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Meta settles "Like" button trial, sparking surveillance concerns

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Meta has reached a settlement in the trial concerning its "Like" button, sparking discussions among experts about potential government surveillance and other implications. The settlement has drawn attention to broader issues of data privacy and the use of technology by governmental bodies. AI

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Meta settles "Like" button trial, sparking surveillance concerns

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    Government Eyes More Targets in Lawsuit DDOS As Experts Weigh In Reaction to Meta's settlement of the "Like" button trial is pouring in, and it has people warni

    Government Eyes More Targets in Lawsuit DDOS As Experts Weigh In Reaction to Meta's settlement of the "Like" button trial is pouring in, and it has people warning about surveillance and more. https://www. freezenet.ca/government-eyes-m ore-targets-in-lawsuit-ddos-as-experts-weigh…

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