Meta Platforms Scrutiny
6 articles from 6 countries
Meta faces legal action from an Italian mother whose daughter died by suicide, while a Māori creator in New Zealand had his Instagram account stolen by scammers. In Taiwan, Meta account suspensions led to outrage and calls for the Digital Minister to act, impacting even a mobile game's Threads account.
Accused of worst deceptions, Meta risks huge sanctions or major network changes? Keys to understanding
- Meta, owner of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, faces a federal trial in Oakland, California, accused of knowingly harming young users. - Four states are leading the lawsuit, joined by 25 others, alleging the platforms foster toxic dependency among millions of young people. - This trial differs from previous cases due to the scale of institutional plaintiffs and the potential for significant s…
Social Media Addiction: Meta Faces U.S. Lawsuit as Chile Leads in Teen Screen Time
- A lawsuit against Meta in the U.S. accuses the company of deliberately addicting children and adolescents to Facebook and Instagram. - A Chilean legal expert believes this trial could mark a turning…
Mark Zuckerberg purchases castle estate in Ireland, close to Europe Meta HQ
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has purchased a 19th-century castle estate in Ireland. - The 440-acre property, Strancally Castle, is located about 200 kilometers from Meta's European headquarters in Dubli…
Zuckerberg Buys Irish Castle for Millions; Meta Faces Legal Woes
- Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly purchased a castle in Ireland for a three-figure sum in millions. Meta lawyers acknowledged a "rather bad" situation in court, though the context is unclear. Other bus…
Woman secretly filmed by Meta smart glasses sparks privacy concerns
- A woman discovered she was secretly filmed by Meta's smart glasses and featured in a viral social media video. - The video, posted without her consent, is part of a trend of content creators using w…
Man claims Meta fired him after he refused to sign a Green Card letter for a Chinese visa worker, seeks $1 million in lawsuit
- A former Meta employee is suing the company for $1 million, alleging wrongful termination. - He claims he was fired after refusing to sign a Green Card letter for a Chinese visa holder. - The employ…
