Epstein accusers face relentless harassment; threats and intimidation escalate after identities exposed in Justice Department filesVictims of Jeffrey Epstein face severe threats and harassment. Their identities were exposed in government files, leading to online abuse a...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
US Supreme Court declined to hear Meta's challenge to Vermont social media addiction lawsuitThe US Supreme Court has refused to hear Meta's appeal. This allows a lawsuit against Meta's Instagram to proceed. Vermont's attorney gener...
26 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school districtSocial media giants, including Meta, TikTok, Snap, and Google's YouTube, have settled the first of many lawsuits filed by school districts....
22 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen timeTech giants Meta and Google funded trusted children's brands to teach responsible tech use. This occurred even as their apps were designed ...
14 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
US nears $400 million settlement with TikTok on child-privacy violations: ABC NewsUS government is close to a $400 million deal with TikTok. This settlement addresses claims of child privacy breaches. The funds are report...
09 May, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
New Mexico seeks $3.7 billion, changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trialNew Mexico is suing Meta Platforms, accusing it of harming young users. The state wants a judge to declare Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and ...
05 May, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phaseNew Mexico prosecutors are demanding significant changes to Meta's social media platforms. This follows a jury verdict finding the company ...
04 May, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
ORS sales melt in March after govt's stricter labelling normsIndia’s oral rehydration solution (ORS) market has declined after regulatory action restricted the labelling of sugary drinks as ORS, affec...
01 May, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
US lawmakers take on AI chatbots, fraud in new billsAmerican lawmakers are collaborating on new artificial intelligence legislation. The proposals aim to enhance safety for children and worke...
28 Apr, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Juries take the lead in the push for child online safetyTwo juries have held social media giants accountable for harming young users. This marks a significant shift, validating a new legal strate...
26 Mar, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
Meta ordered to pay $375 million in New Mexico trial over child exploitation, user safety claimsIn a landmark decision, a jury in New Mexico has convicted Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, of breaching stat...
25 Mar, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Texas AG sues Roblox for 'putting paedophiles and profits' over children's safety; Gaming giant hits back with 'misrepresentations and sensationalized claims' commentTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Roblox. The lawsuit accuses the gaming platform of failing to protect children. Paxton claims Ro...
07 Nov, 2025, 12.50 PM IST
North Carolina mother sues Roblox; alleges platform enabled exploitation of 10-year-old daughterA North Carolina mother has sued Roblox. She alleges the platform facilitated her daughter's sexual exploitation. The lawsuit claims Roblox...
24 Aug, 2025, 02.11 AM IST
Is Roblox really shutting down on September 1 amid backlash over kids protection?A viral rumor claiming Roblox would shut down on September 1st sparked panic, fueled by a fake social media post citing safety concerns. Wh...
21 Aug, 2025, 02.09 PM IST
Roblox in hot water: Louisiana slaps gaming giant with explosive new lawsuitLouisiana’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation, claiming the platform enables child predators by failing to im...
19 Aug, 2025, 12.13 AM IST
Snap sued by New Mexico over failure to protect children from sexual exploitationThe lawsuit brought by New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez said a months-long investigation found that Snapchat was a primary platform ...
06 Sep, 2024, 06.07 PM IST
Meta documents show 100,000 kids sexually harassed daily on Facebook, InstagramA recent court case concerning child abuse on Meta's Facebook and Instagram apps claimed that an internal company estimate from 2021 indica...
20 Jan, 2024, 10.58 AM IST