
Meta targeted young users with addictive tech, states allege
Meta wants children and teens on Facebook and Instagram as long as possible so it can collect and sell their personal data, state prosecutors allege.
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Meta wants children and teens on Facebook and Instagram as long as possible so it can collect and sell their personal data, state prosecutors allege.
The suit alleges that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to be addictive to children and teenagers.
The application to collect part of Meta's data privacy settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
The suit alleges that companies such as TikTok have caused mental health problems for students.
The social media company debuted the new service on July 5, a day earlier than expected. It also has a sneaky way to get a download.
Officials are urging people to stop using the lounger, and asking online marketplaces to regulate attempts to re-sell it, two years after the recall.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
The court sidestepped a ruling that could have limited the scope of a federal law known as Section 230 that serves as a powerful shield for internet companies.
Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Sauvik Das, an assistant professor at CMU's Human Computer Interaction Institute, about what the recent settlement really means for Facebook users.
Eight hours after posting the video, police were able to find the suspect.
FTC is fining GoodRx for alleged unauthorized disclosures of consumers' personal health info to Facebook, Google, others.
Earlier this month, Trump's presidential campaign asked Meta to reinstate him on the social media platform.
Google is laying off 12,000 workers, or about 6% of its workforce, becoming the latest tech company to trim staff as the economic boom that the industry rode during the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs.
A year ago, Facebook's parent company was worth $1 trillion. But a risky bet on the metaverse has investors worried.
Researchers found that more than 400 malicious apps were designed to steal personal data.
Hackers and scammers will stop at nothing to take hold of your personal information.
KDKA's John Shumway is here to give you tips on how you can keep the upper hand on hackers and online thieves who are looking to steal your identity.
KDKA's John Shumway spoke with an expert, one who had his identity stolen through an online scam, warning people of the dangers of the electronic bad guys.
Local companies say they were impacted by the global outage that impacted Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp social platforms crashed Monday morning in a massive service outage.
The Westmoreland County Historical Society said it has been kicked off Facebook.
For Pennsylvanians use Facebook, it could soon be your lucky day.
A local congressman led a group of his colleagues in a bipartisan attack on the chief executives of three major social media companies.
In a private Facebook group called the Pittsburgh Area Police Breakroom, many current and retired officers spent the year criticizing chiefs that took a knee or officers who marched with Black Lives Matter protesters, who they called "terrorists" or "thugs."
A West Virginia news publisher has filed an antitrust suit against Google and Facebook.
A house exploded in Arlington, Virginia, as police tried to execute a search warrant following reports of a suspect firing a flare gun.
Paul Luvara was charged with five felonies.
The fire caused significant damage to the home and garage.
Blayk Bridges of Hyndman has reportedly been charged with making terroristic threats with the intent to terrorize another.
A man accused of abusing residents at McGuire Memorial in Beaver County pleaded guilty to federal hate crime charges.
A house exploded in Arlington, Virginia, as police tried to execute a search warrant following reports of a suspect firing a flare gun.
Paul Luvara was charged with five felonies.
The fire caused significant damage to the home and garage.
Blayk Bridges of Hyndman has reportedly been charged with making terroristic threats with the intent to terrorize another.
A man accused of abusing residents at McGuire Memorial in Beaver County pleaded guilty to federal hate crime charges.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum had struggled with name recognition and did not qualify for the third GOP debate last month.
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Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
Ohio's governor and lieutenant governor have been drawn into a FirstEnergy Corp. investors lawsuit connected to the $60 million bribery scheme concocted by the Akron-based energy giant and a now-incarcerated House speaker.
Pennsylvania is trying anew to help voters using mail-in ballots in the battleground state avoid mistakes that might get their ballot thrown out in 2024's presidential election and beyond.
A restaurant inside the Mall at Robinson has been hit with a consumer alert.
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If you plan to get your tree this weekend, there are a few things you may want to know before you take out your wallet.
