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Facebook whistleblower to meet with oversight board

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4 years ago

October 12, 2021

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen will meet with the company’s oversight board after the former employee revealed last week she was the person who provided documents used in a Wall Street Journal investigation and a Senate hearing on Instagram’s harm to teenage girls.

The Facebook oversight board is a unit set up by the social network to give independent verdicts on a small number of content decisions and it plans to meet with Ms Haugen within the coming weeks.

Ms Haugen will appear before the Online Safety Bill committee on 25 October.

The Facebook whistleblower will also meet with UK Parliament

Haugen, who accuses the technology giant of putting profit ahead of safety, will give evidence to the UK Parliament later this month in addition to her meeting with the Facebook oversight board.

Ms Haugen will appear before the Online Safety Bill committee on 25 October.

It is examining a law to impose obligations on social-media companies to protect users, especially children.

Ms Haugen alleges Facebook harms children’s mental health and stokes division in society.

Facebook firmly denies any such allegations, with boss Mark Zuckerberg labelling them “illogical”.

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Zuckerberg testifies on social media addiction and child safety

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in LA trial over claims that platforms are addictive and harmful to children.

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15 hours ago

February 19, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in LA trial over claims that platforms are addictive and harmful to children.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is testifying at a landmark social media trial in Los Angeles, marking a pivotal moment in the debate over online child safety. Lawyers for the plaintiffs argue that Meta intentionally designed its platforms to be addictive, putting young users at risk.

This is the first time Zuckerberg has addressed concerns about child safety directly before a jury, with KGM’s case acting as one of around 20 test trials aimed at gauging how jurors respond to claims that social media companies knowingly fuel harmful engagement.

The outcome could set the tone for future litigation against tech giants and reshape how platforms are designed, regulated and held accountable.

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Apple unveils AI-powered wearables set to revolutionise tech by 2027

Apple unveils innovative AI-powered wearables, including smart glasses, a pendant, and camera-equipped AirPods, set to reshape ambient computing.

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2 days ago

February 18, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Apple unveils innovative AI-powered wearables, including smart glasses, a pendant, and camera-equipped AirPods, set to reshape ambient computing.

Apple is making a bold move into AI-powered wearables, developing three innovative devices designed to bring ambient computing to everyday life. From smart glasses to a futuristic pendant and camera-equipped AirPods, the tech giant is integrating these devices with an upgraded version of Siri to enhance user experience.

The smart glasses, slated for a 2027 launch, will feature dual cameras and rely heavily on voice interactions, aiming to compete directly with Meta’s leading smart glasses in the market. Meanwhile, the AI pendant is still in early development but promises to be a companion device for iPhone users.

Camera-equipped AirPods could arrive as early as this year, capturing environmental data to feed Apple’s growing AI ecosystem. With Meta’s smart glasses already dominating sales, Apple’s entry signals a fierce battle in wearable AI technology.

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Apple adds video podcasts with watch and listen features

Apple launches new video podcast experience with adaptive playback, dynamic ads, and free for creators.

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3 days ago

February 17, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Apple launches new video podcast experience with adaptive playback, dynamic ads, and free for creators.

Apple is stepping up its podcast game with a new integrated video experience launching this spring. The update will allow users to seamlessly switch between watching and listening, complete with picture-in-picture mode for uninterrupted multitasking.

The update also supports HLS for adaptive video playback and dynamic ad insertion, giving advertisers more flexibility while keeping distribution free for creators. This positions Apple Podcasts to better compete with Spotify, YouTube, and Netflix in the growing video podcast market.

As video podcasts gain traction worldwide, Apple aims to capture viewers who want a more interactive experience without paying creators fees, while ad networks benefit from expanded opportunities.

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