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technology14 hours ago•6 min saved

Meta’s Courtroom Shrug on Addiction Sparks Debate

Mark Zuckerberg testified for five hours in a California bellwether case denying Meta deliberately designed its platforms to be addictive; the trial questions whether social-media addiction is real and if Meta and YouTube crossed legal lines, with potential for billions in damages and major platform overhauls. Prosecutors point to internal docs suggesting goals to increase time spent, while Meta argues safeguards and differentiates between problematic use and clinical addiction, making the outcome a landmark for tech accountability.

via Defector|

#kaley #meta #social-media-addiction

world1 day ago•5 min saved

Witness hints at secret child in Marius Borg Høiby courtroom trial

On day 14 of Marius Borg Høiby’s 28‑day Oslo District Court trial, a witness testified that he spoke about fatherhood and showed a photo of a child at a party, raising the possibility of a secret son and adding a new layer of scrutiny to the Norwegian royal family amid King Harald’s hospitalization.

via HOLA|

#marius-borg-hoiby #norway #paternity

crime2 days ago•14 min saved

Jurors weigh 63 charges in Los Gatos mom’s teen party scandal

A Santa Clara County jury is deliberating 63 charges against Shannon O’Connor, a 51-year-old Los Gatos woman accused of masterminding booze-filled teen parties that allegedly led to sexual assaults by minors. The case includes 20 felony counts for child endangerment and aiding sexual assault and 43 misdemeanor counts for furnishing alcohol to minors; O’Connor did not testify. Prosecutors say she fostered a “cool mom” image to boost her son’s status, while she contends she’s been scapegoated. If convicted on key counts, she faces more than 30 years in prison and potential sex-offender registration.

via The Mercury News|

#crime #los-gatos #sex-crimes

courts-and-crime2 days ago•19 min saved

Ye Allegedly Made Worker Live at Malibu Demolition Site

In a Los Angeles civil trial over injuries from the Malibu mansion demolition, Tony Saxon testified that Kanye West ordered him to live at the construction site around the clock, woke him at 3–4 a.m., and added 24/7 security duties while overseeing gutting of the Tadao Ando–designed home bought for $57.3 million. Saxon showed jurors text messages with Ye detailing updates, budgets, and a low-profile, permitless approach to the project; Ye’s team claims Saxon was an unlicensed contractor. The case, part of a wave of employee lawsuits, is set to continue with Ye and Bianca Censori expected to testify over the next two weeks.

via Rolling Stone|

#courts-and-crime #demolition #kanye-west

crime3 days ago•214 min saved

Georgia dad recalls Santa gift moment in school shooter trial

Colin Gray, father of Colt Gray—the Apalachee High School shooter who killed four in 2024—pleaded not guilty to murder and involuntary manslaughter as prosecutors say he allowed Colt access to an AR-15 despite warnings. A recorded 1.5-hour Georgia Bureau of Investigation interview played in court reveals Gray’s past efforts to help his son and his remark that Santa Claus might bring Colt a rifle after a hunting trip, while Colt, now 16, has pleaded not guilty to 55 felonies. The case is part of a broader effort to hold parents accountable for school shootings.

via CNN|

#ar-15 #colin-gray #crime

politics3 days ago•6 min saved

Texas Trial Probes Antifa Ties in July 4 ICE Protest

Opening arguments begin in Fort Worth for nine defendants accused of aiding an antifa-linked group that fired on ICE officers during a July 4 protest at the Prairieland Detention Center, a case that tests the Trump administration's push to label antifa as a terrorist threat; prosecutors cite firearms and group coordination, while defense argues the demonstrators sought peaceful protest.

via The New York Times|

#antifa #ice #politics

sports3 days ago•1 min saved

Hakimi to Stand Trial Over Paris Rape Allegation

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been ordered to stand trial over a rape accusation dating from 2023 in Paris; he denies the charges, no trial date has been set, and the case is being handled by the Nanterre prosecutor's office.

via BBC|

#hakimi #nanterre #psg

crime4 days ago•18 min saved

Utah author on trial over alleged poisoning for her husband’s money

Prosecutors in Park City, Utah, say Kouri Richins, a Utah author, killed her husband to obtain his money; opening statements in the murder trial outlined the motive and introduced evidence such as a pill bottle image and her husband’s internet searches, as the defense contends with the case ongoing.

