FTC v. Meta live: the latest from the battle over Instagram and WhatsApp
FTC v. Meta live: the latest from the battle over Instagram and WhatsApp Meta antitrust trial The long-awaited antitrust trial between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission kicked off on April 14th. Over about two months, DC District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg is hearing arguments about whether then-Facebook illegally monopolized the market for “personal […]
CFPB workers are receiving mass layoff notices
CFPB workers are receiving mass layoff notices The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is sending out mass layoff notices that appear to be in defiance of a court order blocking further layoffs following DOGE-induced cuts. “I regret to inform you that you are affected by a reduction in force (RIF) action,” says a notice reviewed […]
FTC v. Meta live: Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand
FTC v. Meta live: Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand Meta antitrust trial The long-awaited antitrust trial between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission kicked off on April 14th. Over about two months, DC District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg is hearing arguments about whether then-Facebook illegally monopolized the market for “personal social networking services” through […]
Zuckerberg’s antitrust testimony aired his wildest ideas in Meta’s history
Zuckerberg's antitrust testimony aired his wildest ideas in Meta's history Zuckerberg’s antitrust testimony aired his wildest ideas in Meta’s history Making Instagram a separate company. Buying Snapchat. Wiping everyoneâs Facebook friends. Creating a feed of only ads. These were some of the ideas that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg considered over the years as he built […]
Mark Zuckerberg once suggested wiping all Facebook friends lists to boost usage
Mark Zuckerberg once suggested wiping all Facebook friends lists to boost usage Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had a “potentially crazy idea” in 2022 to get people using Facebook more: deleting everyone’s friends’ lists. The possibility was discussed on Monday via internal emails shown by the FTC as Zuckerberg testified during Meta’s antitrust trial. Zuckerberg floated […]
Meta AI will soon train on EU users’ data
Meta AI will soon train on EU users' data Meta AI will soon train on EU users’ data Meta has announced that it’s preparing to train AI on the data of EU users of its apps, including Facebook and Instagram. The company says that includes things like public posts, comments, and their chat history with […]
Meta antitrust trial: updates from the monopoly battle with the FTC
Meta antitrust trial: updates from the monopoly battle with the FTC A long-awaited trial between Meta and the Federal Trade Commission kicks off on April 14th. Over about two months, DC District Court Judge James Boasberg will hear arguments about whether Facebook illegally monopolized the market for personal social networking services through its 2012 and […]
Meta goes to trial to avoid a breakup
Meta goes to trial to avoid a breakup On Monday, Meta will face the Federal Trade Commission in a legal fight that could reshape the social media landscape. Over the next two months, the US government will make its case that the companyâs 2012 acquisition of Instagram and 2014 acquisition of WhatsApp squashed potential threats […]
Why DOGE is killing the agency that keeps banks from ripping you off
Why DOGE is killing the agency that keeps banks from ripping you off Today, I’m talking to Rohit Chopra. He was the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) until the end of January, when President Donald Trump fired him and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) began trying to dismantle the agency. […]
The FAA hiding private jet details might not stop celebrity jet trackers
The FAA hiding private jet details might not stop celebrity jet trackers Yesterday, we wrote that a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) process would help private jet owners keep their registration details private upon request, and speculated that it would make things difficult for celebrity jet trackers. Jack Sweeney, known for his accounts tracking the […]