Category: Meta
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Meta and YouTube Found Liable for Addicting Children in Social Media Trial
Quick Story Summary A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube liable for negligently designing addictive platforms that caused harm to a minor, marking a first in U.S. legal history. The March 25, 2026 verdict awarded $6 million in damages, assigning 70% responsibility to Meta and 30% to YouTube, including punitive damages tied to findings…
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Meta Is Killing Instagram’s Encrypted DMs
Quick Story Summary Meta is removing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) from Instagram DMs on May 8, 2026, eliminating the option entirely for private messaging. Encrypted chats were always opt-in and limited to certain regions, and Meta says low adoption is the primary reason for discontinuing the feature. Users with encrypted chats are being prompted to download…
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Workers in Kenya Are Watching Your Most Private Moments From Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Quick Story Summary An investigation found footage from Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses can be reviewed by human contractors at Sama in Nairobi, Kenya. Workers reported seeing sensitive footage captured inside homes, including people undressing and handling financial information. Video can be captured when users activate the “Hey Meta” AI assistant, which sends visual data to…
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TikTok Settles Landmark Social Media Addiction Lawsuit: What This Means for Digital Privacy and the Future of Social Platforms
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Quick Story Summary TikTok agreed to settle a landmark social media addiction lawsuit on January 27, 2026, just hours before trial, while Meta (Instagram/Facebook) and Google (YouTube) now face a jury. The case alleges that major platforms intentionally designed addictive features that harmed minors’ mental health, drawing parallels to historic Big Tobacco litigation. Plaintiffs target…
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How to Bulk Unfollow Everyone on Instagram
Your Instagram following can grow fast, from people you followed on a whim to accounts that made sense years ago but no longer do. Over time, your following list can fill up with inactive profiles, people you no longer recognize, or accounts that no longer reflect your interests. Trimming it back can help you feel…
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Meta’s Smart Glasses: Mods Break Privacy Light, Harassment Goes Viral
Serious flaws in the privacy and real-world application of Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses are coming to light, raising new alarms over the technology’s potential for abuse. A high-quality $60 modification, offered by a hobbyist, permanently disables the glasses’ primary privacy feature, the small LED recording light. This comes as a separate, disturbing trend on social…
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FTC Targets Facebook: Is Your Family’s Data Building Unsafe AI Worlds for Your Child?
Children’s data and AI FTC opens 6(b) inquiry into AI companion chatbots September 11, 2025 The Federal Trade Commission issued compulsory 6(b) orders to seven firms that run consumer AI chatbots, seeking details on testing for youth harms, guardrails for teen use, data handling, and monetization practices. Sources are listed at the end of this…
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How to Keep Your Child Safe Online – 2025 Digital Footprint Guide
Your child is already building an online presence – whether you realize it or not. From their first baby photo on Instagram to their comments on YouTube, everything posted online becomes part of their digital footprint. That content can follow them for years. It could be seen by friends, schools, strangers, or even future employers.…
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The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Deleting Your Digital Footprint
Why your digital footprint matters more than ever Every post, like, comment, and old profile leaves a trail. That trail can affect job offers, college admissions, relationships, and even your safety. Reducing your online presence is not about hiding. It is about protecting your privacy and controlling your digital story. People often think the internet…
