Twins' DNA on Gun: Which One Pulled the Trigger?

Identical twins Samuel and Jeremy Y are at the center of a perplexing murder trial in France, where prosecutors are struggling to determine which brother pulled the trigger in a fatal shooting, according to Sky News. The challenge stems from DNA evidence found on the gun, which matches both twins. Meanwhile, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing legal battles on two fronts: a trial in New Mexico over allegations of facilitating child predators, as reported by The Verge and Wired, and a landmark social media addiction trial in California.

The French case involves the killing of 17-year-old Tidiane B in September 2020, with the twins also suspected in several attempted murders the following month, Sky News reported. The brothers, both 33 years old, are the focus of the investigation due to their shared DNA.

In New Mexico, the state alleges that Meta violated the state's Unfair Practices Act by creating dangerous conditions for users through its design features and algorithms, Wired reported. The trial, which began in Santa Fe, is more than two years after the case was filed. The Verge noted that the central question in the case is whether Meta misled the public about the safety of its platform.

Meta is also involved in a separate trial in California, which is the nation's first legal test of social media addiction, according to Wired. This case is part of a judicial council coordinated proceedings (JCCP) that brings together multiple civil suits focusing on similar issues.

In other news, MIT Technology Review launched a new AI newsletter, "Making AI Work," which will explore how AI is being used in various fields and provide guidance on its implementation. Hacker News also reported on the impact of coding assistants, finding that while they save development time, they can also increase time spent on review and rework tasks.