Meta has agreed to a landmark settlement with a bipartisan coalition of US attorneys general over allegations involving Facebook and Instagram's impact on children and teenagers. The Meta teen settlement could reach $17.1 billion, but the source material states that at least $12.1 billion is currently committed, with part of the larger amount dependent on future settlements involving other social media companies. Meta $12.1B Deal

The Meta bellwether trial in Oakland is much bigger than one lawsuit. It sits inside MDL 3047, a federal social media addiction proceeding that had 3,137 pending actions by early August. The result could influence school claims, family lawsuits and settlement values across the wider litigation. Meta bellwether trial tests the wider MDL The

The Meta youth addiction trial now underway in Oakland could reshape Instagram and Facebook far beyond financial penalties. Twenty-nine states allege Meta harmed young users and violated child privacy laws, while four states are leading consumer-protection claims seeking major platform changes. Meta youth trial targets platform design Openi

Hyderabad Police Warn of ‘Rent a Boyfriend’ Online Scam Hyderabad, August 11, 2026: Hyderabad Police have warned women and young girls about a “rent a boyfriend” online scam spreading through social media. Fraudsters are allegedly using attractive advertisements, fabricated companion packages and fake discounts to collect advance payments and personal information. Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajja

The Meta apology over PM Modi’s video follows Facebook’s temporary restriction of a July 23 post addressing student protests and exam paper leaks. India has demanded technical answers, while a parliamentary panel has pressed Mark Zuckerberg for accountability. Meta apologizes after Facebook restriction Meta has apologized to the Indian government after Facebook briefly restricted a video posted by Prime Minister

Police registered two FIRs over alleged morphed and objectionable social media posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Meta India Head Named As Co-Accused In Two FIRs Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered two separate cases against operators of several Facebook and Instagram accounts and named Meta India Managing Director and Head Arun Srinivas as a co-accused. The cases concern allegations that digitally manipulated

The Baramulla Saudi jail release has brought relief to Amjad Ali Bhat’s family after the 29-year-old nurse returned from Saudi Arabia. His detention in Dammam, questions about a Facebook post and his family’s appeals for information had caused months of anxiety. Amjad Amjad Ali Bhat, a resident of Gund Ibrahim in Baramulla district’s

Meta is facing renewed criticism after conservation groups raised concerns that illegal wildlife trade continues to appear across its platforms despite company rules against such activity. The report claims Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are being used by traffickers and sellers to promote endangered animals, wild meat and banned wildlife products to online buyers. The findings have put fresh attention on how social media platforms handl

Facebook settlement second payment notices are going out to some eligible users as a new Meta privacy settlement distribution begins Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The second round is not for every Facebook user who filed a claim. It applies only to settlement class members who successfully cashed their first payment from the Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation settlement. Facebook Settlement Second Payment Begins June 9 According t

Authorities in Rowlett, Texas, have seized more than 62,000 suspected counterfeit luxury items and arrested one individual following an investigation into the alleged sale of fake designer merchandise through Facebook Live broadcasts. The Rowlett Police Department confirmed that the operation uncovered a large-scale distribution of imitation luxury products representing several well-known international brands. The investigation began in February after police received a tip about an online se

Leaked internal documents have exposed a shocking revelation about Meta, suggesting the company earned an estimated $16 billion annually from scam and fraudulent advertisements across its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Despite publicly claiming to prioritize user safety and ad transparency, these documents show a deep conflict between Meta’s financial gains and its enforcement of ad integrity policies. According to the leaked materials reviewed by Reuters,

An unusual legal battle has emerged in the United States where an Indiana-based attorney named Mark S Zuckerberg has filed a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, for repeatedly banning his account. The lawyer, who has practiced bankruptcy law for nearly 38 years, says Facebook suspended him five times in the past eight years on allegations of impersonating Meta CEO Mark Elliot Zuckerberg. According t

Getting started with Natural Language Processing (NLP) may seem overwhelming, but platforms like Hugging Face have made it simpler and more accessible than ever. If you're a beginner curious about how to use AI for text-based tasks, Hugging Face is the ideal place to start. This guide will walk you through the basics of using Hugging Face for common NLP applications without diving deep into complex coding. Hugging Face offers a vast library of pre-trained models through its Tran

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, Hugging Face has emerged as a game-changer. Known for its open-source library called Transformers, the platform is transforming how developers, researchers, and businesses build and deploy AI models. Whether it's natural language processing, image recognition, or machine learning pipelines, Hugging Face offers a simple yet powerful solution that streamlines AI development. The Transformers library provides access to thous

A Washington DC man has been sentenced to nearly nine years in prison for committing two armed robberies that he arranged through Facebook Marketplace in 2023. Elijah Porter, aged 20, pleaded guilty to armed robbery and assault charges related to two incidents in November and December of last year. His actions not only left victims shaken but also highlighted the growing risks associated with online marketplace transactions when safety measures are not observed. According to evidenc

In a remarkable story of love transcending borders and cultures, a 47-year-old woman from Illinois, United States, has married a 31-year-old man from Pakistan’s Upper Dir district after a relationship that began on social media. The American citizen, Mindy Rasmussen, met Sajid Zeb Khan nearly a year ago through Facebook. What started as casual online conversations soon evolved into a deeper bond, with the two gradually transitioning from messaging to regular video calls. Over time, thei

Meta has filed a lawsuit against Hong Kong-based company Joy Timeline HK Ltd, accusing it of promoting the controversial CrushAI app through Facebook advertisements. This app, according to Meta, creates non-consensual AI-generated nude images often targeting women by altering submitted photographs. The lawsuit was initiated in Hong Kong, where the firm is based, and aims to halt further promotion of these apps across Meta’s platforms.

India is witnessing a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases, primarily driven by a new variant identified as JN.1. According to the Union Health Ministry, 257 active COVID cases have been recorded across states, with the majority arising in Maharashtra, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. This variant is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia and is now spreading in parts of India, echoing similar spikes seen in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand. What is the JN.1 Variant?

Apple is reportedly developing a new smart doorbell camera with advanced features, including Face ID for unlocking doors. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the doorbell could be released by the end of next year. The device is expected to function similarly to an iPhone, where the door automatically unlocks when you look at the camera, thanks to the integration of Apple’s Secure Enclave chip. The new smart doorbell will compete with Amazon's Ring and will work seaml