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- 1German 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.
- 2Social Platforms Refuse Ads for Alex Gibney's Musk Documentary●The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)
Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk', due out October 9, is being blocked from paid promotion online. Distributor Bleecker Street says YouTube, TikTok and Meta all rejected ads for the film's trailer, citing 'political' content, while X has refused to respond to inquiries. The distributor is appealing the rejections as the release date approaches.
- 3New 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.