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Sen. Britt demands answers from Meta on youth safety allegations

Five senators demanded clarification after court documents suggested Meta employees knew about potential harm and sex trafficking risks to young users.

Alex Jobin

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February 9, 2026

Senate committee passes bill requiring App Store age verification

Right-wing advocacy groups and Facebook's parent company Meta were among the bill's supporters at Wednesday's hearing.

Alex Jobin

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January 29, 2026

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Protecting children online: Alabama should set the standard, not follow social media companies

Newly unsealed court filings showed Meta knew its platforms fueled anxiety and harm in young users, repeatedly choosing company growth over meaningful reform.

Richie Farrow

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January 1, 2026

Sen. Britt joins Senate colleagues on bill to protect minors from AI chatbots

Senators introduced new legislation requiring age verification for AI chatbots after hearing heartbreaking stories from parents.

Alex Jobin

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October 30, 2025

Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion

Meta plans to invest in two new buildings at its Montgomery Data Center, increasing its footprint and local investments to over $1.5 billion.

Wesley Walter

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September 24, 2025

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The progressives won again

Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — will be building an $800 million data center in Alabama’s capitol city.

Josh Moon

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May 3, 2024

Beasley Allen files series of lawsuits against Facebook parent company Meta

The lawsuits allege company executives were aware of the harmful effects of Facebook, Instagram but did nothing to protect young people

Josh Moon

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June 10, 2022