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Meta trial could reshape social media features

A U.S. trial in California is putting Meta at risk of a multitrillion-dollar judgment and possible court-ordered changes to Instagram and Facebook design features. State attorneys general are seeking removal of what they call "addictive" design elements — including infinite scrolling, autoplay videos, disappearing Stories, beauty filters, and algorithmic feeds — arguing these features prioritize engagement over safety and harm young users. California officials signaled that other social platforms (e.g., YouTube, Snap) may face similar lawsuits. Industry analysts warn a verdict against Meta would set a broad precedent that could materially alter product design and ad monetization across social platforms.

OneIMS Launches AI Visibility Audit for Manufacturers

OneIMS, an AEO agency for manufacturers and B2B companies, launched an AI Visibility Audit that measures how often and how accurately a company appears in AI-generated answers across major AI search platforms. The audit assesses six dimensions — frequency, competitor appearance, description accuracy, category association, citation/source patterns, and buyer-intent coverage — and is delivered via a Five-Part AI Visibility Framework within 10 business days. OneIMS positions the service to help manufacturers and industrial suppliers improve appearance in AI-driven buyer research (AEO/GEO) as Forrester research shows widespread AI use in purchasing. The service is available immediately nationwide and OneIMS plans to expand its AEO/AI SEO offerings in coming months.

Announcing The Forrester Wave™ For Microsegmentation Solutions, Q3 2026: Not Your Parents’ Access Control Solution

For as long as I’ve been in cybersecurity, we’ve been trying to “adapt to the shifting threat landscape.” More recently, a number of vendors and security leaders alike have told me some version of a joke about how starting a microsegmentation project is a great way to get fired. But this is a market that […]