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Thailand moves to sue Meta’s Facebook over alleged failure to prevent online scams

Thailand’s consumer protection authorities have announced plans to take legal action against Meta’s Facebook, accusing the platform of failing to adequately prevent online scams targeting users in the country. According to the Consumer Council of Thailand, Facebook has allowed fraudulent......

Meta targets premium AI market with $200 monthly Hatch plan

Meta is preparing an ambitious push into the consumer artificial intelligence market with Hatch, a new autonomous AI agent that could cost users as much as $199.99 per month. The proposed pricing would place the service among the most expensive consumer AI subscriptions available and position it in direct......

Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook

Meta has officially introduced paid subscription services for its major social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The announcement marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to diversify its revenue sources and reduce its heavy dependence on advertising. The......

Nykaa seeks Meta’s inclusion in copyright dispute with Zee

Indian beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa has requested a court in New Delhi to include Meta in an ongoing copyright dispute involving media company Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The legal conflict centers on the alleged use of copyrighted music in promotional Instagram reels published by Nykaa. Zee......

Meta details AI restructuring as 8,000 layoffs begin

Meta will begin a new round of global layoffs on Wednesday as the company accelerates a broad restructuring focused on artificial intelligence and leaner management structures. Internal documents shared with employees show that dismissal notices will be delivered in three waves at 4 a.m. local time on......

Meta ad revenue projected to hit $240 billion amid AI spending surge

Meta Platforms is expected to generate about $240 billion in advertising revenue during 2026, according to a new report from WARC Media, reinforcing the company’s dominance in digital advertising even as investors grow concerned about mounting artificial intelligence costs. The report estimated......

Meta and Google fund US children’s groups amid rising concerns over social media risks

Technology companies Meta Platforms and Google have supported several well-known U.S. children’s organizations in educational initiatives focused on responsible technology use, even as concerns grow about the impact of social media on young users. Reports indicate that these companies have provided......

Meta loses EU court battle over compensation for Italian publishers

Meta Platforms has lost a legal challenge before Europe’s highest court in a dispute over compensation owed to Italian publishers for the use of news content snippets. The ruling confirms that digital platforms may be required to pay fair compensation when using fragments of journalistic content......

EU plans stricter social media rules to protect children

The European Union is preparing new measures aimed at strengthening the protection of children and teenagers online by introducing stricter regulations for social media platforms. Ursula von der Leyen stated that European authorities are increasingly concerned about the impact of social media business......