Andrew Garfield reveals secret Instagram account and phone addiction struggles
Actor Andrew Garfield has admitted to maintaining a secret Instagram account while opening up about his struggles with heavy phone use and screen addiction.
Meta prioritised growth over child safety, ex-Meta executive testifies
Former Meta engineering director Arturo Béjar testified at a federal trial that CEO Mark Zuckerberg fostered a corporate culture prioritizing growth over child safety.
Meta rejects US states' claims it designed apps to hook children
Meta Platforms has rejected allegations in an Oakland trial that it deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to foster compulsive use among children.
Meta ordered to pay $567m by New Mexico court over child mental health harms
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into an abatement fund and enforce strict feature caps on Instagram and Facebook to protect youth mental health.
Kelly Osbourne says she’s done in cryptic posts amid engagement rumors
Kelly Osbourne addressed speculation about her relationship on Instagram Stories, demanding the return of her possessions and child support.
Florida teen drops Meta lawsuit days before Los Angeles trial
The plaintiff dropped his case against Meta following settlements with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap. His attorneys cited concerns about a grueling trial.
Zepto and Meta services suffer outages for thousands of users
Users across several countries reported widespread technical failures on Meta platforms and Zepto, including account errors and payment difficulties.
Facebook and Instagram users report widespread access issues worldwide
Meta platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger suffered global access issues, leaving users unable to log in or refresh their feeds.
Meta Scraps AI Image Feature After Backlash: ‘Missed the Mark’
Meta has removed its Muse Image feature from Instagram after facing backlash from privacy advocates and talent agencies regarding its opt-in policy.
Instagram users: Here’s how to stop Meta’s AI from using your photos
Meta's Muse Image tool allows users to generate visuals using public Instagram photos without owner notification. Users can opt out by adjusting settings.
Meta faces potential EU fines and redesign orders over addictive features
Meta faces potential redesign mandates and significant EU fines as regulators identify features like infinite scrolling and autoplay as harmful to user health.
Meta says four states want $1.4 trillion in penalties at August youth-safety trial
Four US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in an upcoming trial examining allegations that Meta designed its platforms to be addictive to minors. The company has dismissed the proposed sum as legally unprecedented while maintaining that its previous public statements were not misleading.