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Indonesia issues fresh summons for Google, Meta over teen social media ban

Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for users below 16 years old on March 28, 2026.
Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for users below 16 years old on March 28, 2026.

Perplexity AI accused of sharing users’ personal data with Meta and Google

According to the complaint filed, trackers are downloaded onto users' devices as soon as they log into Perplexity's home page.
According to the complaint filed, trackers are downloaded onto users' devices as soon as they log into Perplexity's home page.

Iran threatens to target US tech firms if more of its leaders are killed

Iran has alleged that US tech companies including Apple, Google and Meta were involved in the tracking of assassination targets.
Iran has alleged that US tech companies including Apple, Google and Meta were involved in the tracking of assassination targets.

Meta unveils two Ray-Ban smart glasses for prescription wearers priced from $640

The glasses are available for pre-order in the US.
The glasses are available for pre-order in the US.

S’pore studying restrictions on direct messaging, auto-play on social media to protect kids

The primary concern with direct messaging is that unauthorised accounts can target children and teens with sexual grooming, bullying or inappropriate content.
The primary concern with direct messaging is that unauthorised accounts can target children and teens with sexual grooming, bullying or inappropriate content.

Indonesia summons Meta and Google over non-compliance with under-16 social media curbs: Minister

Indonesia requires social media companies with platforms it deems high risk to deactivate accounts belonging to children under 16.
Indonesia requires social media companies with platforms it deems high risk to deactivate accounts belonging to children under 16.

Instagram testing new premium subscription offering

Instagram parent Meta Platforms has tried various subscription products over the years.
Instagram parent Meta Platforms has tried various subscription products over the years.

Meta watchdog says grassroots fact checks risk harm to users

Facebook parent Meta announced in 2025 that it would end its use of external fact-checkers in the US.
Facebook parent Meta announced in 2025 that it would end its use of external fact-checkers in the US.

Landmark social media addiction trial: What did US jury decide in case against Meta and Google?

Parents who say they have lost their children due to social media hold up a banner with the names of the children outside the LA court.
Parents who say they have lost their children due to social media hold up a banner with the names of the children outside the LA court.

Beijing restricts S'pore-based Manus founders from leaving China: Report

Chinese officials have been reviewing Meta Platforms' purchase of artificial intelligence platform Manus have violated technology export control violations.
Chinese officials have been reviewing Meta Platforms' purchase of artificial intelligence platform Manus have violated technology export control violations.

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