Just 10% of people surveyed understood that the terms ‘Forwarded’ and ‘Forwarded many times’ in WhatsApp meant they were reading potential misinformation.
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Experts assess states’ case in lawsuit against Meta over youth mental health concerns
Meta, the parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, faces federal lawsuits from 42 states’ attorneys general asserting that the company intentionally crafted features to make children and teens become addicted to their products. Virginia Tech experts Mike Horning and Donna Wertalik offer their perspectives on what the lawsuits mean for social media companies and users.
GW Law Expert Available to Discuss FTC Lawsuit Blocking Meta Purchase of Fitness App
WASHINGTON (July 28, 2022)— On Wednesday the Federal Trade Commission announced it is suing to block Facebook owner Meta from buying Within Unlimited, a company that makes the virtual reality fitness app Supernatural. The FTC alleges Meta is trying to…