Meta Platforms Inc.Meta is in talks to settle a lawsuit alleging its platforms are addictive to children, which could lead to regulatory costs and changes.

The U.S. Secret Service revealed on Tuesday (Aug. 25) that it is investigating a 3-minute video from Iran's state television that threatens to assassinate 20-year-old Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump, amid the ongoing tensions of the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran that has lasted about six months. Meanwhile, the U.S. government has temporarily suspended visa interview appointments for applicants worldwide, with the State Department stating it is adjusting schedules to train consular officers for stricter screening and to intercept those who may become a burden on state welfare. China reiterated its opposition to illegal unilateral sanctions. Meanwhile, RIA Novosti reported that the U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to free navigation, and Iran and Oman agreed to establish a temporary joint maritime corridor in the strait, including a mine clearance project. Additionally, South Australia reported its first suspected case of H5N1 bird flu in a red fox, marking the first such case in a land mammal in the country. Meta Platforms is in talks with several state attorneys general to reach a settlement in a lawsuit alleging that its platforms are designed to be addictive to children. Furthermore, China has already formulated nearly 200 AI standards, while the IMF warns that developing countries risk falling behind in AI adoption. The Australian Recording Industry Association has officially disqualified AI-generated songs from the charts after an Australian DJ remixed a Madonna song to chart. Finally, flash floods in Nepal have damaged villages and hydropower plants, prompting the Prime Minister to order the mobilization of military and police forces to assist and evacuate residents.
Meta Platforms Inc.Meta is in talks to settle a lawsuit alleging its platforms are addictive to children, which could lead to regulatory costs and changes.