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Meta beats censorship lawsuit by RFK Jr's anti-vaccine group
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12m ago
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Meta Platforms has won an appeal against anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense, which challenged the platform's censorship of vaccine misinformation. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Children's Health Defense failed to prove that Meta collaborated with or was influenced by federal officials to suppress vaccine-related views. Meta, formerly Facebook, has been flagging false vaccine information and restricting the group's advertising rights. The court upheld Meta's decision, stating that the company has a First Amendment right to refuse promotion of views it finds objectionable.
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Under RFK Jr., COVID shots will only be available to people 65+, high-risk groups
Arstechnica
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2m ago
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Under the leadership of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the FDA is restricting access to COVID-19 vaccines, limiting them to individuals aged 65 and older and those with high-risk conditions. This decision bypasses usual advisory committee consultations. The new framework demands extensive trials for vaccine approval in healthy individuals under 65, posing challenges for vaccine manufacturers. Critics argue this approach echoes Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance and could impact public trust in vaccinations broadly.
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Mark Zuckerberg reveals Biden administration coerced Facebook into censoring content on Covid vaccine
Economic Times
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6m ago
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg disclosed that the Biden administration pressured Facebook to censor content discussing Covid vaccines. Speaking on the Joe Rogan Podcast, Zuckerberg revealed that government officials insisted on removing posts suggesting vaccine side effects, which the platform resisted, as they were factual. He criticized the coercion, citing instances where Facebook was pressured to take down humorous or true content. In response to censorship concerns, Meta plans to adopt a user-driven "Community Notes" system.
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Bits & Bytes: Meta beats lawsuit over Apple privacy
Economic Times
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10m ago
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Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, has won the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing the company of defrauding shareholders by hiding how changes to Apple's privacy settings would impact advertising on Facebook and Instagram. The court also rejected claims that Meta concealed COO Sheryl Sandberg's personal use of company resources. Meanwhile, several tech companies, including Meta and Spotify, criticized the European Union for its inconsistent decision-making on data privacy and AI, arguing that it could hinder Europe's competitiveness. Microsoft and BlackRock have formed an alliance to raise up to $100 billion for AI data centers, and Google is urging a London tribunal to dismiss a mass lawsuit accusing the company of abusing its dominance in the online search market.
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Facebook failed to control Covid misinformation due to its design, reveals study
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
A recent study revealed that Facebook's efforts to combat Covid-19 vaccine misinformation were ineffective due to the platform's design features. The study, conducted by researchers at George Washington University, found that simply removing content or changing algorithms is not enough to address misinformation. The design of the platform itself, which facilitates the spread of information based on users' interests, contributed to the continued engagement with anti-vaccine content. Additionally, the study highlighted the increase in misinformation on alternative social media platforms and the polarization of vaccine-related content on Facebook. The researchers suggested that platform designers collaborate to develop guidelines informed by scientific evidence to reduce online harms.
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Facebook let Netflix see user DMs: Lawsuit
Arstechnica
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1y ago
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In 2024, a lawsuit revealed that Meta curtailed its Facebook Watch streaming service to appease major ad customer Netflix. Allegedly, Netflix was granted access to user DMs and influenced Meta to end its streaming competition. This partnership reportedly included extensive data sharing, leading to a drastic reduction in Facebook Watch's budget and focus shift away from original content, highlighting potential anti-competitive practices.
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Meta, Australian banks tout progress on taking down 'celeb bait' scam ads
Economic Times
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10m ago
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1. Meta has taken down around 8,000 celebrity bait scam ads from Facebook and Instagram in collaboration with Australian banks. 2. The scams use AI-generated images of famous people to deceive consumers into investing in fictitious schemes. 3. The Australian government plans to introduce an anti-scam law which could impose fines of up to A$50 million on social media companies like Meta. 4. In 2023, Australian scam reports increased by nearly one-fifth, resulting in losses of A$2.7 billion. 5. Meta is facing a lawsuit in Australia for allegedly failing to prevent the dissemination of cryptocurrency advertisements featuring celebrities. 6. Meta is working with Australian banks to identify signs of fraud and scams within ads, while their stance on the proposed anti-scam law is still under consideration.
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Australian prosecutors drop billionaire Andrew Forrest's case against Meta
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Australian prosecutors have dropped criminal charges against mining magnate Andrew Forrest's prosecution of Meta (formerly known as Facebook) over thousands of scam cryptocurrency ads that used his image. This setback follows Forrest's attempt to hold the social media giant accountable for these ads. However, a civil lawsuit filed in California against Meta is still ongoing. Forrest accused Meta of breaching Australia's anti-money laundering laws by allowing scammers to use its platform to promote fake cryptocurrency schemes, leading people to believe he endorsed them. Forrest plans to continue pursuing the California case.
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Australian prosecutors drop billionaire Andrew Forrest's case against Meta
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Prosecutors in Australia have dropped criminal charges filed by mining magnate Andrew Forrest against Meta (formerly known as Facebook) over alleged scam cryptocurrency ads featuring his image. The decision is a setback for Forrest in his efforts to hold the internet giant accountable. However, a civil lawsuit against Meta in California is ongoing. Forrest accuses Meta of allowing third-party scammers to use its platform to advertise fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes, violating anti-money laundering laws. Forrest plans to continue pursuing the California case. Meta denies responsibility and says it will continue to combat scams on its platforms.
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Polish ecommerce Allegro's unit sues Alphabet for $568 million
Economic Times
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7m ago
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Polish ecommerce platform Allegro subsidiary, Ceneo, has filed a $568 million lawsuit against Google and its parent company, Alphabet, citing anti-competitive practices. Ceneo alleges that Google's preference for its own price comparison service in browser results has harmed its business activities. The lawsuit demands reimbursement for losses suffered, including interest payments, with a total claim of 2.33 billion zlotys ($568 million). Allegro's lawsuit is another example of the increasing scrutiny and legal challenges faced by tech giants over alleged anti-competitive behavior.
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Meta Platforms must face class action for breaching medical privacy of patients
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, is facing a lawsuit alleging that it violated medical privacy by capturing and transmitting sensitive healthcare information through its Meta Pixel tracking tool. The lawsuit claims that Meta made money from targeted advertising using this information. US District Judge William Orrick in San Francisco ruled that the case could proceed, citing plausible allegations of privacy violations. While some claims were dismissed, the plaintiffs can replead them. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for Facebook users whose health information was obtained by Meta. Both Meta and the plaintiffs' lawyers have yet to comment on the ruling.
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