How Meta Distanced Itself From Politics
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How Meta Distanced Itself From Politics

Ahead of November’s election, Meta has de-emphasized political content on Facebook, Instagram and Threads and doesn’t want to talk about candidates or campaigns.
Meta, TikTok and More Sites Engaged in ‘Vast Surveillance,’ a New FTC Study Finds
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Meta, TikTok and More Sites Engaged in ‘Vast Surveillance,’ a New FTC Study Finds

Meta, YouTube and other sites collected more data than most users realized, a new report by the Federal Trade Commission finds.
Instagram Unveils Sweeping Changes for Users Under Age 18
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Instagram Unveils Sweeping Changes for Users Under Age 18

The app, which is popular with teenagers, introduced new settings and features aimed at addressing inappropriate online contact and content, and improving sleep for users under 18.