WhatsApp Tests Age Verification in India as Meta Faces Regulatory Pressure
WhatsApp is piloting an age verification system in India, requiring users to provide their date of birth to comply with upcoming data protection laws targeting minors online.
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Teen Drops Meta Lawsuit Days Before Trial as Social Media Legal Battles Intensify
A 15-year-old Florida plaintiff has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta Platforms, which was set to begin trial on Monday. The case was a closely watched bellwether trial among thousands alleging social media platforms harm youth mental health.
Meta and Anthropic in Advanced Talks Over Potential $10 Billion Compute Lease
Meta Platforms and Anthropic are negotiating a potential $10 billion computing power lease agreement spanning two years. The deal represents Meta's strategic shift into infrastructure services amid growing AI demand.
EU Demands Meta Disable Addictive Instagram and Facebook Features or Face Hefty Fines
European Union regulators have charged Meta Platforms with violating digital services rules, demanding the company disable addictive features on Instagram and Facebook or face fines up to 6% of global turnover.