We sent Katie O'Malley to check out Sewickley's one-of-a-kind store, Buck Mason, with Pittsburgh native and HGTV show host, Leanne Ford.
Heads up - tomorrow electric and gas rates could be increasing or decreasing depending on your supplier.
In today's Something Good, look out American Ninja Warrior, you may have a new challenger on your hands. We're talking about Caelin Kaminski, a fourth grader at Kiski Area North Elementary.
For the latest in Hollywood and entertainment, Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for another edition of Pop Talk Live!
In today's Money Monday conversation, we're re-visiting a talk we had one year ago. Lisa Florian, the president and CEO of Clearview Federal Credit Union, joined is once again to talk through some tips for resetting in the new year.
Shari Zatwman stuck around to show us how to make the wine glass lampshade centerpiece.
Shari Zatman, of Perfectly Planned by Shari, joined us to show us some creative hacks to making a Hanukkah party really shine.
Some schools are exposing children to daily doses of lead-tainted water.
If you're in a wreck, going with the wrong tow truck driver may cost you or your insurance company a small fortune.
You're in a car accident and need a tow, but when you get the bill it's for thousands of dollars.
In a statement to KDKA-TV Investigates, the VA says it is now open to the use of psychedelics to treat PTSD.
Adam Zaffuto came home to Pittsburgh after tours of duty overseas, but the wars and their emotional scars came with him.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm on excessive noise that kids and teens are exposed to.
State Rep. Arvind Venkat's bills would help promote food safety at restaurants across the commonwealth.
It's the time of year when the trees go up, the lights get lit, and sadly, people get hurt.
Clementine Blackham needed a rare, life-saving bone marrow transplant which she eventually received.
The "Charmed" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor said she hopes to get into clinical trials as new treatments are developed but what drives her now is the desire "to prove" that she can work despite her cancer diagnosis.
A Steelers fan lost her Terrible Towel that was made in honor of her late fiancé who died unexpectedly last January.
Former Pirates player Cole Tucker and actress Vanessa Hudgens reportedly tied the knot in Mexico this weekend.
The Steelers will be without Kenny Pickett in their game against the New England Patriots on Thursday night.
Former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jim Leyland has been voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
The Cardinals had dropped nine straight road games in a row before today's win in Pittsburgh.
Forecasts are showing our region could see a wintry mix Tuesday.
U.S. and Israeli authorities say the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa was just one of multiple organizations breached by Iran-affiliated hackers who targeted a specific industrial control device because it is Israeli-made.
Heads up - tomorrow electric and gas rates could be increasing or decreasing depending on your supplier.
The Steelers and the city have officially submitted a bid for a future NFL Draft.
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month.
Former Pirates player Cole Tucker and actress Vanessa Hudgens reportedly tied the knot in Mexico this weekend.
Red Hot Chili Peppers are coming to Pittsburgh after adding several more dates to their tour.
In 1969 a rose-embroidered, rhinestone-accented suit owned by Chris Ethridge, of The Flying Burrito Brothers, was stolen from a station wagon; after more than 50 years, Ethridge's daughter found it for sale at auction.
Opera star Mildred Miller, who founded what is now known as the Pittsburgh Festival Opera, has died at age 98.
Legendary classic rockers Styx and Foreigner coming to Pittsburgh next year.
KDKA's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
KDKA's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
The fire caused significant damage to the home and garage.
A Pittsburgh defense attorney was charged with trying to meet up with underage girls.
The Cardinals had dropped nine straight road games in a row before today's win in Pittsburgh.
Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris each rushed for a touchdown in the win.
The Steelers' defense came up big with a stand in the shadow of their end goal post late in the game.
Kenny Pickett left the game with an injury and Mitch Trubisky was unable to lead a comeback rally in the second half.
What will you be for Halloween? Here are some of your favorite KDKA anchors and reporters in their costumes to give you inspiration.