Tech Meta Boosts AI Spending Forecast Amid Legal Pressures and User Concerns April 30, 2026 The Universe Meta Platforms has raised its annual capital expenditure forecast, signalling a deeper push into artificial intelligence despite mounting legal and regulatory challenges.
Tech WhatsApp to Launch Parent-Managed Accounts for Children Under 13 March 12, 2026 The Universe Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp announced on Wednesday that it will introduce parent-managed accounts for children under the age of 13, allowing pre-teens to use the messaging service with strict controls and…
Tech Karnataka Becomes First Indian State to Ban Social Media for Under-16s March 6, 2026 The Universe The southern Indian state of Karnataka has announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 16, becoming the first region in India to introduce such…
Tech Zuckerberg Defends Meta Policies in Landmark Trial Over Youth Social Media Addiction February 19, 2026 The Universe Mark Zuckerberg defended his company’s policies during a landmark court trial on Wednesday, insisting that Meta Platforms does not allow children under 13 to use its platforms, despite being confronted…
Tech Meta to Suspend Teen Access to AI Characters Until Updated, Safer Version Is Ready January 24, 2026 The Universe Meta Platforms on Friday announced it will temporarily suspend teenagers’ access to its existing AI characters across all of its apps worldwide, as the company works on an updated version…
