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- 1German court holds Meta liable for scam ads●German court rules Meta liable for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A German court has ruled that Meta is liable for fraudulent advertisements that ran on Facebook and Instagram, per a report from The Next Web. The decision means the company can be held responsible when users are deceived by scam ads on its platforms, rather than being treated as a neutral host. It is being read as a significant precedent for platform accountability in Europe.
- 2Social media platforms reject paid ads for Alex Gibney's Musk documentary▼The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)
YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all refused to run paid advertisements for Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk', distributed by Bleecker Street and set for release on October 9, citing policies on political content. X has not responded to the distributor's inquiries at all. Bleecker Street is appealing the rejections as the film's release date approaches.
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Discord is facing criticism after moving forward with age verification requirements, with users raising concerns about privacy, data security, and how identity documents or facial scans will be handled. Critics argue the measures could expose sensitive personal information, while supporters say platforms must do more to protect minors. Debate is spreading across social media as the rollout continues.
- 4Madonna Opens MTV VMAs With Provocative Performance and Cameos▼Madonna opens MTV VMAs with provocative performance and celebrity cameos
Madonna opened the MTV Video Music Awards with a provocative performance that featured cameo appearances from fellow celebrities. The staging generated immediate buzz across news outlets and social media, with commentators debating the singer's showmanship and boundary-pushing style. The VMAs have long served as a platform for Madonna's most talked-about moments, and this year's opening was no exception.
- 5EU social media firms face lawsuits over harms to minors▼EU: Social media companies face lawsuits over alleged mental health and safety harms to minors
Social media companies in the European Union are facing lawsuits alleging that their platforms cause mental health and safety harms to minors. The claims centre on the design and operation of services used by young people, and reflect growing legal and regulatory pressure on technology firms to protect children online. Further details about the plaintiffs and specific companies involved remain limited.
- 6Alabama Takes TikTok to Court Over Children's Mental Health●TikTok On Trial: Alabama Says Platform Hurts Kids Mental Health
Alabama has filed legal action against TikTok, arguing that the platform harms children's mental health. The lawsuit adds to a growing series of state-level legal challenges in the United States accusing social media companies of designing addictive features that damage young users' wellbeing. The case is drawing attention to ongoing debates over tech regulation and child safety online.
- 7Freedom United warns traffickers exploit social media to sell children●# News : Freedom United warns # traffickers are using # socialmedia to groom and sell children while # BigTech hides beh
Anti-trafficking organisation Freedom United warns that traffickers are using social media platforms to groom and sell children, while major technology companies avoid liability under Section 230 of US law, which shields platforms from responsibility for content posted by users. The campaign group argues the legal framework lets BigTech evade accountability for enabling child trafficking, and is pressing for stronger children's rights protections and reform of platform immunity rules.
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Rapper Macklemore has announced a tour under the banner 'Free Palestine', drawing wide attention online. The announcement quickly spread across social media, with supporters praising the artist for using his platform on the Gaza conflict and critics questioning his stance. Reactions remain divided along familiar political lines.
- 9Congress urged to treat online child exploitation as health crisis▼Congress must treat online child exploitation like the health crisis it is
A new opinion piece argues that US lawmakers should address online child exploitation as a public health crisis rather than through piecemeal legislation. The call adds to mounting pressure on Congress to act as concerns grow over children's exposure to exploitation and harmful content on social media and other online platforms.
- 10OpenAI recruits influencers to shape public image●OpenAI is enlisting an influencer army to make it look 'good for the world'
OpenAI is paying a network of social media influencers to promote ChatGPT and burnish its reputation as a force for good, according to a Business Insider report. The strategy reportedly includes sponsorships and advertising deals on platforms like Instagram, as the company works to win public trust amid growing scrutiny of AI's impact.
- 11Commentary says social media puts unsustainable pressure on artists●Social media advertising places unsustainable expectations on artists
A commentary in The Daily Orange argues that social media advertising places unrealistic and unsustainable expectations on artists. The piece contends that platforms require constant content production and self-promotion, turning creative work into a relentless marketing cycle. It has drawn attention among readers debating how digital demands affect creative careers.