WorldPingAl Jazeera
Trial begins that could force Meta to change Facebook and Instagram
A landmark trial has begun in California over allegations Meta deliberately designed its platforms to be addictive.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
Hacker News
Meta's blockbuster trial draws parallels to big tobacco
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Witness gets combative in Tupac murder trial - 'I don't want to send him to prison'
The witness said he had little love for the man on trial for the rapper's murder, but refused to answer questions that he thought would send Duane "Keffe D" to prison.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
Deutsche Welle
US: Meta hooked children, prosecutors say, as trial over social media harm begins
Four US states have taken Meta to court, accusing the social media giant of deliberately making Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. Meta has denied the charges.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deutsche Welle
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Former world champion Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations
The 2006 world champion is accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Sport
WorldPingThe Guardian
US states accuse Meta of covering up research on teen social media addiction in pivotal trial
State attorneys general claim tech company intentionally designed addictive products that harm young people Lawyers representing 29 US states have accused Meta of covering up internal research showing Instagram was addictive for teenagers.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian