Technology
What the Meta social media addiction trial could change
Meta is facing a US federal trial brought by 29 state attorneys general, who accuse Facebook and Instagram of encouraging…
Why AI hiring tools are facing discrimination lawsuits
Lawsuits involving Eightfold AI, Meta and IBM are challenging how companies use artificial intelligence in hiring and workplace decisions. The…
States challenge Meta’s impact on young users in federal court
Opening statements began Tuesday in a US federal case accusing Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of designing…
Why Meta’s US trial could reshape child safety on social media
Opening statements begin Tuesday in California in a major multistate jury trial accusing Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram,…
Why Microsoft’s AI datacentre build-out is difficult to measure
Microsoft’s AI infrastructure appears to have a significant gap between its reported expansion and its installed chip count. The source…
Discord Livestreams Suspended in Brazil After 13-Year-Old’s Death
Brazil has ordered Discord to suspend its “Go Live” livestreaming feature and similar video-sharing tools across the country after authorities…
Appeals court clears path for child-safety lawsuits against tech giants
A federal appeals court in the United States has allowed thousands of lawsuits against Meta, Google, TikTok, Snapchat and other…
New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567m over youth harm
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, to pay $567m and change how its…
The EU AI Act’s new transparency rules, explained
The next major phase of the European Union’s AI Act began applying on August 2, 2026: Article 50 transparency rules…