eicker.media ❖ social media21h ago
The UK government must decide how to respond to a landmark US court verdict finding Meta and YouTube liable in a social media addiction case. With the UK already trialling social media bans for teenagers, the ruling adds pressure for faster regulatory action. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q90kekw08o #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews #UK
Chris Mason: How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?

Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC's political editor.

eicker.media ❖ social media1d ago
The UK government will trial social media bans and digital curfews on teenagers, interviewing young people and their parents before and after to assess the impact of the limits. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn89g3ngkyzo #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews #UK
UK teenagers to trial social media bans and digital curfews

The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.

ottoto2d ago

「アメリカ人の大多数（36%）は、速報ニュースが発生した際にまずお気に入りの報道機関にアクセスする一方、28%は検索エンジンを利用し、残りの人々はソーシャルメディアを利用する。これは、ニュース消費がいかに細分化されているかを反映している。https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/24/where-do-americans-turn-first-for-information-about-breaking-news/ #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews #Pew」

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Where do Americans turn first for information about breaking news?

When a breaking news event happens, 36% of U.S. adults say they typically turn first to their preferred news organization to get more information.

Pew Research Center
eicker.media ❖ social media2d ago
Most Americans (36%) turn to their preferred news organisation first when breaking news occurs, while 28% start with a search engine and the remainder go to social media, reflecting how fragmented news consumption has become. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/24/where-do-americans-turn-first-for-information-about-breaking-news/ #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews #Pew
Where do Americans turn first for information about breaking news?

When a breaking news event happens, 36% of U.S. adults say they typically turn first to their preferred news organization to get more information.

Pew Research Center
eicker.media ❖ social media3d ago
Australia's under-16s social media ban has restricted 4.7 million accounts in its first three months. The law, which came into effect in December 2025, requires platforms to keep children off their services or face fines of up to 49.5 million AUD. The BBC spoke to teenagers about how the world-first regulation has affected their lives. https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cq8g9y5x1llo #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews #Australia
Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?

Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far.

eicker.media ❖ social media3d ago
Elon Musk has been found liable for misleading investors in the run-up to his Twitter acquisition. A federal jury in California ordered the X owner to pay up to 2.6 billion USD after ruling that he intentionally manipulated the platform's share price during the 2022 takeover. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/elon-musk-held-liable-for-misleading-investors-ahead-of-twitter-acquisition/815379/ #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews #X #ElonMusk
Elon Musk held liable for misleading investors ahead of Twitter acquisition

A federal jury in California has ordered the X owner to pay as much as $2.6 billion after ruling that he intentionally manipulated the platform’s share price.  

Social Media Today
eicker.media ❖ social media6d ago
Pinterest CEO compares social media to tobacco and alcohol, calling on governments to ban users under 16. The statement comes as regulators worldwide consider age restrictions for platforms. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/20/pinterest-ceo-calls-on-governments-to-ban-social-media-for-users-under-16/ #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews #Pinterest
Pinterest CEO calls on governments to ban social media for users under 16 | TechCrunch

Pinterest’s chief compares social media to tobacco and alcohol, saying children need similar protections.

TechCrunch
eicker.media ❖ social mediaMar 19
A mother whose son died in an online challenge is applying to the High Court for a new inquest, nearly four years after his death. Ellen Roome believes Jools Sweeney, 14, died taking part in an online challenge and has been granted permission to request his social media data. #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyk0032wdeo
Ellen Rooome seeks new inquest into son Jools' online challenge death

Ellen Roome said she is "hopeful" she will get answers, with Jools' digital data to be analysed.

NERDS.xyz – Real Tech News for Real NerdsMar 13

Digg shuts down (again)

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/03/digg-shuts-down-again/

eicker.media ❖ social mediaMar 14
A woman who spent up to 16 hours daily on Instagram is suing Meta in a landmark case that could affect 2,000+ similar lawsuits. She claims the platform's design caused her addiction and mental health harm. The case is being watched closely by parents who blame social media for their children's deaths. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mg3zd7xwpo #Media #SocialNews #Meta
She spent 16 hours a day on Instagram. Jury to decide if Meta is to blame

A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.