Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
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The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial. Jurors sided with state prosecutors who argued that Meta prioritized profits over safety.
A Los Angeles judge ordered Meta officials to remove their AI glasses at a trial over the impact of social media on users.
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as its new president and vice chairman.
Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the rise in artificial intelligence.
The reported settlement comes a day after an $8 billion class-action lawsuit began in court.
The case is expected to run through late next week and include testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former COO Sheryl Sandberg.
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
Meta is teaming with defense startup Anduril Industries to create new defense products that use AI and augmented reality.
Meta confirms Axios report that the company is is axing its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including for hiring and training.
Bezos, Musk and Zuckerberg are the three richest people in the world, according to Forbes.
Meta shocked the tech world this week by moving to overhaul its approach to fact checking. Here's what the changes mean for social media users.
Fact-checking firms that teamed with Meta are refuting CEO Mark Zuckerberg's suggestion linking their work to censorship.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says federal pressure on his social media platforms to take down certain COVID-19 content in 2021 was "wrong," and he'd resist similar attempts in the future.
The U.S. has a record 813 billionaires — the most of any country.
"You have a product that's killing people," one lawmaker told Mark Zuckerberg as the Meta CEO testified in a hearing on protecting kids online.
Among the ideas discussed was whether there should be an independent agency to oversee certain aspects of the rapidly developing technology.
The social-media service, which debuted Wednesday night, is the fastest-growing app of all time, outpacing ChatGPT.
Two Adams County deputies fired their weapons after giving commands to Jesse Klopfenstein, according to the sheriff's office. His girlfriend disputes that claim.
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
Colorado emergency responders closed the westbound lanes of Interstate 76 for much of Friday morning after a fatal crash involving a trash truck and a pedestrian.
President Trump recently signed an executive order fast tracking FDA review of the drug ibogaine and expanding access to it. But do you know what it is?
Two Adams County deputies fired their weapons after giving commands to Jesse Klopfenstein, according to the sheriff's office. His girlfriend disputes that claim.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
Colorado emergency responders closed the westbound lanes of Interstate 76 for much of Friday morning after a fatal crash involving a trash truck and a pedestrian.
President Trump recently signed an executive order fast tracking FDA review of the drug ibogaine and expanding access to it. But do you know what it is?
The union and the Sheridan School District have reached a tentative agreement to end the longest teachers strike in the state in 40 years.
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A tentative agreement was reached on Thursday after a state-led negotiation with Gov. Jared Polis' office.
An immersive play about foster care that's in rehearsals in Colorado is aiming to give audiences an enhanced understanding about what children go through. It's called "Crossroads: The Journey of Rebecoming," and executive director of Cobbled Streets Shari Shrink and CEO of Better Together Productions Lara Smedley spoke about it in a CBS Colorado newscast.
Desert bighorn sheep are built to withstand very hot and extreme environments. Conservation efforts have been focused on boosting their population in America.
A federal judge has ordered federal immigration officials to release the family of the Boulder firebombing suspect from a Texas immigration detention center, and barred the government from deporting them.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh. Here is the full list of Round 1 picks.
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced they have contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
Those in Denver on Saturday likely noticed it was a little more crowded than usual. It wasn't just the nice weather; two big sports games brought tens of thousands of fans to the stands.
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
While the U.S. sends representatives to Islamabad, Israel's fight with Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
Attorneys for a DOJ program that accredits nonprofits to help provide legal help to immigrants were transferred last month, creating setbacks for a number of legal aid groups.
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
Gov. Jared Polis says relief is on the way for Colorado homeowners struggling with high insurance premiums. The governor released a report called Colorado's Roadmap to Reduce Homeowner's Insurance Premiums.
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
Attorneys for a DOJ program that accredits nonprofits to help provide legal help to immigrants were transferred last month, creating setbacks for a number of legal aid groups.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
New lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using consumers' browser activity and other personal data to set airfares.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipulate her.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.