Meta to allow teens' parents to disable private chats with AI after backlash over flirty chatbots
Meta announced on Friday parents would be allowed to disable their teenagers' private chats with AI characters, the latest safety measure for its social media platforms.
Meta under scrutiny over child safety as Instagram rolls out ‘PG-13’ rules for teens
Meta spokesperson Tara Hopkins unveils PG-13 content filters for Instagram teen accounts to block age-inappropriate posts and risky behavior amid safety concerns.
Meta places new safeguards on teen Instagram accounts, introduces PG-13-guided content filters
Instagram will moderate the content for users under 18 using filters guided by the PG-13 movie rating system, parent company Meta announced on Tuesday.
Man with cerebral palsy films delivery robot colliding with mobility scooter in viral video
Mark Chaney's viral video appeared to show a food delivery robot colliding with his mobility scooter, which he said raises safety concerns for those with disabilities.
Bipartisan senators call for Instagram to shut down its new map feature, citing children's safety concerns
Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal are pushing for Instagram's new map feature to be shut down, warning it could pose risks to children's safety.
ADL and JLens get proxy advisors' support for Meta shareholder proposal
The ADL and its affiliate JLens are putting forward a proposal calling on Meta to issue a detailed report on its handling of hateful content.
Oregon man who quit job and cashed out 401(k) completes 2,000-mile sailing journey to Hawaii with cat
Oliver Widger sails from Oregon to Hawaii with his cat, gaining millions of followers. Greeted by fans and Governor Green, he plans his next adventure to French Polynesia.
FTC could be in trouble as Meta antitrust trial enters second week, expert says
The Meta antitrust trial brought forth by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is entering its second week, with experts growing skeptical of the agency's case.
Sheryl Sandberg says Meta considered blocking competitors' ads in landmark antitrust trial
Former Meta Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg's testimony reveals the company contemplated restricting competitor access to its platform.
FOX Business Briefs 4/16
FTC: Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram; Retail sales rose more than expected in March; Report: Gen Z & millennials are going on more cruises.
Instagram Teen Accounts unveils new built-in protections to block nudity, livestreams
Instagram Teen Accounts has released new built-in protections for parents, including restriction on livestreaming and a feature to blur nude images in DMs.
Instagram Teen Accounts adds new features for parents to protect their kids
Instagram Global Director of Public Policy Tara Hopkins spoke with Fox Business about the new built-in protections.
Meta approves bonuses of up to 200% for company execs as it lays off workers
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced that it approved a change to its bonus policy for executives other than the CEO that will raise payouts from 75% to 200%.
Entrepreneurs not on Instagram and Facebook are ‘leaving money on the table,’ says Rob Luna
Rob Luna Enterprise CEO Rob Luna gives his take on Meta’s market success and gives investment advice on ‘Making Money.’
Mark Zuckerberg praises benefits of 'masculine energy', calls corporate America 'culturally neutered'
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who recently announced major policy overhauls for the company, discussed the corporate world's approach to masculinity and what he thinks needs to change.
Meta policy chief says decision to end DEI ensures company hires 'the most talented people'
FIRST ON FOX: Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan told Fox News Digital that the move to end its diversity, equity and inclusion programs will ensure that the company is "building teams with the most talented people."
UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors
UFC CEO Dana White was among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors, as the strong Donald Trump supporter teams up with Mark Zuckerberg's company.
Meta to face Massachusetts lawsuit claiming its features purposefully addict children, judge rules
Meta cannot dismiss a lawsuit brought by Massachusetts, alleging that the social media company knowingly used features that could be addictive to children.
Meta fires staff who abused $25 meal vouchers: report
Meta fired about two dozen staffers in Los Angeles who were abusing the company's program of providing $25 meal vouchers for use in the office, according to a new report.
Instagram releases teen accounts with built-in privacy, parental controls
Instagram launched a new Teen Accounts experience that includes built-in privacy and parental controls that limit teens' app usage and the types of content they interact with.