Meta Platforms and a group of U.S. state attorneys general have held discussions over a possible settlement in a closely watched lawsuit accusing the technology company of contributing to harm among children and teenagers through Facebook and Instagram. The discussions come as the case is being heard in a federal court in California and could...
New Zealand has moved ahead with legislation aimed at preventing children under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms, joining a growing international effort to impose stronger safeguards on young people in the digital environment. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s government has introduced a proposed law that would require social media companies to...
A US court has directed Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, to pay $567 million to address concerns related to the impact of its social media platforms on children. The financial penalty is part of a broader legal decision that focuses on reducing risks faced by young users online and improving safety measures...
The Government of India has asked Meta to provide a comprehensive explanation regarding the temporary removal of a Facebook post published from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s verified account. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has instructed the company to appear before government officials within the next seven to ten days to explain the...
A new report has raised serious questions about the ability of major social media platforms to prevent the spread of harmful artificial intelligence-generated content, alleging that thousands of advertisements promoting so-called AI “nudify” applications were served on Facebook and Instagram through a China-based advertising partner. The findings have renewed concerns over the growing misuse of...
Kathmandu witnessed massive unrest on Monday, September 8, as Gen Z-led protesters took to the streets against Nepal’s nationwide ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube. The demonstration escalated when participants vandalised the Parliament gate in New Baneshwar amid a heavy police deployment, resulting in at least nine deaths and...
Nepal’s government has announced a ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, after they failed to comply with local regulations requiring mandatory registration within the country. The announcement was made on Thursday by Prithvi Subba Gurung, Nepal’s Minister for Communication and Information, who said the government had repeatedly...