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Meta challenges UK regulator over Online Safety Act fees

Meta Platforms Inc. has launched a legal challenge against the UK media regulator Ofcom over the way online safety fees and potential penalties are calculated under the country’s new digital rules.

07 May 2026-17:56
Ireland probes Meta’s algorithmic recommendations

Meta’s Facebook and Instagram are being investigated in Ireland amid concerns that their recommendation algorithms may breach the EU’s Digital Services Act, the watchdog Coimisiún na Meán announced Tuesday.

05 May 2026-20:48
Zee sues Nykaa over Instagram reels copyright dispute

Zee Entertainment Enterprises has filed a lawsuit against Indian beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted songs in promotional Instagram reels.

05 May 2026-14:35
The impact of Instagram workouts on beginner gym injuries and safety rules

The rise of fitness influencers on Instagram has contributed to an increase in gym injuries among beginners who often attempt complex routines without proper guidance.

05 May 2026-11:28
Meta risks platform changes in New Mexico court case

A trial set to begin in New Mexico on Monday could lead to sweeping changes in how Meta Platforms operates its major services, including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

02 May 2026-16:36
Iran's monthslong internet shutdown is crushing businesses in an already battered economy

Iran’s 90 million people have been cut off from the global internet for most of 2026, one of the world’s longest and strictest national shutdowns.

01 May 2026-13:01
Instagram's new push for authenticity: Cracking down on unoriginal photo posts

Instagram is expanding its war on recycled content. While the platform has spent the last few years penalizing unoriginal Reels, it is now turning its attention toward static photo posts.

01 May 2026-12:49
EU launches age verification app to protect children online

The European Commission has announced that its new age verification app is ready for deployment across the EU, with a mandate for all member states to roll it out by the end of 2026.

30 Apr 2026-15:00
EU urges Meta to block under-13s on Facebook, Instagram

Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram were charged on Wednesday with violating key European Union tech regulations, with EU regulators stating that the company must take further steps to prevent children under 13 from accessing the platforms.

29 Apr 2026-22:39
EU charges Meta: Facebook and Instagram "fail" to protect kids

The European Union has accused Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of breaching major digital rules and failing to adequately protect children under the age of 13 from accessing its platforms.

29 Apr 2026-11:20