Q2 2025
In the second quarter of 2025, Meta Platforms Inc. reported a surprising uptick in user engagement on its flagship apps, Facebook and Instagram, largely attributing the gains to ar...
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Meta Q2 2025 Earnings Beat Estimates with 22% Revenue Growth
Meta Platforms Inc. delivered a stellar performance in its second-quarter earnings for 2025, underscoring the company's robust growth amid heavy investments in artificial intellige...
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Germ Launches iOS App for Encrypted Bluesky Messaging with MLS
In the rapidly evolving world of social media, where privacy concerns often clash with open protocols, a new startup called Germ is making waves by introducing end-to-end encrypted...
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TikTok Launches Enhanced Parental Controls and Fact-Checking Tools
TikTok, the wildly popular short-form video platform owned by ByteDance Ltd., has rolled out a suite of new features aimed at bolstering user safety and empowering content creat...
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Australia Ends YouTube Exemption in Under-16 Social Media Ban
Australia's government has reversed course on a key exemption in its groundbreaking social media ban for children under 16, deciding to include YouTube in the restrictions set to t...
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Gamers Bypass UK Age Verification with Death Stranding Selfies
In the evolving realm of digital regulation, the United Kingdom's Online Safety Act has introduced stringent age verification measures to shield minors from adult content online. P...
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Elon Musk’s X Hits UK Users with Access Limits from Age Verification Bug
In the ever-evolving world of social media, Elon Musk's X platform—formerly known as Twitter—has once again found itself at the intersection of technological innovation and regulat...
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TikTok US Operations Face 2025 Ban Deadline Amid Security Fears
The Evolving Saga of TikTok's U.S. Presence In the ever-shifting realm of tech regulation and geopolitics, TikTok's fate in the United States remains a focal point of intri...
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Meta Halts Political Ads on Facebook, Instagram in EU Over TTPA Rules
In a significant shift for digital advertising, Meta Platforms Inc. announced on Friday that it will cease running political, election-related, and social-issue advertisements acro...
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