Major Tech Companies Summary

Two families are suing Meta, alleging that the tech company ignored the risks associated with sextortion on its Instagram platform, which they claim led to the suicides of their teenage sons. The lawsuit claims that Meta failed to take adequate measures to protect users from the growing threat of sexual blackmail schemes, according to NBC News.

Additionally, Facebook is reportedly testing a new system that would charge users for sharing web links, which has raised concerns among news organizations regarding its potential impact on media publishers, as it may hinder the sharing of their content.