Social Media Addiction
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healthNew Advisory Labels Children's Screen Time a Public Health Crisis
A US surgeon general's advisory warns excessive screen use in youth causes severe mental and physical harm, urging immediate societal action.
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techMeta Seeks to Overturn Landmark Social Media Addiction Verdict
Meta asks judge to throw out jury verdict finding it liable for teen's depression, citing Section 230 immunity.
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techMeta Pulls Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ads Amid Legal Battles
Meta Platforms is removing ads recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits on Facebook and Instagram, following significant trial losses.
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techVerdict Against Meta and Google Could Reshape Social Media Liability
A California jury ruled that Meta and YouTube's design features contributed to a young woman's mental health issues, marking a potential turning point in tech litigation.
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healthSleep Expert: 90% of Americans Use Phones in Bed, Destroying Sleep
Clinical psychologist Dr. Wendy Troxel reveals nighttime phone usage is the primary sleep disruptor affecting most Americans.
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techJury Delivers Verdict in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
Los Angeles jury rules in case against Meta and Google over teen social media addiction, with potential nationwide impact.
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techMeta and Google Found Liable in Social Media Addiction Trial
A Los Angeles jury holds Meta and Google accountable for addictive app designs targeting youth, setting precedent for thousands of similar cases.
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techMeta fined $375M in landmark case over child safety failures
US jury rules Meta knowingly harmed children's mental health and concealed risks of sexual exploitation on its platforms.