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Smartphone Addiction

The Effectiveness of Treatments for Smartphone Addiction

From dumbphones to comprehensive psychotherapy, we look at a range of interventions and treatments for smartphone addiction.

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.

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.