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In opening arguments, US state AGs said Meta intentionally sought to addict children to Facebook and Instagram in pursuit of profit; Meta rejected the claims (Reuters)

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In opening arguments, US state AGs said Meta intentionally sought to addict children to Facebook and Instagram in pursuit of profit; Meta rejected the claims — Meta Platforms (META.O) rejected accusations by U.S. states that it…

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Social media on trial as $200bn case against Facebook and Instagram begins

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Twenty-nine US states are seeking huge damages, claiming Meta’s platforms were addictive by design

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Content Creator’s AI-Generated Facebook Posts Rake In $10K-Plus A Month

Kvontay Devon Pringle, 26, operates five Facebook accounts featuring different types of content, according to the outlet.

Singapore’s new law targets WhatsApp, TikTok, and Facebook over scams

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SINGAPORE, Aug 18 — Singapore began requiring messaging services to restrict unknown contacts and social media ser...

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Woman receives free Range Rover after offering to swap her horse on Facebook Marketplace

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She called it the 'world’s worst sales advert' but now she's got a free car out of it

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Meta faces 29-state trial that could reshape Instagram and Facebook

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A coalition of states suing Meta Platforms over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed to harm young users' mental health will begin making ​its case on Tuesday in California.

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Facebook and Instagram could change forever as Zuckerberg faces his day in court

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A huge Meta trial is starting Tuesday in a California federal court

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Fahmi: Facebook commits ‘most sins’ against Malaysians with online gambling, scams

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PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil today took a swipe at Facebook, describing the...

Monday, Aug 17

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Forget Facebook Marketplace — IKEA's new tool for buying and selling second-hand furniture will launch in the UK 'later this year'

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IKEA is launching a second-hand marketplace for buying and selling its products in the UK later this year. Here's what we know about its rival to Facebook Marketplace, Vinted and eBay.

Sunday, Aug 16

How To Reverse Image Search Cars On Facebook Marketplace (And Why You Should)

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Facebook Marketplace is a magnet for scammers, but a simple reverse image search can help protect you and keep scammers at bay. Here's how and why it works.

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Facebook Is Drowning In Islamophobic AI Slop Calling for Violence Against Muslim Americans

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The post Facebook Is Drowning In Islamophobic AI Slop Calling for Violence Against Muslim Americans appeared first on Futurism.

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Police probe Facebook account owner over alleged seditious, insulting post against royals, govt

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CHUKAI, Aug 15 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is conducting an investigation into the owner of the Faceb...

Saturday, Aug 15

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Meta Removes More Than 750,000 Under-16 Facebook, Instagram Accounts in Australia

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Meta has blocked more than 750,000 under-16 Facebook and Instagram accounts in Australia as the social media age ban takes hold and other countries watch.

Friday, Aug 14

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Crazed WWII Memorial Vandal Filmed Her Own Crime — Told Facebook Users to “Make Me Look Fancy” and Spread It Everywhere — Then Cried on Facebook Live Before Turning Herself In

A 41-year-old Kentucky woman livestreamed herself spray-painting the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall and dumping soap into its fountains, then posted the video for the world to see.

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Receive a warning from Facebook about your account? It's likely a scam

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Cybersecurity experts say scammers are sending fake account suspension notices through email and Facebook Messenger in hopes that users will panic and click.

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English Football Giants Liverpool Confirm Sale Of Stake To Jeff Bezos & Facebook Co-Founder Eduardo Saverin

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UPDATE, August 14, 9.17 a.m. PT: Liverpool have confirmed Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin are among a group that has acquired a minority stake in the English football giants. The club’s owner, Fenway Sports Group, said it has sold a…

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