Tag Archives: social media
Section 230 Lawsuits: US Appeals Court Forces Big Tech to Face Mass Litigation
A major federal ruling rejects Section 230 lawsuits immunity, forcing Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snap to face over 3,000 lawsuits regarding platform design and privacy. Continue reading
Social Media Privacy Legislation in Illinois Mandates Strict Defaults
Illinois has enacted groundbreaking social media privacy legislation enforcing strict default settings, geolocation shielding, and algorithmic tracking restrictions. Continue reading
SAFE for Kids Act Enforced by New York Targeting Big Tech Privacy and Tracking
New York has finalized regulations for the SAFE for Kids Act, forcing Big Tech companies to restrict algorithmic feeds, limit metadata harvesting, and enforce strict privacy controls for minors. Continue reading
Threads Family Center Controls Released by Meta for Teen Privacy
Meta has integrated Threads Family Center controls, allowing guardians to manage teen privacy settings, interaction limits, and screen time. Continue reading
Meta Outage Disrupts Facebook and Instagram Globally
A widespread Meta outage has impacted Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger users worldwide. Learn about the reported service disruptions and potential causes of this global system failure. Continue reading
Meta AI Privacy Scandal: Instagram Pulls Controversial Likeness Feature
Following massive backlash, Meta abruptly discontinued an Instagram feature that scraped user likenesses, sparking urgent questions about Meta AI privacy and data protection. Continue reading
Meta AI Model Using Instagram Photos: How to Opt Out and Protect Your Privacy
Meta has launched the Muse Image AI model, which uses your public Instagram photos by default. Learn how to opt out of the Meta AI model today. Continue reading
Meta AI Mode: How to Secure Your Facebook Privacy Settings
Meta AI Mode now uses your public posts to fuel search results. Learn how to audit your privacy settings and stop Meta from indexing your personal content. Continue reading