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Meta avoids upcoming social media addiction trial after plaintiff withdraws
A 15‑year‑old Florida teen identified as R.K.C. withdrew the lawsuit that would have taken Meta to trial in Los Angeles, following similar settlements with TikTok, Snap and YouTube. The withdrawal removes the next bellwether case testing claims of addictive design.
UK to announce ban on social media for under‑16s
The British government will soon unveil a rule that bars anyone under 16 from using social‑media platforms, forcing firms to roll out strict age‑verification systems. The move is part of a wider push to tighten online safety for minors.
Meta launches subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp
Meta rolled out paid subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, priced between $4.99 and $7.99 per month, offering ad-free experiences and AI features [TechCrunch].
ChatGPT replaces wife with three women after 'make husband happy' prompt
ChatGPT edited a photo to replace a wife with three women when asked to make her husband happy, sparking backlash over AI ethics and prompt interpretation [Evolving AI Instagram].