Meta failed to protect social media users from scam ads, lawsuit alleges
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
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The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
People who filed claims as part of Facebook's privacy settlement could get their money over the next 10 weeks.
Fake Facebook pages have been popping up claiming to be the iconic iceball cart, but the owner says they're all scams.
Instagram users reported violent and other inappropriate content showing up in their Reels feeds.
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.
The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips you can use to tell fact from fiction online.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
Users reported problems accessing many of Meta's social media services, including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Facebook and Instagram users earlier today reported that they were booted out of the social media platforms, with many unable to log back in.
"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.
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.
Dozens of US states, including California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people's mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to the platforms.
The application to collect part of Meta's data privacy settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
Elon Musk says the rebranding will see Twitter evolving into payments, banking and commerce, to go along with messaging.
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.
GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan said there's room for movement locally in comparison to the national average.
Hector Saballos Jr. has filed a lawsuit against the bar, citing negligence and safety issues.
Evan Jackson, 19, and Kiara Williams, 19, are each facing charges in connection with a Swissvale armed carjacking earlier this month.
Police are searching for a suspect in a brutal assault in Beaver County.
A 6-year-old boy died in a motocross crash in West Virginia over the weekend, officials say.
Evan Jackson, 19, and Kiara Williams, 19, are each facing charges in connection with a Swissvale armed carjacking earlier this month.
The eaglets in the U.S. Steel nest are starting to fledge, with two of them recently taking their first flights above the Monongahela River.
GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan said there's room for movement locally in comparison to the national average.
Hector Saballos Jr. has filed a lawsuit against the bar, citing negligence and safety issues.
Police are searching for a suspect in a brutal assault in Beaver County.
A Democratic push is underway in Harrisburg to redefine how immigration enforcement operates in Pennsylvania, though it is facing significant opposition.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
On both sides of the aisle, there's agreement that data center development is happening fast, and the companies behind them need regulation.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
There are certain things in life we never really think about until they start getting harder. Marine Daniel Hill showed Heather and David some sit-to-stand exercises that prove a little strength training goes a long way.
Most people spend their weekends trying to avoid traffic, but Boaz found an event that’s eliminating it. It’s called OpenStreetsPGH, an event put on by Bike Pittsburgh, and Boaz was live with an early preview.
If your dog or cat has been acting a little off lately, there may be a reason why. Luckily, pet whisperer Dr. Mike Hutchinson has the answers.
Heather and David discuss their weekends, and Heather reveals her family’s brand new four-legged addition!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade and Washington County Tourism are showing us how we can see above the Earth at the Mingo Creek Park Observatory!
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Nick Gonzalez and Bryan Reynolds homered to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 8-6 on Sunday.
Jake McCarthy hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run off Paul Skenes and the Colorado Rockies survived another tense ninth inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday night.
Pinch-hitter Braxton Fulford hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning, leading the Rockies to a 4-3 win over the Pirates.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
Pittsburgh's gas prices are dropping, but not as fast as they are in other parts of Pennsylvania.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Police are searching for a suspect in a brutal assault in Beaver County.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast.
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.
