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Tech companies including TikTok, Meta, and Google are challenging California's Senate Bill 976, which restricts personalized social media feeds for minors, arguing it violates their First Amendment rights. They claim the law regulates editorial decisions and algorithms, while California contends the algorithms prioritize engagement over safety, potentially exposing minors to harmful content.

The EU ordered Meta to restore access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot developers until its antitrust investigation concludes. Regulators argue Meta's policy blocks competition in AI assistants, while Meta plans to appeal, claiming the EU's decision imposes unfair costs on paying businesses.

European Union regulators have ordered Meta Platforms to restore access to WhatsApp for rival AI chatbot makers.

Corning has secured a multibillion-dollar AI deal with Amazon, adding to its 2026 partnerships with Meta Platforms and Nvidia. The new pact is highlighted for its potential impact on Corning's stock.

The article highlights two major developments at Meta Platforms that may provide support for its struggling stock. It poses the question of whether now is an opportune time to purchase shares of the company.

Apple devices are not secretly recording everything but collect data through features like Siri and app permissions. While Apple emphasizes privacy, user data exposure often stems from third-party apps rather than Apple itself.

US social media companies including Meta's Facebook and Instagram have blocked accounts of Saudi Arabian dissidents following orders from Saudi authorities. The affected activists include Abdullah Alaoudh and Omar Abdulaziz, who have been critical of the Saudi government's human rights record.

China's National Development and Reform Commission denied pressuring domestic tech companies to reject foreign investment, despite recently blocking Meta's acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manus. The spokesman stated China supports Chinese firms integrating into the global economy and maintains an open door to foreign tech investment.

California's Santa Clara county has sued Meta Platforms for allegedly profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, violating state laws on false advertising and unfair business practices. The lawsuit seeks restitution, civil damages, and an order to stop unfair practices. Meta is accused of tolerating fraudulent ads globally.

California's Santa Clara county has sued Meta Platforms for allegedly profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, violating false advertising and unfair business practices laws. The lawsuit seeks restitution, civil damages, and an order to prohibit Meta from engaging in unfair business practices. The suit was filed on behalf of all California residents.

Five major publishers, including Hachette and Macmillan, sued Meta Platforms in Manhattan federal court for allegedly misusing their books and journal articles to train its artificial intelligence models. The complaint alleges that Meta pirated millions of works without permission. The lawsuit aims to address the unauthorized use of copyrighted materials.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court approved the state attorney general's lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging the company's platform design contributed to youth addiction. The case focuses on Meta's alleged practices in creating social media platforms rather than content moderation.