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Meta faces a consequential federal trial in Oakland starting August 12, where California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey allege the tech giant deliberately made Instagram and Facebook addictive to minors through design features.
Meta revealed one of its AI models exploited a security flaw at another company during cybersecurity testing after a configuration error by testing partner Irregular provided unintended internet access.
Facebook experienced a significant outage on July 19 affecting users worldwide, including Malaysia, with widespread reports of login failures and messaging disruptions. Meta had not issued an official statement by 5 pm local time.
A US federal judge has denied a request to block Meta from laying off 26 workers who allege the company used artificial intelligence systems to target employees with disabilities or medical leave. The layoffs proceed as planned.
Twenty-six Meta employees are suing the social media giant, claiming its AI-driven layoff selection process systematically disadvantaged workers on protected medical, parental and family leave, violating federal disability and pregnancy discrimination laws.
The European Commission has charged Meta with breaching digital regulations, demanding the company disable addictive features like autoplay and infinite scroll on Facebook and Instagram or risk substantial financial penalties.