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Massachusetts May Ban Social Media for Under 14s in ‘Most-Restrictive’ Bill in the US https://petapixel.com/2026/04/07/massachusetts-may-ban-social-media-for-under-14s-in-most-restrictive-bill-in-the-us/ #socialmediaban #massachusetts #onlinesafety #childsafety #socialmedia #addictive #teens #News #Law

Massachusetts May Ban Social Media for Under 14s in 'Most-Restrictive' Bill in the US

The ban would be among the most restrictive in the nation.

PetaPixel

Crescendo Himmelweiss Apr 5

Yeah, brushing teeth... brushing teeth, #brushing #teeth, brushing teeth...
It's #addictive! You know that? 🤔

In the #morning, right after getting up... and then, because it's not enough, again in the evening, right before bed, because otherwise you can't drift off to #sleep peacefully! 😜

I even take the stuff with me on vacation when I travel... ✈️
I can't get enough of it! 😉

SO: BE WARNED! ⚠️

Regards, your #toothbrushing #junkie

#fun #drugs #drug #addiction

knoppix Apr 1

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for defective social media design harming a youth, awarding $6M in damages. The verdict may affect 2,000 similar cases and highlights risks of addictive platform features ⚖️

🔗 https://www.npr.org/2026/03/25/nx-s1-5746125/meta-youtube-social-media-trial-verdict

#TechNews #Meta #Google #SocialMedia #DigitalWellness #UserSafety #Privacy #FOSS #OpenSource #Addiction #YouthSafety #Transparency #Accountability #Technology #IT #Youth #California #Jury #Addictive

Xamanismo Coletivo Mar 30

"The ruling sent shockwaves through #SiliconValley and sparked hope among families and child safety campaigners that change may finally be coming to #socialmedia. Mark Zuckerberg’s #Meta and Google’s #YouTube were found liable for deliberately designing #addictive products used by Kaley and millions of other young people.
It was one case centred on the suffering of one young person who became depressed at 10 and self-harmed, but Kaley, referred to by her first name or the initials KGM in order to protect her privacy, was the figurehead for a much bigger fight.
“We wanted them to feel it,” one of the jurors explained to reporters. “We wanted them to realise this was unacceptable.”"

https://www.theguardian.com/media/ng-interactive/2026/mar/28/week-that-brought-big-tech-to-heel-meta-youtube-google-instagram-facebook

‘The era of invincibility is over’: the week big tech was brought to heel

Ruling that Meta and YouTube deliberately designed addictive products marks possible watershed moment for big tech

The Guardian

jtb Mar 28

Are #books #addictive ? What about real page turners? Perhaps it is like doom scrolling? #facebook #meta #socialmedia

PrivacyDigest Mar 28

Why the #Verdict Against #Meta and #YouTube Could Change #SocialMedia

In a landmark case, a jury found Meta and YouTube guilty of creating products that were #addictive. Ryan Mac explains the outcome and what it could mean for tech companies going forward.
#privacy #security

https://www.nytimes.com/video/technology/100000010801833/why-the-verdict-against-meta-and-youtube-could-change-social-media.html

Video: Why the Verdict Against Meta and YouTube Could Change Social Media

In a landmark case, a jury found Meta and YouTube guilty of creating products that were addictive. Ryan Mac explains the outcome and what it could mean for tech companies going forward.

Janne M. Korhonen Mar 27

A landmark indeed. I believe laws that govern the development, production and distribution of #addictive and harmful products ought to be basically #technology neutral. A product deliberately designed to addict kids for profit should be viewed similarly, whether it is a chemical or a service.

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:34jqhszik4dae5fu6hwub75f/post/3mhy6nyzczh2l