A ‘bellwether’ social media addiction trial is underway. It could set off a chain reaction

Big Tech may be on the verge of its Big Tobacco moment ...
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Digital addiction in children: ‘I treat children who spend the weekend in their room with their cellphones’

Losing control of time, experiencing withdrawal symptoms, or becoming irritable are red flags that signal screens are causing problems ...

Mark Zuckerberg Takes the Stand in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

Meta’s chief executive said users spent a lot of time on Instagram because of its value, as he was grilled about child safety ...

Social media on trial: tech giants face lawsuits over addiction, safety, and mental health

A set of bellwether cases alleging that social media platforms harmed teens’ safety and mental health is going to trial this year, putting executives like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the stand to ...

YouTube Argues It Isn’t Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial

The app said in opening statements that it was more of an entertainment platform. The lawsuit claims social media companies ...

Landmark tech trials on social media addiction seen through a mother's eyes

With multiple tech addiction trials expected this year, Julianna Arnold of the parents group 'Parents Rise' says the legal pressure is overdue for Big Tech.

86% of Americans want Meta, Google held accountable for ‘predatory’ social media addiction crisis: survey

A whopping 86% of Americans want Meta and Google held accountable for their role in a social media addiction crisis that has ...
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What are the neurological effects of technology addiction, and how can we take steps to prevent them?

Earlier this year, researchers at UNC’s Winston Center for Technology and Developing Minds established a new initiative to investigate how technology is “rewiring” the brains of developing youth ...