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Johnson under fire as Zuckerberg meeting puts kids’ safety at center of GOP showdown
politics13 days ago

Johnson under fire as Zuckerberg meeting puts kids’ safety at center of GOP showdown

Johnson faces mounting pressure as Zuckerberg meets congressional leaders over online-kids safety rules, while ParentsSOS argues he should prioritize meeting grieving families. The House version of KOSA omits the Senate’s duty-of-care provision, adding to GOP internal debate amid a broader AI-policy and state-preemption context. Court rulings in California and New Mexico have tempered enthusiasm for preemption, and Johnson’s office did not comment as Zuckerberg also met with Jeffries.

via Axios|
#ai-policy#johnson#kids-online-safety-act-kosa
politics17 days ago

Tech Leaders Secure White House AI Advisory Role

President Trump named a 13-member President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, and Marc Andreessen to help shape AI policy; the panel, co-chaired by White House AI czar David Sacks and OSTP head Michael Kratsios, signals a push to influence AI regulation and technology strategy with prominent tech industry leaders.“

via Politico|
#ai-policy#pcast#politics
Reality Labs Bleeds Cash, but Meta’s Metaverse Story Isn’t Over
technology21 days ago

Reality Labs Bleeds Cash, but Meta’s Metaverse Story Isn’t Over

Meta’s Reality Labs has posted over $80 billion in losses, but not all of that is from the metaverse—hardware like Quest headsets and Ray-Ban AI glasses account for much of the spending. Reality Labs will continue operating and burning money as Meta reframes its strategy: the metaverse isn’t dead, just evolving beyond headsets, while Zuckerberg shifts attention to AI and datacenters to build a more self-owned platform.

via Business Insider|
#ai#meta#metaverse
Grieving families confront Zuckerberg as social-media addiction trial unfolds
policy29 days ago

Grieving families confront Zuckerberg as social-media addiction trial unfolds

Outside a Los Angeles courthouse, grieving parents waited as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepared to testify in a bellwether case accusing social platforms of addictive design; Kaley’s suit against Meta and Google could influence thousands of similar cases and push for online-safety safeguards, with jurors weighing negligence and damages under Section 230.

via The Verge|
#kaley#policy#social-media-addiction
Meta’s Courtroom Shrug on Addiction Sparks Debate
technology1 month ago

Meta’s Courtroom Shrug on Addiction Sparks Debate

Mark Zuckerberg testified for five hours in a California bellwether case denying Meta deliberately designed its platforms to be addictive; the trial questions whether social-media addiction is real and if Meta and YouTube crossed legal lines, with potential for billions in damages and major platform overhauls. Prosecutors point to internal docs suggesting goals to increase time spent, while Meta argues safeguards and differentiates between problematic use and clinical addiction, making the outcome a landmark for tech accountability.

via Defector|
#kaley#meta#social-media-addiction
Young Woman's Testimony Fuels Landmark Case on Social Media Addiction
technology1 month ago

Young Woman's Testimony Fuels Landmark Case on Social Media Addiction

In a landmark Los Angeles trial, a young woman testifies that early and heavy use of social media—especially Instagram—contributed to addiction, worsened her depression, and intensified suicidal thoughts, as the case questions whether Meta’s platforms deliberately harm children and seeks accountability for the tech giants' design choices; executives like Mark Zuckerberg and Adam Mosseri face tough questions about safety and authenticity in their products.

via AP News|
#court-case#instagram#meta
Zuckerberg Recounts Tim Cook Outreach Over Teens’ Safety in Instagram Trial
technology1 month ago

Zuckerberg Recounts Tim Cook Outreach Over Teens’ Safety in Instagram Trial

In a Los Angeles civil trial over Instagram’s impact on youth mental health, Mark Zuckerberg testified that he spoke with Tim Cook in 2018 about youth wellbeing, defended Meta’s policies and free-expression stance, and acknowledged the legal question of whether Instagram was a substantial factor in the plaintiff’s mental health, with jurors deciding causation.

via Indian Defence Review|
#instagram#meta#technology
Judge Warns Over Meta AI Glasses in Youth Social Media Trial
technology1 month ago

Judge Warns Over Meta AI Glasses in Youth Social Media Trial

A California judge admonished Mark Zuckerberg’s team for wearing Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses with cameras as they entered a Los Angeles courtroom for a landmark trial on social media’s impact on children, ordering them to dispose of any recorded material or face contempt; the judge also required anyone in the courtroom wearing the glasses to remove them, as LA courts generally ban recording and facial recognition is restricted, while the case centers on allegations that platforms contribute to youth addiction and mental health harm.

via CBS News|
#ai-glasses#courtroom#meta
Zuckerberg Faces Landmark Trial Over Social Media’s Impact on Kids
business1 month ago

Zuckerberg Faces Landmark Trial Over Social Media’s Impact on Kids

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark civil trial accusing social platforms of harming children’s mental health, with Kaley alleging Instagram and YouTube are addictive from a young age. Zuckerberg defended Meta’s safeguards and said the company prioritizes long‑term utility, noting challenges with verifying teens’ ages and relying on AI age estimation. The testimony highlighted internal documents about time spent on Instagram, concerns over beauty filters, and the broader question of whether platforms’ safeguards are enough, as families affected by alleged harms await the outcome.

via CNN|
#business#instagram#mental-health
Zuckerberg's LA court appearance marked by Meta Ray-Bans and a warning about recordings
technology1 month ago

Zuckerberg's LA court appearance marked by Meta Ray-Bans and a warning about recordings

Mark Zuckerberg arrived at Los Angeles Superior Court flanked by aides, with Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses visible on his entourage; the judge warned that anyone recording the proceedings with glasses could be held in contempt. The trial focuses on whether design features keep teens scrolling; Meta and Google’s YouTube are defendants (TikTok and Snap have settled). Zuckerberg testified as Meta touts its AI-enabled glasses, whose 2025 sales tripled and which may gain facial-recognition features in the future.

via Business Insider|
#meta#ray-ban#smart-glasses
Zuckerberg Takes the Stand in Landmark Teen-Safety Trial Over Instagram
technology1 month ago

Zuckerberg Takes the Stand in Landmark Teen-Safety Trial Over Instagram

Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Los Angeles court as a landmark trial probes Meta's handling of under-13 users and whether Instagram’s design aims to boost engagement, amid allegations the platform harms teens. Meta says under-13 access is prohibited and that time spent on the app is a performance proxy rather than a goal, while prosecutors seek accountability for potential addictive effects.

via CBS News|
#instagram#meta#technology
Zuckerberg on the Stand as Families Push for Accountability in Social-Media Addiction Trial
technology1 month ago

Zuckerberg on the Stand as Families Push for Accountability in Social-Media Addiction Trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify in a Los Angeles courtroom in a landmark social-media addiction case brought by Kaley and her mother, accusing Instagram and YouTube of designing addictive features that harmed teens. The outcome could set a precedent for holding platforms accountable for design choices, even as Meta points to safety measures and other lawsuits continue amid broader debates over online safeguards and Section 230 protections.

via CNN|
#instagram#kaley#social-media
Zuckerberg bets big on AI to reinvent social feeds
news2 months ago

Zuckerberg bets big on AI to reinvent social feeds

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says AI will redefine social feeds into more immersive, personalized experiences, including AI-generated and interactive content like the Vibes feed and future world-building formats, while Meta eyes monetizing Meta AI through subscriptions and ads and continues VR investments despite heavy losses at Reality Labs.

via The Verge|
#ai#earnings-call#meta