Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute

Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.

Meta scam ad lawsuit alleges company profited billions while misleading users

A new lawsuit against Meta claims it profited billions from scam ads while misleading users about its efforts to fight against them. You may have seen these ads before – here’s a look.

Meta plans to slash roughly 8,000 jobs next month: report

According to a report, Meta is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as early as next month, with more layoffs expected later this year. Here's what to know.

Facebook bringing back some original features
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Pokes, wall posts, and bumper stickers are some of the things that come to mind when people think of Facebook's early days. Now, the site is bringing back some of those "OG" features. Reporter Michelle Ross has more.

Australia says Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube fall short on enforcing child account ban

Australia’s online safety watchdog is considering legal action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, alleging they have failed to adequately enforce new laws banning users under 16.

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

Meta blocks controversial site that allegedly published thousands of DHS employee names

Meta has begun blocking users from sharing links to a controversial website known as the “ICE List,” which claims to document thousands of Department of Homeland Security employees involved in immigration enforcement.

Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims

The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.

Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat

Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.

Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works

Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.

Facebook settlement payments coming soon: Here’s what to know

Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.

Zuckerberg’s AI glasses live demo fails spectacularly at major tech event

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses demo failed twice during a live presentation, with cooking assistant and video call features.

Facebook class-action settlement: Here's how much you could get

Facebook may owe you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how much money you could receive.

New fact-checks coming to Facebook: Here's when

Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.

Facebook whistleblower barred from promoting new tell-all book

A former Facebook executive released a tell-all book about her “critical years” at Facebook/Meta, but an arbitrator has blocked her from promoting it.