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Meta's leadership apologised to India's government this week for restricting a post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July and for operational failures involving child abuse material and deepfake content on its platforms.
The European Commission has found that Instagram and Facebook employ addictive design features that encourage excessive use among minors, potentially exposing Meta to fines exceeding €12 billion if the company fails to implement required changes.
Research reveals Meta platforms, particularly Facebook, have become the primary marketplace for illegal wildlife trafficking in Southeast Asia. NGOs warn the company profits from the trade while failing to remove illegal listings despite repeated reports.