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Meta Profits from Automated Facebook Networks Spreading Disinformation

Reset Tech's analysis reveals Meta's knowledge and apparent tolerance of automated Facebook page networks used for malicious ad campaigns, including the large-scale Russian disinformation campaign 'Doppelgänger', generating an estimated \$118,048–\$674,923 in revenue for Meta from 6,000 ads reaching...

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Zuckerberg Defends Meta Acquisitions in Antitrust Trial

In a Washington D.C. antitrust trial, Mark Zuckerberg defended Meta's acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp, with prosecutors arguing these moves stifled competition; the trial is focusing on emails and messages detailing the acquisitions and their potential anti-competitive impact.

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FTC Sues Meta, Alleging Antitrust Violations in Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions

The FTC is suing Meta, alleging its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp were anti-competitive moves that unlawfully strengthened its market dominance. The case, beginning Monday in Washington, could force Meta to divest itself of these platforms and set a precedent for future tech regulation.

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Meta Imposes New Restrictions on Underage Facebook and Messenger Users

Meta is limiting live-streaming for under-18s on Facebook and Messenger to combat harmful content, similar to recent Instagram restrictions; critics argue some aspects are overly restrictive; the company will use AI to detect age falsification.

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Senate Investigates Meta's China Market Entry Attempts

The US Senate is investigating Meta's alleged development of censorship tools to enter the Chinese market, prompted by a former employee's book and internal documents; Meta denies these claims, but must provide requested documents by April 21.

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BGH Upholds Consumer Groups' Right to Sue Companies for Data Protection Violations

The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that consumer protection associations can sue companies for data protection violations, specifically affirming the right to sue Meta for insufficient data information in its app center regarding user data transmission to game providers.

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FTC Sues Meta, Seeking Divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp

A historic antitrust lawsuit against Meta opened Monday, with the FTC alleging Meta illegally bought Instagram and WhatsApp to eliminate competition; a win could force Mark Zuckerberg to divest these platforms.

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Sumy Missile Strike: 34 Dead, Calls for Increased Military Aid

A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on a Christian holiday killed 34 civilians and injured at least 117, prompting calls for increased military aid and condemnation as a war crime.

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Meta Accused of Compromising US National Security for Chinese Business Gains

Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams testified before the Senate, accusing Meta of prioritizing its Chinese business over US national security by sharing AI information with the CCP, deleting dissidents' accounts, and using censorship tools; her book detailing these claims is a bestseller, ...

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Meta Faces $2.4 Billion Lawsuit Over Ethiopia Violence

A Kenyan court will hear a $2.4 billion lawsuit against Meta, alleging that Facebook's algorithms and insufficient content moderation incited violence in Ethiopia, resulting in the death of one claimant's father and death threats against another.

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BGH Rules Consumer Groups Can Sue Companies for Data Protection Breaches

The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that consumer protection associations can sue companies for data protection violations, a decision following a lengthy case against Meta (Facebook) for insufficient user data information in its app center, and supported by rulings from the European Cou...

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Meta Settles Lawsuit, Agrees to Stop Targeted Advertising Based on User Data

Meta settled a UK lawsuit, agreeing to stop targeted advertising to Tanya O'Carroll after she claimed Facebook's ad system violated UK GDPR by using her personal data for direct marketing; this decision could set a precedent.

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