Meta fined record $1.3 billion by EU over handling of user data
A European Union regulator said Meta's infringement was "very serious since it concerns transfers that are systematic, repetitive and continuous."
Fallout from SCOTUS-Twitter decision
The Supreme Court has rejected efforts to hold Twitter liable for allegations of aiding and abetting terrorism. The case stems from a lawsuit that claimed Twitter assisted ISIS terrorists by allowing their content to be posted on its platform. CBS News' chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more on how the decision will affect other social media platforms.
Supreme Court sides with internet firms in suits by terror victims' families
The court sidestepped a ruling that could have limited the scope of a federal law known as Section 230 that serves as a powerful shield for internet companies.
Twitter to introduce encrypted messaging and new chat services
Elon Musk said the new features will strengthen privacy, while the social platform also plans to introduce voice and video calling
Mark Zuckerberg wins gold, silver in his first jiu-jitsu competition
The Meta CEO thanked his trainers after notching the wins at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu contest this weekend.
Facebook has 3 billion users. Many of them are old.
TikTok's uncertain future could spur Facebook's resurgence, but only if the latter can woo young users.
Mom seeks friends for son with Down syndrome
Donna Herter says her 24-year-old son, Christian Bowers, was desperate for friends. Bowers has Down syndrome, and his mom didn't know where to turn. So she wrote a post on Facebook that went viral — and gained Bowers many new friends.
Bipartisan bill would ban kids under age 13 from using social media
The bill would also require children ages 13 to 17 to receive parental consent to create a social media account.
Facebook users can get settlement money
If you used Facebook in the last 16 years, you might be owed some money. Wall Street Journal reporter Cordilia James joins CBS News to talk about the settlement.
Facebook parent company urged to keep minors out of metaverse
Some teenagers are already on Horizon Worlds and have been subject to racist content, children's rights advocates say.
Families suing social media companies
More than 150 lawsuits against social media giants TikTok, Meta and others will proceed next year. Sharyn Alfonsi spoke with some of the families suing social media.
Meta launches paid verification subscription service in U.S.
The launch comes the same week that the company laid off about 10,000 workers.
YouTube reinstates Trump's account ahead of 2024 campaign
YouTube's decision means the former president's accounts on three major social media platforms have been restored ahead of the 2024 election.
Meta to lay off 10,000 workers as part of "year of efficiency"
Zuckerberg said funding low-priority projects is costly and company functions better as leaner organization.
Meta to cut thousands of jobs
Insider reporter Grace Kay joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the announcement that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, would be laying off employees after suggesting it didn't plan more job cuts.
Supreme Court case could reshape "fundamental architecture" of the internet
The Supreme Court is for the first time considering the scope of Section 230, which provides legal immunity to online companies for content posted by third parties.
Meta to launch paid verification service
Meta will begin testing its new subscription service later this week, which will offer a blue badge to verified accounts on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. Louise Matsakis, a technology reporter for Semafor, joins CBS News to discuss what this new subscription plan entails.
Meta launching paid verification system for Facebook and Instagram
In a Facebook post, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the new verification system called "Meta Verified" will cost $11.99 month on web or $14.99 a month for iPhone users.
Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
Biden pushes for Medicare and Social Security
President Biden traveled to Florida today to speak about strengthening Social Security and Medicare. And former President Donald Trump made a return to Facebook after his ban was lifted. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more on the path to 2024.
GoodRx shared consumer health data with Facebook, Google, FTC says
FTC is fining GoodRx for alleged unauthorized disclosures of consumers' personal health info to Facebook, Google, others.
Why Meta is reinstating Trump's accounts
Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts two years after they were suspended in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mike Isaac, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to explain what's behind the decision.
Meta to reinstate Trump's Facebook account
Social media giant Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts. And Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott announces that he will seek reelection, forgoing a 2024 presidential bid. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers to discuss.
Meta to reinstate Trump on Facebook
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, says it will reinstate the accounts of former President Donald Trump in the coming weeks. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson with more on the company's decision and the potential impact.
Facebook, Instagram to reinstate Trump accounts
Former President Trump will soon be allowed back on Facebook and Instagram. A spokesperson for Meta, the social media platforms' parent company, said Trump's two-year suspension is over and his accounts will be reinstated in the coming weeks.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.