Tag: online safety

Meta child privacy trial could reshape Instagram and Facebook

International August 18, 2026 at 17:03

US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins Meta has been hit with successive losses in court...

Meta ordered to pay $567m in child safety ruling

International August 7, 2026 at 13:44

A US judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay another $567m (£421m) for its failure to warn the public about dangers its...

Meta AI images can be generated using Instagram profile pictures

International July 9, 2026 at 14:48

Meta is facing a backlash over its new AI tool Muse Image, which can generate images using other people's Instagram profile pictures without telling...

UK social media ban worries teen influencers

International June 17, 2026 at 09:28

Teens fear losing creative opportunities The UK continues to propose and vote on a possible social media ban for minors. Ziame Stewart can barely remember a...