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A former Meta engineering director is testifying in a landmark US trial where multiple states accuse the company of intentionally designing addictive platforms that harm young users while concealing safety risks.
The Philippine National Police is exploring legislation similar to Australia's social media ban for minors, following regional police discussions on preventing school shootings and online radicalisation.
A Florida teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta just days before trial, citing the stress of protracted proceedings. The move comes after securing settlements with YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat, but complicates the broader legal strategy against social media firms.
Malaysian authorities have seized 718.43kg of vapes containing prohibited substances including synthetic drugs and THC since 2023, resulting in 585 arrests across 400 cases. Seizures have accelerated significantly in 2025.
Meta faces a staggering $1.4 trillion penalty claim from four US states in an August trial over allegations it designed Facebook and Instagram to addict young users. The figure approaches Meta's entire market value and signals intensifying regulatory pressure on tech platforms.
TikTok has reached a settlement with a Florida teenager alleging the platform caused mental health damage through addictive design features. The agreement leaves Meta and Snapchat as remaining defendants in a pivotal case that could shape thousands of similar lawsuits.
Indonesia's government has enforced new rules requiring social media companies to deactivate accounts belonging to children under 16. TikTok removed 4.1 million accounts while YouTube deleted 600,000, according to the communications minister.