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- 1German court holds Meta liable for scam ads●German court rules Meta liable for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A German court has ruled that Meta is liable for fraudulent advertisements that ran on Facebook and Instagram, per a report from The Next Web. The decision means the company can be held responsible when users are deceived by scam ads on its platforms, rather than being treated as a neutral host. It is being read as a significant precedent for platform accountability in Europe.
- 2EU social media firms face lawsuits over harms to minors▼EU: Social media companies face lawsuits over alleged mental health and safety harms to minors
Social media companies in the European Union are facing lawsuits alleging that their platforms cause mental health and safety harms to minors. The claims centre on the design and operation of services used by young people, and reflect growing legal and regulatory pressure on technology firms to protect children online. Further details about the plaintiffs and specific companies involved remain limited.
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All Elite Wrestling is staging its All Out pay-per-view event, one of the company's flagship shows of the year. Wrestling fans are discussing the matches, results and surprises from the card as it unfolds, with reaction circulating widely across social media.
- 4OpenAI recruits influencers to shape public image●OpenAI is enlisting an influencer army to make it look 'good for the world'
OpenAI is paying a network of social media influencers to promote ChatGPT and burnish its reputation as a force for good, according to a Business Insider report. The strategy reportedly includes sponsorships and advertising deals on platforms like Instagram, as the company works to win public trust amid growing scrutiny of AI's impact.