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- 1Meta Blocks Lula's Facebook Page and Campaign Ads Ahead of Brazil Election●Meta Blocks President Lula's Facebook Page, Campaign Ads 2 Weeks from Election
Meta has blocked Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's Facebook page and his campaign advertisements, with the move coming roughly two weeks before Brazil's election. The suspension of a sitting head of state's official campaign presence on a major platform is drawing attention and questions about how the decision was made and what impact it could have on the campaign's final stretch.
- 2Jury 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 and used for political targeting. The verdict marks a significant legal setback for Meta, holding the company accountable years after the 2018 revelations first sparked global outrage and regulatory scrutiny.
- 3Jury finds Meta deceived Facebook users on privacy●Meta deceived Facebook users about privacy protections, jury finds This marks Meta’s second major loss to New Mexico thi
A jury has found that Meta deceived Facebook users about its privacy protections, handing the company its second major legal defeat in New Mexico this year. The verdict adds to mounting scrutiny of Meta's handling of user data and its claims about safeguarding personal information. Commenters are highlighting the pattern of repeated losses for the company in privacy-related cases and what it could mean for future regulation of social media platforms.
- 4New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable in 43 million violations●New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable for over 43 million violations of consumer protection law—and Meta could owe over
A New Mexico jury has found Facebook liable for more than 43 million violations of state consumer protection law, with Meta potentially facing over $200 billion in penalties. The ruling is one of the largest liability findings against a social media company, and attention is now turning to how large the final penalty will be and whether Meta will appeal.
- 5German court holds Meta liable for scam ads●German court rules Meta liable for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A German court in Frankfurt has ruled that Meta is liable for fraudulent advertisements that ran on Facebook and Instagram. The decision means the company can be held responsible for scam ads appearing on its platforms, even when it did not place them itself. It is being seen as a significant test of platform accountability for third-party advertising content in Europe, and may influence similar cases against large social networks.
- 6Saudi Central Bank Boosts Its Meta Stake●Meta Platforms, Inc. $META Stock Holdings Raised by Saudi Central Bank
The Saudi Central Bank has increased its holdings in Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The disclosure that a major sovereign institution is adding to its position in the US tech giant is drawing attention from investors tracking Gulf state involvement in American equities and broader institutional interest in Big Tech stocks.
- 7Meta bans Toronto performer over old bikini photo●Meta bans another Toronto performer from Instagram and Facebook over Bikini
Meta has banned another Toronto performer from Instagram and Facebook, telling them an old photo of dancers in bikinis promotes harm. The case adds to criticism that the company's automated moderation tools unfairly penalize artists and small performers, removing their accounts and audiences over innocuous material, with limited route to appeal or restore access.