Zuckerberg questioned on under-13 Instagram users in social media trial
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.
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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.
Wednesday, Mark Zuckerberg took the stand in Los Angeles Superior Court to answer questions about its effects on the mental health of young users. Plaintiffs and their parents claim the apps are intentionally addictive and harmful. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Sen. Josh Hawley.
"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.
The social-media service, which debuted Wednesday night, is the fastest-growing app of all time, outpacing ChatGPT.
The CEO of Facebook's parent company is trying to position Threads as a direct challenger to Twitter.
The Meta CEO tweeted at Musk as he says more than 10 million people signed up for his Twitter-rival app Threads within hours of its launch.
Zuckerberg said funding low-priority projects is costly and company functions better as leaner organization.
In a Facebook post, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the new verification system called "Meta Verified" will cost $11.99 month on web or $14.99 a month for iPhone users.
"I got this wrong," admits CEO Mark Zuckerberg as his company grapples with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
A year ago, Facebook's parent company was worth $1 trillion. But a risky bet on the metaverse has investors worried.
Federal regulators have fined Facebook $5 billion for privacy violations and holding CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally responsible in a limited fashion.
New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has written to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding big changes in corporate governance.
The social media giant is accused of releasing private information to other tech companies, like Amazon, Netflix and Spotify.
Facebook lost about $119 billion of its value on Thursday, marking the biggest one-day loss in U.S. market history.
On Tuesday, Zuckerberg took questions from 44 senators seeking an explanation for how Facebook failed to prevent a data-mining company from gathering personal information on 87 million users.
Zuckerberg testified to a joint hearing of the Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committees, answering questions about privacy and politics.
Facebook is under fire for one privacy crisis, but its founders' history has not always helped its cause.
Facebook users are supposed to start learning whether or not they are one of the 87 million whose data was compromised in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, but so far it doesn't seem like anyone has received a notification.
Facebook says as many as 87 million people may have had their data accessed in the Cambridge Analytica scandal — an increase from the 50 million disclosed in published reports.
A user downloaded a Facebook archive and was surprised to find several recordings that had been made years earlier and supposedly deleted.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is taking on a giant of the video game industry, Valve Games, alleging that they essentially enable illegal gambling through an in-game mechanic known as a "loot box."
It is not clear who was in the Florida-registered speedboat or why they fired on Cuban border patrol troops.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says it will test out self-driving shuttles at Newark Liberty International Airport this spring.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined Wednesday to say whether he agreed with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on whether or not people who hurled snowballs at police officers in Washington Square Park Monday should face charges.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Councilmember Yusef Salaam are introducing a series of bills aimed at combating hate crimes Wednesday.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is taking on a giant of the video game industry, Valve Games, alleging that they essentially enable illegal gambling through an in-game mechanic known as a "loot box."
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says it will test out self-driving shuttles at Newark Liberty International Airport this spring.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined Wednesday to say whether he agreed with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on whether or not people who hurled snowballs at police officers in Washington Square Park Monday should face charges.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Councilmember Yusef Salaam are introducing a series of bills aimed at combating hate crimes Wednesday.
Long Island grandfather's Seth Bykofsky's #1 fight since January has been to keep his custom license plate, which reads "PB4WEGO."
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
New Jersey is facing a lawsuit over a recent directive limiting immigration operations in state-controlled buildings.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
Long Island grandfather's Seth Bykofsky's #1 fight since January has been to keep his custom license plate, which reads "PB4WEGO."
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined Wednesday to say whether he agreed with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on whether or not people who hurled snowballs at police officers in Washington Square Park Monday should face charges.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Councilmember Yusef Salaam are introducing a series of bills aimed at combating hate crimes Wednesday.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
President Trump delivered the 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. See a full replay here.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
The Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the Knicks outlasted the sliding Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what to do when completing the FAFSA form for college.
It's a calm afternoon, but forecasters are tracking possible snow. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the afternoon forecast.
President Trump delivered a defense of his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more. CBS News New York Jessica Moore reports.
The construction for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project resumes Wednesday after a court ordered the release of federal funds being withheld by the Trump administration.
Families have until Friday to apply for New York City's Pre-K and 3-K programs.
