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Meta's Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses worn by Mark Zuckerberg in court drew a judge's warning and reignited debate over privacy and liability risks of discreet recording, underscoring broader concerns about smart glasses in public and professional spaces.
In a Los Angeles civil trial over Instagram’s impact on youth mental health, Mark Zuckerberg testified that he spoke with Tim Cook in 2018 about youth wellbeing, defended Meta’s policies and free-expression stance, and acknowledged the legal question of whether Instagram was a substantial factor in the plaintiff’s mental health, with jurors deciding causation.
A California judge admonished Mark Zuckerberg’s team for wearing Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses with cameras as they entered a Los Angeles courtroom for a landmark trial on social media’s impact on children, ordering them to dispose of any recorded material or face contempt; the judge also required anyone in the courtroom wearing the glasses to remove them, as LA courts generally ban recording and facial recognition is restricted, while the case centers on allegations that platforms contribute to youth addiction and mental health harm.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark civil trial accusing social platforms of harming children’s mental health, with Kaley alleging Instagram and YouTube are addictive from a young age. Zuckerberg defended Meta’s safeguards and said the company prioritizes long‑term utility, noting challenges with verifying teens’ ages and relying on AI age estimation. The testimony highlighted internal documents about time spent on Instagram, concerns over beauty filters, and the broader question of whether platforms’ safeguards are enough, as families affected by alleged harms await the outcome.
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.
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.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify in a Los Angeles courtroom in a landmark social-media addiction case brought by Kaley and her mother, accusing Instagram and YouTube of designing addictive features that harmed teens. The outcome could set a precedent for holding platforms accountable for design choices, even as Meta points to safety measures and other lawsuits continue amid broader debates over online safeguards and Section 230 protections.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says AI will redefine social feeds into more immersive, personalized experiences, including AI-generated and interactive content like the Vibes feed and future world-building formats, while Meta eyes monetizing Meta AI through subscriptions and ads and continues VR investments despite heavy losses at Reality Labs.
A California trial pits a 19-year-old plaintiff against Meta, ByteDance and Google, alleging that the platforms’ algorithms and design foster addiction and harmed mental health; with Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify, the case could redefine platform liability and challenge Section 230 protections.
Mark Zuckerberg's living room exemplifies warm minimalism through a neutral color palette, natural materials, and thoughtful textures, creating a calm, inviting, and timeless space that emphasizes understated elegance and functional simplicity.
Meta's aggressive AI investment of around $70 billion has caused its stock to drop over 11%, as investors worry about the lack of clear returns on the company's massive expenditures amid a broader industry trend of escalating AI investments by major tech firms like Microsoft and Alphabet.
Mark Zuckerberg's net worth dropped by $25 billion after Meta's shares plummeted over 10% due to a significant earnings miss and a $15.9 billion tax charge, making him the fifth-richest person globally. Despite revenue exceeding estimates, the company's earnings per share fell sharply, though Meta is investing heavily in AI and preparing for future technological shifts.
Meta reported Q3 revenue of $51.24 billion beating estimates but missed EPS at $6.03 versus $6.72, impacted by a $15.9 billion tax charge, leading to a 9% stock decline. Mark Zuckerberg emphasized increased AI investment, highlighting its potential to enhance core businesses, develop new products like AI glasses, and improve monetization through advanced models and talent-rich labs. Despite high infrastructure costs, Zuckerberg defends the strategy of front-loading compute investments to stay ahead in AI development, optimistic about future AI-driven growth.
Mira Murati, a prominent AI executive and former CTO of OpenAI, launched her own startup, Thinking Machines Lab, which recently released its first product, Tinker, aimed at democratizing AI model fine-tuning. Despite aggressive recruitment efforts by Meta and Mark Zuckerberg, her team remains loyal, emphasizing her leadership and vision for accessible AI. Murati's journey from Albania to Silicon Valley highlights her influence in the AI industry and her commitment to responsible AI development.
During a live demonstration at Meta Connect, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's showcase of the new Ray-Ban Display glasses failed spectacularly, highlighting the risks of live demos, with the glasses malfunctioning during a phone call and a cooking demo, raising concerns despite positive early reviews and a high price point.