Social Media Addiction Cases Dismissed Against Meta, Snap, TikTok, and Google
A California state judge dismissed school district claims that tech companies be held liable for social media addiction.
New York State Bears Down On Tech Companies Over Social Media Addiction
The New York State Assembly is considering legislation to restrict how social media companies interact with minors.
The Brain Scans of Adolescents Show Damage Caused by Internet Addiction
A systematic review of the brain scans of adolescents with internet addiction found surprising results.
EU Uses Digital Services Act to Crack Down on Addictive Algorithms
The European Commission launched proceedings against Meta for exposing minors to addictive algorithms.
Zuckerberg Avoids Personal Liability in Social Media Addiction Lawsuits
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg released from personal liability in social media addiction lawsuits.
School Districts Say Social Media, Gaming Addiction Is Costing Them Millions
Three Canadian school districts have sued Meta for causing “compulsive behavior” in students costing them millions in additional expenses.