Facebook found liable as TikTok settles for $100m over user safety

A jury in New Mexico found Facebook liable for violating 43 million consumer protection laws by misleading the public about a data breach involving 87 million profiles, which were sold to a political consulting firm. Meanwhile, TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance agreed to a $100 million settlement before their trial in Alabama, accused of intentionally designing the platform to be addictive and misleading consumers about safety. These cases highlight ongoing legal battles against social media giants over user safety and privacy issues.