Santa Clara County Sues Meta Over Alleged Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram
California’s Meta Platforms is facing a lawsuit from Santa Clara County, which accuses the tech giant of profiting from fraudulent advertisements on Facebook and Instagram in violation of California’s false advertising and unfair business...
Taylor Swift Seeks Trademark Protection for Voice and Image Amid AI Deepfake Concerns
Pop superstar Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications covering two audio clips of her voice and an image of herself, in a move aimed at safeguarding her identity against the growing threat of AI-generated...
U.S. Supreme Court to Weigh FCC’s Authority in Wireless Carrier Data Privacy Fines
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a pivotal case on Tuesday examining whether the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) overstepped its constitutional authority by imposing nearly $200 million in fines on major wireless...
Big Tech Faces Investor Pressure Over Data Center Environmental Impact
Major technology companies including Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are facing growing scrutiny from both communities and investors over the environmental impact of their data center expansions. Several multibillion-dollar projects have recently been halted due...
Meta Hit with $375 Million Penalty in New Mexico Over Child Safety Violations
A New Mexico jury has found Meta Platforms guilty of violating state consumer protection laws in a lawsuit accusing the company of misleading users about the safety of its platforms—Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp—and enabling...
Russia Fines Telegram 35 Million Roubles Over Banned Content
Russia has imposed a fine of 35 million roubles (approximately $432,366) on the Telegram messaging app for failing to remove content that authorities deemed illegal, according to a report by the Interfax news agency...