See list: Facebook and Instagram’s new limits on kids under settlement: Daily caps, no nights, forced pauses
The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.
The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.
Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
Meta settlement: New Facebook, Instagram limits for Minnesota teens
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday that Meta – the parent company of Facebook and Instagram – has agreed to a massive settlement worth up to $17.1 billion that brings major changes to Facebook and Instagram.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday that Meta – the parent company of Facebook and Instagram – has agreed to a massive settlement worth up to $17.1 billion that brings major changes to Facebook and Instagram.
St. Paul Flock cam debate: How does the technology work?
The debate surrounding Flock cameras and other Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) is reaching a fever pitch in St. Paul.
The debate surrounding Flock cameras and other Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) is reaching a fever pitch in St. Paul.
St. Paul weighs future of Flock cameras
St. Paul City Council President Rebecca Noecker is calling for the city and county partners to end their contract with Flock amid concerns about license plate camera data and sharing.
St. Paul City Council President Rebecca Noecker is calling for the city and county partners to end their contract with Flock amid concerns about license plate camera data and sharing.
Flock cameras in Minnesota
Leaders in Minnesota’s capital city are set to debate whether to continue using Flock cameras that have caused a debate among residents and law enforcement over how the tech should be used.
Leaders in Minnesota’s capital city are set to debate whether to continue using Flock cameras that have caused a debate among residents and law enforcement over how the tech should be used.
AI in schools: How can students use it safely?
Artificial intelligence is already part of many students’ routines, with a Common Sense Media survey finding 70% of teens say they use AI for homework while 30% say they were taught about AI safety in the classroom.
Artificial intelligence is already part of many students’ routines, with a Common Sense Media survey finding 70% of teens say they use AI for homework while 30% say they were taught about AI safety in the classroom.
Green-enriched light provides new hope for migraine sufferers and everyday benefits
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
TikTok, ByteDance reach $400 million settlement with US Justice Dept.
The Justice Department called it one of the largest amounts ever recovered for alleged COPPA violations.
The Justice Department called it one of the largest amounts ever recovered for alleged COPPA violations.
Do workers actually use Artificial Intelligence on the job?
Fears of job replacement due to artificial intelligence are growing, but the reality looks a little different. FOX's Eben Brown reports less than half of American workers say they actually use AI on the job.
Fears of job replacement due to artificial intelligence are growing, but the reality looks a little different. FOX's Eben Brown reports less than half of American workers say they actually use AI on the job.
Minnesota teacher calls for statewide bell-to-bell cell phone ban in schools
New research suggests stricter cell phone policies in schools are improving student mental health and teacher satisfaction. A Minnesota high school teacher is pushing for a statewide bell-to-bell ban, comparing the issue to a public health crisis. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
New research suggests stricter cell phone policies in schools are improving student mental health and teacher satisfaction. A Minnesota high school teacher is pushing for a statewide bell-to-bell ban, comparing the issue to a public health crisis. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
NASA selects Minnesota as one of 7 aerospace workforce hub nationwide
NASA has selected Minnesota State University as one of its seven nationwide State Hubs for a new aerospace development program.
NASA has selected Minnesota State University as one of its seven nationwide State Hubs for a new aerospace development program.
AI jobs are booming and paying more — but women are being left behind
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
Musk vs. Minnesota on nudification law: Some apps still making explicit AI images
Elon Musk and his company xAI are suing to stop Minnesota from enforcing its new law targeting AI apps that turn people's photos into pornography. The law, which passed with nearly unanimous support, took effect Aug. 1 and can fine apps up to $500,000 for allowing so-called "nudification." FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Elon Musk and his company xAI are suing to stop Minnesota from enforcing its new law targeting AI apps that turn people's photos into pornography. The law, which passed with nearly unanimous support, took effect Aug. 1 and can fine apps up to $500,000 for allowing so-called "nudification." FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Musk vs. Minnesota on nudification law, some apps still making explicit AI images
Attorneys argued in court on Wednesday as an AI company founded by Elon Musk is challenging a new Minnesota law that bans AI-generated nude images.
Attorneys argued in court on Wednesday as an AI company founded by Elon Musk is challenging a new Minnesota law that bans AI-generated nude images.
Trump, crypto leaders promote widening tech uses
President Trump hosted a meeting with tech industry leaders on Wednesday to promote his administration’s agenda to promote the use of cryptocurrencies and digital assets in U.S. markets.
President Trump hosted a meeting with tech industry leaders on Wednesday to promote his administration’s agenda to promote the use of cryptocurrencies and digital assets in U.S. markets.
Trump wants US to be ‘crypto capital of the world’
Saying he wants the U.S. to become the “crypto capital of the world,” President Trump on Wednesday promoted the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act), which is proposed to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The act still needs to pass Congress prior to being approved by Trump.
Saying he wants the U.S. to become the “crypto capital of the world,” President Trump on Wednesday promoted the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act), which is proposed to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The act still needs to pass Congress prior to being approved by Trump.
Cryptocurrency policies, Genius Act outlined
Saying that the U.S. would have been “left behind” otherwise, President Trump outlined on Wednesday several efforts he’s made to promote the use of cryptocurrencies, including the Genius Act, which he says he named after himself, paving the way for widespread adoption of “stable coins.”
Saying that the U.S. would have been “left behind” otherwise, President Trump outlined on Wednesday several efforts he’s made to promote the use of cryptocurrencies, including the Genius Act, which he says he named after himself, paving the way for widespread adoption of “stable coins.”
Minnesota fights Elon Musk lawsuit over AI nude images
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI is suing Minnesota to block enforcement of the state’s first-of-its-kind law banning AI-created fake nude images of real people.
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI is suing Minnesota to block enforcement of the state’s first-of-its-kind law banning AI-created fake nude images of real people.
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.