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- 1Jury finds Facebook liable in Cambridge Analytica deception case●Jury finds Facebook liable for deceiving users in Cambridge Analytica case
A jury has found Facebook liable for deceiving users in the long-running Cambridge Analytica case, stemming from the scandal in which data from millions of users' profiles was harvested without proper consent for political targeting. The verdict marks a significant legal setback for Meta, years after the 2018 revelations first triggered regulatory and public scrutiny worldwide.
- 2Meta Blocks Lula's Facebook Page and Campaign Ads●Meta Blocks President Lula's Facebook Page, Campaign Ads 2 Weeks from Election
Meta has blocked Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's Facebook page and his campaign advertisements, according to reports circulating two weeks ahead of Brazil's election. The move, if confirmed, would cut a sitting president off a major campaign channel at a critical moment. Reactions online are focused on the timing and on questions of platform power over political speech during an election period.
- 3German court rules Meta liable for scam ads●German court rules Meta liable for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A German court has ruled that Meta can be held liable for fraudulent advertisements run on Facebook and Instagram, a decision with potentially wide consequences for how platforms police paid content. The ruling challenges the long-standing practice of platforms disclaiming responsibility for ads, and is being closely watched across Europe as regulators and consumer advocates press for stronger accountability from major social media companies.
- 4New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable over privacy deception▼Associated Press: New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable of deceiving users about privacy protections. “A New Mexico jury
A New Mexico jury on Friday found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections on its platform, according to the Associated Press. The verdict is the latest in a series of legal setbacks for the social media company, which faces ongoing scrutiny from regulators, state officials and users over how it handles personal data and whether its privacy claims match its actual practices.
- 5Meta Blocks Lula's Facebook Page Two Weeks Before Brazil's Election●Meta Blocks President Lula's Facebook Page, Campaign Ads 2 Weeks from Election https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/commen
Meta has blocked Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's Facebook page and his campaign's paid advertising, with the action coming just two weeks before Brazil's election. The move affects the sitting president's ability to reach voters on one of the country's largest social platforms. Details on Meta's stated reason for the suspension have not been made broadly available, and reaction is still developing ahead of the vote.
- 6Saudi Central Bank Raises Stake in Meta Platforms●Meta Platforms, Inc. $META Stock Holdings Raised by Saudi Central Bank
The Saudi Central Bank has increased its shareholding in Meta Platforms, according to a regulatory filing report. The move means the institution, which oversees Saudi Arabia's financial system, now holds a larger position in the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Market watchers flagged the disclosure as notable given Meta's recent stock performance and growing interest from sovereign-linked investors in major US technology firms.
- 7Meta bans Toronto performer over bikini photo●Meta bans another Toronto performer from Instagram and Facebook over Bikini
Meta has removed a Toronto performer's Instagram and Facebook accounts, citing an old photo of dancers in bikinis as promoting harm. The performer says the ban is unjustified, and it is reportedly not the first time a Toronto entertainer has been removed from Meta platforms in similar circumstances. The case has renewed criticism that the company's moderation systems unfairly penalize performers and small arts communities.