Meta, Tiktok, X lose legal challenge against UK regulator Ofcom over online safety demands
Meta, TikTok and X argued that the notices requesting detailed content moderation metrics create unprecedented regulatory burdens, but their case was rejected by London's High Court.
CyberWell sends social media companies recommendations to improve antisemitism moderation
Hollywood meets Bnei Brak: Michael Rapaport plays haredi billionaire in 'Matchmaking 3'
Meta bans TikTok ads on its platforms in US
Meta rejects claims 2025 policy changes fueled rise in antisemitic content
Meta significantly changed its approach to moderating hateful content in January 2025, shifting away from proactive enforcement toward a model that relies on user reports and reactive enforcement.
UK weighs forcing social media firms to boost trusted news
The UK is weighing new rules that would require Meta, TikTok and YouTube to prioritize trusted news content in feeds and search results.
Roy Freeman: Building a comfortable community for LGBT olim in Israel
Roy Freeman, a British-born immigrant living in Israel, is building a support network for LGBT olim, by offering community events and a softer landing for newcomers making aliyah.
Spanish-language online antisemitism far exceeds pre-Oct 7 levels, remains highest on X
Researchers analyzed more than 118 million online posts and comments, finding that Spanish-language antisemitism remains higher than before Oct. 7.
Meta launches paid subscriptions for Facebook and WhatsApp
Meta is launching new subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram at a price of $3.99 a month. The packages include advanced features for Stories, customization options, and new tools for creators.
Meta separates groups from Facebook and launches a new app
Meta is disconnecting one of the central and most popular features on the social network. The new app, Forum, will concentrate all group activity in one place.
Meta to lay off 100 in Israel, reassign 200 to AI
The move is part of the streamlining policy to reduce layers of management that CEO Mark Zuckerberg says are slowing down the teams' work pace.
Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices
The flyers, which appeared in meeting rooms, on vending machines, and atop toilet paper dispensers at Facebook's offices, encouraged staffers to sign an online petition against the move.
Meta unifies all accounts under one roof
The technology giant announces “Meta Account”, a tool that will unify the management and security of Facebook, Instagram and Threads in a single interface.
Meta, Google lose US case over social media addiction harming kids, court orders to pay over $5M
The jury found Meta liable for $4.2 million in damages and Google for $1.8 million, small amounts for two of the world's most valuable companies.
