Facebook Parent Meta Agrees to Settle Cambridge Analytica Scandal Case for $725 Million
Meta Platforms, Inc. agreed to pay $725 million to resolve class-action lawsuit accusing it of allowing third parties to access users’ personal info.
Rebranding Twitter to X Is a Move Toward ‘Everything App,’ Musk Says
Elon Musk said Twitter’s rebrand to X is just a step toward turning the social media platform into what he’s called an “everything app.”
Former CBS Reporter Says Network Seized Her Confidential Files
Former CBS reporter Catherine Herridge said on April 11 that her former employer seized some of her files, including files containing confidential information.
NBC Drops Ronna McDaniel After 4 Days Due to Staff Backlash
NBC has cut ties with former RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, saying the decision to hire her was too divisive for the network’s newsroom staff.
Facebook, Instagram Threaten to Restrict or Ban Project Veritas
Facebook and Instagram threaten to restrict or ban Project Veritas after journalist approached YouTube official about removal of video about Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines.
Google Update Makes It Easier for People to Remove Explicit Photos of Them From...
Google on August 3, 2023 introduced a new feature that allows people to request that their personal explicit photos be removed from its search results.
Social Media Poses Numerous Risks to Young Minds, Change ‘Needed Soon’, New Study Warns
Latest report from American Psychological Association warns that social media platforms developed for adults are not inherently appropriate for children.
Ex-Google Engineer Arrested, Charged With Stealing AI Trade Secrets for China
Former Google software engineer indicted on charges of stealing AI-related trade secrets while working for Chinese competitors seeking to gain edge in AI race.