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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......

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......

Exclusive: India's Zee sues Nykaa over alleged copyright misuse of songs on Instagram reels

Indian media company Zee Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, accusing the company of using copyrighted songs without proper authorization in Instagram reels used for product promotion. The case, filed on April 3 at the Delhi High Court, seeks approximately $210,000......

Meta faces New Mexico trial over alleged harmful impact on Social Media platforms

Meta Platforms is set to face a significant legal trial in New Mexico that could lead to major changes in the way Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp operate. The case is part of a broader wave of legal actions targeting social media companies over their impact on younger users. The lawsuit, brought by......

EU finds Meta failed to block under-13 access to Instagram and Facebook

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings stating that Meta may have breached the Digital Services Act by failing to prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram. The assessment marks a significant escalation in ongoing regulatory action against one of the......

EU charges Facebook and Instagram over child protection failures

Regulators in the European Union have formally charged Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, with failing to adequately protect children under the age of 13 from accessing their platforms. The charges come under the Digital Services Act, a major regulatory framework designed to ensure......

Elon Musk appears on TikTok and Instagram ahead of SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk appears to have expanded his social media presence beyond X to include TikTok and Instagram, in a move that coincides with preparations for a potential public listing of SpaceX. A verified TikTok account under the handle @elonmusk posted its first video on Wednesday, according to reporting......

Meta wins court battle and won’t be forced to sell Instagram or WhatsApp

Meta achieved a major legal victory on Tuesday after a U.S. federal judge ruled that the company does not hold an unlawful monopoly in the social media sector, rejecting the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to force the tech giant to divest Instagram and WhatsApp, acquired in 2012 and 2014. The......

Why Instagram Shopping Failed and How Brands Are Thriving Without It

Instagram Shopping, launched in 2017, was envisioned as a game-changer in social commerce. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, introduced features such as product tagging, in-app checkout, and storefronts to create a seamless shopping experience. By 2020, entire full-screen storefronts became available,......