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Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forrest is challenging Meta in a groundbreaking lawsuit that could change how tech companies handle fraud on their platforms. His legal team argues that Meta's AI tools actively helped create and spread thousands of fake ads using his face to trick people into cryptocurrency scams.
Advocacy groups across 14 countries are fighting to reverse the gradual decline of social media platforms that were once user-friendly but now prioritize profits over people. New European laws are already creating pathways for better digital experiences.
A jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million after finding the tech giant misled families about safety measures and failed to protect children from exploitation on Facebook and Instagram. The landmark verdict sends a powerful message that companies must prioritize young users' wellbeing over profits.
A jury found Meta liable for putting children at risk and awarded the maximum penalty of $375 million. The verdict marks a historic victory for child safety advocates and could pave the way for similar cases nationwide.
Bolt just became the first major ride-hailing company to officially register under South Africa's new transport rules, setting a safety standard for the entire industry. The move brings drivers, riders, and regulators closer to a safer, more accountable future.
Democrats and Republicans are finding common ground on major tech issues while Congress stays gridlocked. Governors from Florida to New York are pushing remarkably similar proposals to regulate artificial intelligence and rein in power-hungry data centers.
The UK just passed groundbreaking protections requiring tech companies to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours or face major fines. Victims will only need to report once for images to be removed across all platforms.
Britain's tech regulator just fast-tracked new protections requiring companies to block intimate images shared without consent, moving the deadline up by months. The decision comes as part of a broader push to make the internet safer for women and girls.
Spain just became the second country in the world to protect children from social media, following Australia's groundbreaking move. The new law aims to shield young people from online harms while holding tech companies accountable.
Researchers found a way for countries to work together against excessive data collection by social media giants. The approach focuses on user rights instead of data's dollar value.
The European Union is making Google open up its Gemini AI services and search data to competitors, ensuring smaller tech companies get a fair shot at innovation. It's a landmark move to keep the AI revolution accessible to everyone, not just Big Tech.
Nigeria's consumer protection agency is taking action against predatory loan apps that harassed borrowers and violated privacy. The crackdown aims to clean up a fast-growing industry plagued by abuse.