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A US-Sanctioned Oligarch Ran Pro-Kremlin Ads on Facebook—Again

Meta earned over $200,000 from an ad campaign, seen by millions, that pushed pro-Kremlin talking points and undermined local elections in Moldova, according to new research.

Meta allowed a Russian oligarch to use 100+ fake Facebook pages to run ads that amassed 155 million impressions and earned Meta at LEAST $200,000 in revenue. Protect democracy or help Putin? Zuckerberg is showing us who his real friends are.

“The harm that parents are seeing every day with kids who can’t put their phones down, who are cutting themselves…is so real and so tangible.” This is why parents are pushing for federal and state action across the country. It’s time for lawmakers to step up.

Advocates push for federal online safety laws as states take lead - Roll Call

At least 15 states have pursued legislation that would require online companies to protect the safety of kids using their platforms.

Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, X, and YouTube made over $11 BILLION solely in U.S. advertising from minors in 2023. Social media platforms will always put profits before kids safety and well-being. Thats why we need to pass legislation to force them to protect minors.

Google’s AI moves in search are a threat to news publishers everywhere. Estimates foreshadow a possible 40% loss of Google-generated web traffic due to Google’s scraping practices. It’s stealing intellectual property, and it would hollow out our already fragile information ecosystem.

News Publishers See Google’s AI Search Tool as a Traffic-Destroying Nightmare

Tech giant’s AI-powered search product is being tested on roughly 10 million users; publishers rely on Google for traffic and see a gathering storm

Oh, how the narrative shifts! The American people see Google's predatory business model and monopolistic practices for what they really are. With pending litigation in search and adtech, this is a shot over the bow and sign of things to come.

Analysis | Google antitrust loss shows juries can be a path to victory for critics

Video game maker Epic Games may have unlocked the legal tactic’s potential.

NEW: Report from Pew Research shows 1-in-5 13 to 17-year olds are on YouTube and TikTok “almost constantly.” This is another example of social media companies designing their platforms to get kids addicted.

Pew: Many teens use social media "almost constantly"

Nearly 1 in 5 teens is on YouTube or TikTok "almost constantly."

To Meta, kids aren’t kids. They’re a means to an end, a data set, a big dollar sign. This is why we need the #KidsOnlineSafetyAct to hold Big Tech accountable for kids' privacy & safety.

At Meta, Millions of Underage Users Were an ‘Open Secret,’ States Say

Meta “routinely documented” children under 13 on Instagram and collected their data, according to a newly unsealed complaint.

A major win for the FTC and one of the most important developments in the fight for protecting kids online. 💯 When it comes to violating kids’ privacy, Meta is a repeat offender. We applaud this legal win and FTC for standing up for children and teens.

Analysis | FTC notches legal win in privacy fight with Meta

The agency’s plan could serve as a roadmap against other industry giants.

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Meta Whistleblower Just Proved Why Young People Like Me Don’t Feel Safe Online

You would think social media platforms are working overtime to keep potential predators away from kids. Yet, hey seem to be making it more difficult to report abuse.