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.
Groundswell of Concern Over Teenage Media Addiction
Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA) and the Center for Humane Technology are organizing against smartphone addiction.
Delay Discounting and Behavioral Addiction
Delay discounting is a measure of impulsivity that has been linked to gambling addiction, eating addiction, and internet addiction.