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Hyperscale Data Ends Michigan Bitcoin Mining, Launches AITech — Aug 31, 2026AI is redefining value creation across industries—autos are shifting from mechanical design to software platforms with integrated AI for autonomous driving, ADAS, and streamlined updates, while manufacturing enterprises adopt AI-driven quality control, digital twins, and meta-factory concepts to optimize production. Corporations are repurposing assets toward large-scale AI infrastructure and reporting tangible efficiency gains, from Hyperscale Data transitioning from bitcoin mining to AI data centers to GE Appliances achieving substantial cost savings through AI-powered defect detection and process optimization.

EXCLUSIVE: Meta Reinstates Romanian Christian Outlet After Conservative Legal PressureReporting — May 4, 2025Meta reinstated the Romanian Tribune’s Facebook page, ending a six-month suspension that saw the Christian newspaper accusing the platform of censorship, even as Meta blamed an errant automated flag. The Christian…

Poland seeks EU €250 million Meta fineTech — Aug 27, 2026Poland has formally asked the European Commission to fine Meta €250 million for failing to curb fraudulent advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, citing CERT Polska findings that 86.8% of flagged scam ads were not removed. The push comes amid ongoing disputes over Meta’s liability for ads and its efforts to fight scams, a backdrop that could influence EU-wide handling of platform moderation.

ACLU Among Those Defending Meta’s Decision on TrumpReporting — Jan 26, 2023Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is receiving some support for allowing former President Donald Trump back on the platforms. The American Civil Liberties Union is among those supporting the decision…

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Whistleblowers Claim Meta Suppressed Child Safety Research — Sep 8, 2025Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta allegedly suppressed internal research that revealed disturbing dangers to children using its virtual reality (VR) headsets and platforms, according to the Washington Post…

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Meta Settlement Reaches $17-18B for Youth Safety — Aug 26, 2026Meta has agreed to a settlement of about $16.7–$17 billion with 47 states and a bipartisan coalition of 51 state attorneys general to resolve claims that Facebook and Instagram harmed teens, ending the Oakland trial with mandatory safety measures such as daily usage limits, nighttime blocks, enhanced age verification, and strengthened parental controls. The deal also requires platform changes to curb youth addiction and restrict data practices, while Meta denies wrongdoing.

Texas Sues Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Over Alleged Lies About Privacy — May 22, 2026Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Thursday against Meta and its platform WhatsApp over privacy concerns, alleging the social media giant has lied to and deceived the Lone Star State’s…

Meta Hires Former Trump Official, Senator’s Wife To Top Role — Jan 12, 2026Meta Platforms on Monday appointed former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chair of the technology conglomerate, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Powell McCormick, who is married to…

Roblox, Meta pledge stronger child protection in PhilippinesTech — Aug 27, 2026Philippine officials announced that Meta and Roblox will bolster child-safety protections for local users, including AI-assisted age verification, stricter messaging safeguards, faster takedowns of harmful content, and closer law-enforcement cooperation, with Roblox planning a Philippine office by October and Meta designating a local presence. The talks come amid a broader push to regulate online platforms following a fatal shooting and a recent US settlement by Meta, underscoring ongoing efforts to curb online harms and expand digital-literacy and safety measures in the country.

On X · @AdikastakesFootball creator frames England-Spain clash as Premier League vs La Liga and Kane-Yamal Ballon d’Or showdownNigerian creator @Adikastakes posts provocative framing of England vs Spain as PL vs La Liga 'WAR' and Kane vs Yamal Ballon d’Or decider; reaction is predominantly dismissive of the hype and league comparisons, with only a small minority amplifying the England/PL side.752 likes · 1d

Jury Slams Meta With Massive Penalty in Child Safety Case — Mar 24, 2026A New Mexico jury has delivered a major blow to Meta, finding the social media giant failed to protect children and misled users about the safety of its platforms. According to the New York Post , the decision, handed…

Meta faces federal trial over addictive algorithms — Aug 17, 2026Opening arguments in a high-stakes Oakland federal case accuse Meta of designing addictive Instagram and Facebook features to keep youth engaged, potentially violating state consumer protection laws and COPPA, with penalties possibly reaching up to $1.4 trillion. Meta disputes the claims, arguing harm proof is lacking and that the lawsuit seeks changes to its platforms rather than straightforward accountability.

