Meta has been accused of engineering Instagram to create addiction among youth in a lawsuit. Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify next week. Meanwhile, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri created a furore by claiming addiction and problematic usage are two different things.

Instagram head says no such thing as 'social media addiction'. The lawsuit might change apps forever

A landmark trial in California has begun against Meta and YouTube, with plaintiffs accusing the companies of deliberately designing their platforms to ‘addict’ children and harm their mental health. All you need to know.

‘Addiction by design’? Meta, YouTube accused of 'engineering addiction' in children during US trial

India: Supreme Court Slams Meta, WhatsApp Over Data Privacy

Big Tech earnings highlight a growing AI divide as investors reward companies showing AI success while punishing those missing growth expectations. Microsoft shed ₹350 billion after cloud growth disappointed, signaling high stakes for AI-driven performance.


Big Tech Earnings Highlight AI Spending Divide 

Meta, TikTok, and YouTube are in court over alleged social media addiction affecting children. The trial will examine negligence and mental health impacts, with Mark Zuckerberg set to testify while Snap plans to settle the case.

Tech Giants To Go On Trial In America Amid Social Media Addiction Worry

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says AI-powered smart glasses could soon be as common as smartphones. Meta is shifting focus from the metaverse to practical AI wearables, with smart glasses sales tripling and rivals like Google, Apple and Snap entering the race.

Why Mark Zuckerberg says a future without smart glasses is ‘hard to imagine’

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says AI-generated content will drive the next phase of social media. From personalised posts to interactive experiences, AI will reshape how users create and consume content on Facebook and Instagram, replacing the metaverse as Meta’s core focus.

AI-generated content will shape the future of social media, says Mark Zuckerberg

TikTok has settled a landmark lawsuit over alleged teen addiction, leaving Meta and YouTube to face trial this week. Plaintiffs allege app designs were intentionally built to keep teenagers hooked, while Snap has already reached a settlement.


TikTok Settles Landmark Teen Addiction Case as Meta, YouTube Face Trial 

WhatsApp is set to face greater EU scrutiny after the European Commission on Monday added the platform to its list of digital firms big enough to face stricter content rules.

The Meta-owned service joined Facebook, TikTok, X and others in a list of 26 “very large online platforms” after its “channels” feature passed 45 million monthly active users in the European Union.

EU To Toughen Content Rules For Whatsapp To Tackle Illegal & Harmful Content

Meta, TikTok, and YouTube are in court over alleged social media addiction affecting children. The trial will examine negligence and mental health impacts, with Mark Zuckerberg set to testify while Snap plans to settle the case.


Meta, TikTok, YouTube Face Court Case Over Social Media Addiction in Children

Meta announced the first AI models from its newly established superintelligence lab on January 22, 2026, claiming they demonstrate significant promise in reasoning, multimodal understanding, and efficiency.


Meta Unveils First AI Models from New Superintelligence Lab 

Britain’s Gambling Commission has accused Meta of ignoring illegal online casino advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, alleging the tech giant continues to profit from ads linked to criminal gambling operations despite widespread visibility on its platforms.


UK Regulator Says Illegal Casino Ads Are Widespread On Meta 

Meta says it has blocked more than 544,000 under-16 accounts in Australia in the first week of a new law banning teenagers from social media, but warns that the policy may backfire.

Meta pushes back against Australia’s under-16 social media ban after blocking 544,000 users

Meta has launched the Ray-Ban Meta Display, smart glasses priced at $799 that feature a heads-up display for live translation. Supporting six languages, they project captions into the user's view and use a neural wristband for gesture control, aiming to make cross-language communication.

Meta launches new AR glasses with live language translation

Investigations have revealed how scam advertisements were allowed to flourish across Meta’s platforms, even as the company earned billions of dollars in revenue from advertisers linked to fraud and banned content. Much of the activity has been traced to China-based advertising networks that targeted users across the United States, Europe, and other regions.

While Meta says it removes millions of scam ads and invests heavily in enforcement, critics argue the company’s business model prioritizes growth and profit, creating incentives that allow fraud to spread faster than it can be contained. This video examines the findings, Meta’s response, and the growing concerns around digital safety and platform accountability.

Meta Chose Profits Over Safety, Tolerated Scam Ads From China 

Meta removes account of 500,000 teens ahead of social media ban in Australia starting from December 10

Unsealed court documents in the United States reveal that Meta quietly shut down after early signs showed that people felt emotionally better when they stepped away from its platforms. 


META Hid Own Study Showing Facebook Causes Depression

Meta Wins Major U.S. Antitrust Case, Won’t Have to Break Off WhatsApp or Instagram

Meta Platforms on Friday said it will invest $600 billion in U.S. infrastructure and jobs over the next three years, including artificial intelligence data centers, as the social media giant races to build infrastructure to power its AI ambitions.



Meta pours $600 billion into America's AI boom

The new setting will be first released in the US, the UK, Australia and Canada, with full launch likely by the end of this year.

Instagram to limit content for teens? Here’s what we know about Meta’s new move

Meta has announced plans to leverage AI-powered chat tools to deliver personalized content and targeted advertisements across its platforms. By analyzing user interactions, preferences, and behaviors in AI chats, the company aims to create a more customized digital experience, enhancing engagement while driving ad efficiency. Watch the video to know more on this!

Meta To Use AI Chats For Personalised Content And Ads 

Meta Brings AI To Facebook Dating To Tackle Swipe Fatigue 

Meta is giving its dating platform a significant upgrade by integrating artificial intelligence into Facebook Dating. The company believes that AI could help reduce what it calls "swipe fatigue," making the online dating process less repetitive and more personalized for users.


Meta Brings AI To Facebook Dating To Tackle Swipe Fatigue

Tech entrepreneurs in the US have warned against the new order, saying that the US does not have enough talent in the country to fill vacancies for important jobs in the tech sector.

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Instagram head says no such thing as 'social media addiction'. The lawsuit might change apps forever

Meta, YouTube accused of 'engineering addiction' in children during US trial

India: Supreme Court Slams Meta, WhatsApp Over Data Privacy

Big Tech Earnings Highlight AI Spending Divide

Tech Giants To Go On Trial In America Amid Social Media Addiction Worry

Why Mark Zuckerberg says a future without smart glasses is ‘hard to imagine’

AI-generated content will shape the future of social media, says Mark Zuckerberg

TikTok Settles Landmark Teen Addiction Case as Meta, YouTube Face Trial

EU To Toughen Content Rules For Whatsapp To Tackle Illegal & Harmful Content

Meta, TikTok, YouTube Face Court Case Over Social Media Addiction in Children

Meta Unveils First AI Models from New Superintelligence Lab

UK Regulator Says Illegal Casino Ads Are Widespread On Meta

Meta asks Australia to rethink under-16 social media ban, blocks 544k users

Meta launches new AR glasses with live language translation

Meta Chose Profits Over Safety, Tolerated Scam Ads From China

Meta removes account of 500,000 teens ahead of social media ban in Australia

META Hid Own Study Showing Facebook Causes Depression

META Hid Own Study Showing Facebook Causes Depression

Meta Wins Major U.S. Antitrust Case, Won’t Have to Break Off WhatsApp or Instagram

Meta pours $600 billion into America's AI boom

Instagram to limit content for teens? Here’s what we know about Meta’s new move

Meta To Use AI Chats For Personalised Content And Ads

Meta Brings AI To Facebook Dating To Tackle Swipe Fatigue

US tech firms warn H-1B visa holders after Trump's new visa order