via AP News|

#crime #financial-motive #murder

business6 days ago•3 min saved

Impartial Jurors Elusive as Musk Twitter Trial Nears

Jurors for Elon Musk’s federal Twitter/X stock-manipulation trial in San Francisco are proving hard to find, with many prospective jurors admitting bias against Musk. Judge Breyer urged jurors to set personal opinions aside; over a third were dismissed for lack of impartiality, and the trial will proceed with nine jurors and no alternates from March 2–16, centering on Musk’s tweets about bots and the alleged impact on Twitter’s stock and the $44 billion deal.

via Futurism|

#business #elon-musk #jury-selection

world9 days ago•3 min saved

Alpine tragedy triggers court clash over climber's duty of care

An Austrian climber faces gross negligent manslaughter charges after leaving his girlfriend about 50 metres below the summit of Austria’s tallest peak, the Großglockner, during a 17-hour ascent that ended with her dying of hypothermia. Prosecutors say his experience and risky decisions made him responsible; he denies liability, calling it a tragic accident, while the case probes the responsibilities of the more experienced climber in alpine conditions. The trial begins in Innsbruck.

via The Guardian|

#austria #grossglockner #manslaughter

technology9 days ago•3 min saved

Zuckerberg's LA court appearance marked by Meta Ray-Bans and a warning about recordings

Mark Zuckerberg arrived at Los Angeles Superior Court flanked by aides, with Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses visible on his entourage; the judge warned that anyone recording the proceedings with glasses could be held in contempt. The trial focuses on whether design features keep teens scrolling; Meta and Google’s YouTube are defendants (TikTok and Snap have settled). Zuckerberg testified as Meta touts its AI-enabled glasses, whose 2025 sales tripled and which may gain facial-recognition features in the future.

via Business Insider|

#meta #ray-ban #smart-glasses

technology9 days ago•9 min saved

Zuckerberg Testifies in Landmark Social-Media Addiction Case, Sticks to Safe Script

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a high‑profile Los Angeles bellwether case accusing Facebook and Instagram of being designed to be addictive and targeting teens. He offered guarded, rehearsed answers and insisted the platforms provide value rather than pursuing excessive engagement, while plaintiffs cited internal documents suggesting goals to maximize usage and minutes spent. A large Instagram post tarp used as evidence underscored the stakes as the trial—one of roughly 1,600 similar suits—could influence liability standards for tech platforms and debates over content moderation and youth safety.

via WIRED|

#instagram #mark-zuckerberg #meta

technology9 days ago•4 min saved

Zuckerberg Takes the Stand in Landmark Teen-Safety Trial Over Instagram

Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Los Angeles court as a landmark trial probes Meta's handling of under-13 users and whether Instagram’s design aims to boost engagement, amid allegations the platform harms teens. Meta says under-13 access is prohibited and that time spent on the app is a performance proxy rather than a goal, while prosecutors seek accountability for potential addictive effects.

via CBS News|

#instagram #meta #technology

technology9 days ago•19 min saved

Zuckerberg Takes the Stand in Landmark Teen-Addiction Trial, Defends Policy Shift

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Los Angeles courtroom at a landmark trial alleging that Instagram and YouTube use addictive features to keep teens scrolling. He said he never mandated higher “time spent” company-wide and later scrapped such goals in favor of milestones tied to user value, insisting under-13s are prohibited and steps are taken to remove them. The cross-examination highlighted an email about increasing time spent and internal documents showing underage users; experts warned of potential clinical addiction risks while defense argued the platforms offer social and educational benefits. The case is a bellwether among thousands of lawsuits against social media giants.

via Rolling Stone|

#addiction #mark-zuckerberg #meta

technology9 days ago•455 min saved

Meta CEO to face jury in landmark youth-safety suit over social apps

Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify in a Los Angeles trial accusing Meta (and YouTube) of designing addictive social-media features that harmed a young user, Kaley, whose Instagram and YouTube use allegedly contributed to anxiety, body dysmorphia and suicidal thoughts. The testimony will probe what Meta knew about teen risks and whether safety measures were sufficient, as grieving families travel to attend; this case is the first in roughly 1,500 similar lawsuits challenging tech platforms for youth safety.

via CNN|

#addiction #mark-zuckerberg #meta