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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has recently found itself embroiled in a high-stakes geopolitical conflict. A Russian court has convicted Andy Stone, the communications director of Meta in absentia, sentencing him to six years in prison. This controversial verdict has quickly become a topic of global debate. Andy Stone, the figure at the center of this dispute, is the communications director at Meta. A U.S. based spokesman, Stone has been an integral part of Meta’s public relations team, managing the company's image in the face of various crises. The court convicted Stone on charges of justifying terrorism, leading to a swift trial and subsequent six-year prison sentence, as reported by Russia’s independent news site, Mediazona. The trial's swift nature and the se...

In a highly anticipated Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on online child safety, the CEOs of leading social media companies faced a barrage of tough questions and accusations. The session, marked by fiery rhetoric and emotional moments, put the spotlight on the risks young people face on these platforms. One of the most significant moments came when Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg offered a heartfelt apology to the families of victims who have suffered as a result of the platforms' shortcomings. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham wasted no time in launching a scathing attack on the social media CEOs, likening them to Big Tobacco and the embattled plane manufacturer Boeing. Graham accused them of having "blood on their hands" for the deaths of children who had used their platforms, whether due...

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Russian court sentences Meta spokesperson to 6 years in prison after being convicted in absentia

Mark Zuckerberg’s Emotional Apology to Families – Senate Hearing