A jury in Santa Fe, New Mexico found Meta Platforms' Facebook liable on Friday for misleading users about privacy protections on the platform, with the verdict involving over 43 million violations of consumer protection law. The case arose from allegations related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, and Meta could face over $200 billion in penalties when a judge determines damages.
A federal judge indicated he would reject portions of TikTok and ByteDance's proposed $400 million settlement with the US Justice Department over privacy allegations. The judge raised concerns about key terms of the agreement reached in August.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise secured court approval for its settlement with the US Justice Department over its $14 billion takeover of Juniper Networks, defeating a challenge from Democratic state attorneys general who alleged the settlement was inadequate. The approval clears the path for the acquisition to close.
The Senate Commerce Committee passed a version of the Kids Online Safety Act that includes the hallmark duty of care provision, which the House had previously stripped from its version, marking significant progress for the social media safety bill.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has abolished the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), merging its functions into the business department, while promoting AI Minister Kanishka Narayan to Cabinet-level status. The move has triggered backlash from tech industry leaders, MPs, and Whitehall officials who warn it could undermine Britain's AI strategy.
House Energy and Commerce Committee leadership announced a bipartisan agreement on legislation requiring social media platforms to provide safeguards and tools for minors and parents, marking significant progress on a major policy issue.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that tech companies including Apple and Google have until September to install software blocking children from sending, receiving, or viewing nude images on their devices, or face legislation forcing them to comply.
