Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
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The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as its new president and vice chairman.
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
Meta shocked the tech world this week by moving to overhaul its approach to fact checking. Here's what the changes mean for social media users.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
The U.S. has a record 813 billionaires — the most of any country.
"You have a product that's killing people," one lawmaker told Mark Zuckerberg as the Meta CEO testified in a hearing on protecting kids online.
The social-media service, which debuted Wednesday night, is the fastest-growing app of all time, outpacing ChatGPT.
The CEO of Facebook's parent company is trying to position Threads as a direct challenger to Twitter.
A year ago, Facebook's parent company was worth $1 trillion. But a risky bet on the metaverse has investors worried.
For the last year, Facebook has been signaling it wants in on the cryptocurrency phenomenon. At its F8 developers conference last month, cofounder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he wants to make sending money as easy as sending a photo: digital, immediate, free and secure.
Facebook has taken down 652 pages, accounts and groups it says were part of a coordinated disinformation campaign.
Facebook faces two new federal lawsuits for allegedly violating the trust of the millions of users whose personal data was shared with the data-mining firm Cambridge Analytica.
A user downloaded their Facebook archive and was surprised to find several recordings that had been made years earlier and supposedly deleted.
Led by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, 37 state Attorneys General sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday.
Breaking more than four days of silence, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted mistakes and outlined steps to protect user data in light of a privacy scandal involving a Trump-connected data-mining firm.
Facebook once aimed to connect the world. Now it would be happy just to reconnect part of it - and Google and others hope to join it.
An Ohio family says they learned just 20 minutes before dinner this week that a planned mystery guest would be Facebook founder and billionaire Mark Zuckerberg.
To revive interest in smartphones, Samsung and LG are improving their cameras and embracing the nascent world of virtual reality.
Oculus, owned by Facebook, has confirmed that a new building in Oakland called Schenley Place will be its new Pittsburgh headquarters.
Facebook is changing again. This time the company says they are focused on clearing the clutter, and creating "a personalized newspaper."
During the current election campaign, for the first time in American history, President Barack Obama and the "left" have made success in America to be negative.
The recent marriage of Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg prompted lots of talk of pre-nuptial agreements. Turns out the Zuckerbergs may have started something new and different -- a relationship agreement.
Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg visited CMU's campus today to recruit students to work for the social networking site.
Strong winds brought down trees and wires as the storms moved through the Pittsburgh area Thursday.
Wind will once again be the main concern as another round of storms is possible in the Pittsburgh area.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Thomas J. Birko Memorial Stadium at Montour High School.
Body camera video has been released from the investigation into the teen accused of killing PennWest California student Karoline Heintz. Royce Moser has been charged with homicide.
A Washington County family is speaking out after a top-tier Fernando Mendoza trading card went missing.
Intense storms brought tornado warnings, widespread damage and power outages to the Pittsburgh area.
Body camera video has been released from the investigation into the teen accused of killing PennWest California student Karoline Heintz. Royce Moser has been charged with homicide.
Jayden Fox, a 21-year-old U.S. Army soldier, is accused of raping a 12-year-old girl from Ohio.
Strong winds brought down trees and wires as the storms moved through the Pittsburgh area Thursday.
Wind will once again be the main concern as another round of storms is possible in the Pittsburgh area.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
With proposed 50% tariffs on the table, the cost of new and used cars could increase by thousands in the near future.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
Table Magazine's Arts & Culture Editor, Sean Collier, shares his top picks for weekend activities!
Pittsburgh Tech Week is putting a spotlight on the people, ideas, and technology that are shaping the next chapter of this city!
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's Greek food festival takes place from 9/3-9/6!
Fine Wine & Good Spirits mixes up bourbon cocktails from the PTL studio!
The Palace Theatre in Greensburg is celebrating 100 years of unforgettable performances!
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
An attempt to regulate Pennsylvania's pet cremation industry just hit a wall.
Pennsylvania health officials said an out-of-state person tested positive for measles and may have exposed others at a Pennsylvania Turnpike service plaza in Westmoreland County.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Thomas J. Birko Memorial Stadium at Montour High School.
Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky are asking to cancel a hearing related to an accuser recanting his claims.
The National High School Football Hall of Fame is looking for a new permanent home, and Pittsburgh is on its list of candidates.
Rookie right-hander Khristian Curtis worked three-plus innings to pick up his first major league win as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped San Francisco 5-2.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are kicking off the 2026 season with a week-long celebration across the city.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
A second round of storms is possible in the Pittsburgh area on Friday, with winds once again being the main concern. KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley has the morning forecast.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Newly released police body camera footage shows officers finding the body of a PennWest California University student allegedly killed by her boyfriend.
Intense storms brought tornado warnings, widespread damage and power outages to the Pittsburgh area on Thursday.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