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Facebook Ready to Nuke All News on the Platform, Reveals It’s Because of a ‘Cartel-Like’ EntityReporting — Dec 7, 2022Tech behemoth Meta has threatened to remove all news from its platforms if Congress passes legislation it does not like. The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act , which was introduced by Democratic Sen. Amy…

Unsealed Court Docs Reveal Meta Buried Evidence Instagram Harmed Kids, Compared App to a ‘Drug’Reporting — Nov 25, 2025Newly released court documents allege that Meta ignored, downplayed, and hid internal research showing Instagram was harming children — while its own employees privately described the platform as addictive and…

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Donates $1M to Trump’s Inaugural Fund: Report — Dec 12, 2024President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund received a $1 million boost from Meta Platforms. The move was reported in an exclusive article Thursday by The Wall Street Journal. The donation is viewed as a way for…

Daily Caller News FoundationFlock’s Enforcer Moves To Scrub Map Exposing Its 300,000-Device NetworkA brand-protection firm is working to take down a map that shows Flock Safety's artificial intelligence-powered camera network is larger than the company publicly stated.1h · 2 reads

Zuckerberg’s Censorship Claim Gets Push Back From Fact Checkers — Jan 9, 2025Meta’s fact-checkers are pushing back against CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s claim that ending the program will help curb censorship on the company’s platforms. According to CBS News , Meta’s fact-checkers are claiming they have…

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EXCLUSIVE: GOP Reps Probe Zuckerberg, Meta For Hiding ‘Political And Social’ Content From Users’ Feeds — Jun 21, 2024Two Republican lawmakers are pressing Meta over a decision to proactively opt users out of having “political and social” content suggested to them on two of the company’s social media platforms. Republican Texas Reps…

Trump Scores $25 Million Settlement From Meta Over Suspended Accounts — Jan 30, 2025Meta on Wednesday agreed to pay $25 million to settle President Donald Trump’s 2021 lawsuit against the tech giant for suspending his accounts on its social media platforms following the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot…

Meta Wins Major Antitrust Case, Avoids Breaking Up Instagram and WhatsApp — Nov 18, 2025Meta Platforms Inc. scored a major legal victory Tuesday after a federal judge ruled the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking, ending a years-long antitrust challenge from the Federal Trade Commission…

Meta Settlement: $17.1B for 47 States and DC — Aug 25, 2026Meta, led by Instagram's Adam Mosseri, faces a 29-state federal trial accusing Instagram and Facebook of addictive design that harms children and violates federal law by mishandling under-13 data, with potential penalties up to hundreds of billions of dollars. Mosseri is a central witness as the Oakland trial unfolds, amid related actions and prior judgments over platform safety and child addiction.

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Oakland Youth-Safety Suit Led by Four States — Aug 13, 2026Meta faces a wave of lawsuits over alleged youth harm from Instagram and Facebook, with a 29-state federal trial in Oakland seeking accountability for addictive features and potential damages, while Meta calls the claims unsubstantiated. Separately, a New Mexico ruling deemed Meta’s platforms a public nuisance, ordering a $567 million abatement fund—the first such success against a social-media company—raising questions about similar theories for AI; in California, another trial seeks up to $1.4 trillion in damages with Meta executives expected to testify over an eight-week proceedings window.

New Jersey Teen Drops Lawsuit Meta, Google, Snap — Aug 21, 2026A 15-year-old New Jersey girl identified as P.M.-Y. dropped her lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap alleging their platforms contributed to addiction, depression and self-harm, with TikTok having previously settled. The dismissal was without payment and the case was part of thousands of similar lawsuits; the companies deny the allegations and continue facing other bellwether trials and ongoing litigation over child safety on social media.

Zuckerberg Prepares for Mass Meta Layoffs After 'One of the Worst Downturns' for PlatformOpinion — Jul 13, 2022Many years ago, as a new college graduate, I started out in what turned out to be a temporary career in retail management. There was an insight I took away from a kindly but experienced superior. He was the first one to…

‘Could’ve Done Whatever’: Strategist Rips Zuckerberg For Dodging ‘Responsibility’ After Denouncing Fact Checkers — Jan 8, 2025Political strategist Tim Miller, during a podcast Tuesday, called out Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for not taking “responsibility” after criticizing his own platform’s fact-checkers as being “too politically biased.”…

‘Seems Oppressive’: Elon Musk Laughs at Decision by ThreadsReporting — Jul 19, 2023Twitter owner Elon Musk commented on Meta announcing it was setting rate limits on its new text-based platform, Threads, calling it “oppressive.” Due to an increase in “spam attacks,” the company revealed it would be…

On X · @sarkodieSarkodie Posts Prayer for Good Health, Peace and WisdomGhanaian rapper Sarkodie's brief prayer post draws largely affirmative reactions (80-90% supportive or neutral-positive) from fans, with only a small minority of critical replies tied to past rivalries and allegations.914 likes · 1d