Category: Facebook Inc

Judge Said to Allow Meta’s Deal for Virtual Reality Start-Up to Move Forward

The New York Times – Business:
The ruling, which is under seal, is a defeat for the Federal Trade Commission, which tried to block Meta’s deal with a rarely used antitrust argument.
GoodRx Leaked User Health Data to Facebook and Google, F.T.C. Says

The New York Times – Business:
The popular drug discount app deceptively shared details on users’ illnesses and medicines with ad firms, regulators said in a legal complaint.
Meta to Reinstate Trump’s Facebook and Instagram Accounts

The New York Times – Business:
Donald Trump had been barred from the social media platforms after the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the Capitol. Twitter reinstated him last year.
Meta’s Oversight Board Calls for Overhaul of Nude Photo Standards

The New York Times – Business:
A dispute over photos of bare chests with the nipples covered, posted on Instagram by a transgender and nonbinary couple, has prompted a call for the platform to clarify its content guidelines.
Supreme Court Poised to Reconsider Key Tenets of Online Speech

The New York Times – Business:
The cases could significantly affect the power and responsibilities of social media platforms.
With Many Retailers Offering Online Sales, Phony Sites Blend In

The New York Times – Business:
Preying on shoppers strapped for cash and time, scammers are setting up fake sites that claim to have deep discounts on premium brands.
Facebook’s Bridge to Nowhere

The New York Times – Business:
The tech giant had already remade the virtual world. For a brief period, it also tried to make it easier for people in the Bay Area to get to work. Then it gave up.
Meta Fined $414 Million After Ad Practices Ruled Illegal Under EU Law

The New York Times – Business:
The decision is one of the most consequential issued under the E.U.’s landmark data-protection law and creates a new business headwind for the social media giant.
Meta Fined $414 Million After Ad Practices Ruled Illegal Under EU Law

The New York Times – Business:
The decision is one of the most consequential issued under the E.U.’s landmark data-protection law and creates a new business headwind for the social media giant.
As Covid-19 Continues to Spread, So Does Misinformation About It

The New York Times – Business:
Doctors are exasperated by the persistence of false and misleading claims about the virus.
Mark Zuckerberg Testifies About Meta’s Virtual Reality Ambitions

The New York Times – Business:
Meta’s chief executive made a rare court appearance as the Federal Trade Commission tries to block his company’s purchase of the virtual reality start-up Within.
Elizabeth Warren Raises Questions About Elon Musk and Twitter

The New York Times – Business:
In a letter to Tesla’s board, the Democratic senator asks whether investors have been harmed by the billionaire tech mogul’s time running the social network.