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Meta sued in Australian class-action lawsuit over alleged social media harm to children

The lawsuit in Australia comes after Meta paid billions to settle a claim raised by US states that it designed social media to addict children.
The lawsuit in Australia comes after Meta paid billions to settle a claim raised by US states that it designed social media to addict children.

Meta offers Zuckerberg new shares to keep him in California

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg previously said he was considering leaving California because the state’s proposed wealth tax could leave him with a multibillion-dollar bill, potentially forcing him to sell voting shares to pay it.
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg previously said he was considering leaving California because the state’s proposed wealth tax could leave him with a multibillion-dollar bill, potentially forcing him to sell voting shares to pay it.

Meta beats expectations but legal penalties hit profit amid AI race

Meta reported US$9.86 billion in profits from July to September, almost 50% below investor expectations.
Meta reported US$9.86 billion in profits from July to September, almost 50% below investor expectations.

Meta ordered to pay US$25b penalty to New Mexico for misleading consumers on data privacy

The penalty is the largest levied against Meta in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
The penalty is the largest levied against Meta in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

AI-powered personal assistants could reshape the digital economy

Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s Dots are now joined by Instinct in the growing world of AI-powered personal assistants.
Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s Dots are now joined by Instinct in the growing world of AI-powered personal assistants.

The growing financial risks from this AI boom

What’s happening with Meta and Hyperion echoes past events, critics say.
What’s happening with Meta and Hyperion echoes past events, critics say.

Meta has 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula, Bolsonaro: Brazil court

Supporters of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva protest outside the headquarters of tech giant Meta in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct 19.
Supporters of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva protest outside the headquarters of tech giant Meta in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct 19.

Meta apologises for ‘No Kings’ Instagram blackout as organisers demand answers

“No Kings” rallies took place on Oct 17 in cities from Seattle and San Diego to Chicago, Atlanta and New York.
“No Kings” rallies took place on Oct 17 in cities from Seattle and San Diego to Chicago, Atlanta and New York.

Meta says Claude AI tool triggered No Kings Instagram suspension

The No Kings Coalition, an anti-Trump group, said on Oct 17 that its Instagram page was unavailable for about 90 minutes.
The No Kings Coalition, an anti-Trump group, said on Oct 17 that its Instagram page was unavailable for about 90 minutes.

Meta employees said Lula's accounts were hindered during Brazil election, Folha reports

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the candidate for reelection for the Workers' Party (PT), attends a ceremony to sign the decree regulating the legal framework of the video game industry at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, October 14, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the candidate for reelection for the Workers' Party (PT), attends a ceremony to sign the decree regulating the legal framework of the video game industry at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, October 14, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

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