… Experts have said the recent success of a California lawsuit arguing Meta and YouTube could be held liable for the addictive design of their platforms could open the door to a slew of similar complaints.
Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including childrenGhana Minute.
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- May 2026
… Among those set to join the president on his official trip to Beijing are Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX, Larry Fink of BlackRock, as well as other executives from Meta, Visa, JP Morgan, Boeing, Cargill and more. …
Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip… The removal of end‑to‑end encryption (E2EE) on messages amounts to a major U‑turn by parent company Meta, which previously championed the tech as the gold standard for user privacy. …
Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs?… When Meta’s algorithm decides what you see, it is selecting threads it wants you to follow — threads engineered for engagement, outrage, and addiction. …
What Ananse knew about the web before AI existed — and why Ghana must govern it nowMeta should not have removed advertisements by attorneys seeking clients who claim they were harmed by social media platforms, two U.S. …
Meta faces US lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction cases- April 2026
Meta is under pressure to explain why it cancelled a major contract with a company it was using to train AI, shortly after some of its Kenya-based workers alleged they had to view graphic content captured by Meta smart glasses. …
Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobsMeta took the brunt of investor concerns on Wednesday over how the biggest US tech firms are spending massive sums on artificial intelligence (AI). …
Meta shares slide as investors weigh Big Tech’s AI spending spree… To use a better anecdote: Think Meta. Think Twitter (now X). …
Why technology, marketing alone don’t guarantee growthFacebook-owner Meta’s acquisition of AI start-up Manus has been blocked by Chinese regulators. …
China blocks Meta’s $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus… With over 180,000 participants from more than 170 countries, 15,000 startups, 4,000 investors and 450+ speakers, including top-tier speakers from global giants like OpenAI, Meta, NASA and IBM, VivaTech offers a unique window into the future of business. …
Europe’s largest technology event turns 10 – why Ghana’s business leaders should be in the room
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Texas sues Netflix over alleged data collection from users
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Netflix, accusing the streaming platform of collecting data on children and adults without consent and using "addictive" design features to keep them engaged. Netflix denies the claims and says it complies with privacy laws and will challenge the lawsuit in court.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Yesterday
Texas sues Netflix over alleged data collection from users
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Netflix, accusing the streaming platform of collecting data on children and adults without consent and using "addictive" design features to keep them engaged. Netflix denies the claims and says it complies with privacy laws and will challenge the lawsuit in court.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Monday 11 May
Trump to bring 17 US executives to China meeting
US President Donald Trump is expected to bring 17 top business and technology executives on his trip to China this week, including Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX, and Larry Fink of BlackRock. The trip will include Trump's meeting with President Xi Jinping amid growing economic and technological tensions between the two countries.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 8 May
Instagram disables end-to-end encryption on direct messages globally
Instagram has switched off end-to-end encryption on direct messages worldwide, a reversal of Meta's previous commitment to the technology. The shift means Meta can now access message content, and while child protection groups welcome the decision, privacy advocates have condemned it.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
Ghana must govern web algorithms and AI-generated content
An opinion piece argues that the web functions as a relational system where algorithms and hyperlinks encode intention and power, rather than neutral information channels. The author invokes the Ghanaian folklore figure Ananse to suggest Ghana must establish governance frameworks for the web and AI.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
Meta removes lawyer ads recruiting social media addiction plaintiffs
US senators Marsha Blackburn and Amy Klobuchar criticized Meta for removing advertisements by attorneys seeking clients in social media addiction lawsuits. Meta said it removed the ads to defend itself against the lawsuits and prevent trial lawyers from profiting using its platforms.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
Meta ends Sama contract after workers report graphic content
Meta ended its contract with Kenyan AI training firm Sama in April, resulting in 1,108 redundancies, shortly after workers alleged they had to view graphic content captured by Meta smart glasses, including footage of people using toilets and having sex. Meta says it ended the contract because Sama did not meet its standards, while Sama disputes this and a Kenyan workers' organisation alleges the decision was retaliation for workers speaking out.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Meta shares fall 7% amid Big Tech AI spending concerns
Meta's stock dropped 7% after the company announced plans to spend billions more on AI projects than initially planned, while investors express anxiety about whether massive AI investments by big tech firms will deliver returns. The four largest US tech companies are spending more than $650bn on AI this year, though Google, Microsoft, and Amazon showed better investor reception by demonstrating early payoffs from their AI spending.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
Technology and marketing alone insufficient for business growth
An opinion piece argues that Ghanaian businesses investing in websites, digital marketing, and analytics tools often fail to achieve sustained growth because they haven't designed how technology and marketing should work together, rather than due to deficiencies in either alone.
28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Monday 27 April
China blocks Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI start-up Manus
Chinese regulators have prohibited Meta's acquisition of AI start-up Manus, worth approximately $2 billion, citing restrictions on foreign investment in the deal. Meta said the transaction complied with applicable law and anticipates an appropriate resolution.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
VivaTech 2026 in Paris celebrates tenth anniversary
VivaTech, Europe's largest technology event, will mark its 10th anniversary in June 2026 in Paris, bringing together over 180,000 participants from more than 170 countries, 15,000 startups, 4,000 investors and 450+ speakers. The event will focus on artificial intelligence and its practical applications across industries, alongside fintech, cybersecurity, health technology, and sustainability.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →