Legal and political pressure mounts on major social media companies as they face challenges regarding their algorithms and business practices in California and New Mexico.

The entities involved

• Gavin Newsom →

  40th governor of California since 2019

  • Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar measure proposed by California lawmakers due to investigation concerns.Mon 17:02
  • Governor Newsom vetoed a bill opposed by the American Beverage Association and backed by Californians Against Waste.Mon 17:02
• TikTok →

  video-focused social media platform

  • PBS is leveraging social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to grow its audience and attract top talent for future projects.Mon 17:13
  • The FBI is investigating election fraud in Los Angeles, following claims documented in a TikTok video.Mon 15:13
• Google →

  American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

  • Google referrals for publishers declined by 36%, according to Chartbeat data.Mon 17:38
  • A global center for quantum research is located in Goleta.Mon 16:53
• Meta →

  American technology company

  • The enterprise platform launch is facing market share pressure, leading to Mark Zuckerberg defending Meta's strategic direction.Mon 17:55
  • Meta is launching a new commercial wing specifically focused on AI deployment.Mon 17:55

Related events

• Meta faced a lawsuit from New Mexico state, while YouTube was found liable in a California case, amid Supreme Court rulings on copyright.Aug 30
• WA government attempts to pass laws regarding social media platforms, while anonymous TikTok accounts post videos.Aug 31
• Meta has called on TikTok and YouTube to adopt industry standards, while TikTok faces a lawsuit regarding youth mental well-being, overseen by the Alabama AG's office.Sat 06:21
• Gavin Newsom pushed progressive legislation while serving as governor of California.Aug 29
• Gavin Newsom signed new bills strengthening privacy and health laws in California.Sun 03:53