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A judge denied Meta’s motion to dismiss claims based on deception, unfairness and violations of the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

Meta loses bid to dismiss US states’ claims that Facebook, Instagram addict children

The government gave the company seven days to respond with a detailed plan.

Philippines asks Facebook to curb fake news, warns of legal move

Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and Google’s YouTube had been flagged for potential non-compliance.

Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban compliance

The EESF was set up by Eduardo Saverin (above) and his wife Elaine, and the gift will sponsor up to 24 scholarships over three years.
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NUS Medicine receives S$3 million gift from Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation

The effects of social media on children’s health and safety have become a growing global concern.

Malaysia says it plans to ban social media for under-16s from 2026

Australia will from Dec 10 force social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok to remove users under the age of 16 or face hefty fines.

Meta to remove under-16 Australians from Facebook, Instagram on Dec 4

Australia has been a leader in global efforts to prevent internet harm, but current legislation offers almost no details on how the ban will be enforced.

Australia says social media ban will not age test all users

In many countries, outreach, prospecting and even pitching can be done cold, digitally and at scale. But that’s rarely the case in Japan, where relationships lead the technology, not the other way around.

Breaking into Japan? Start with Facebook, not LinkedIn