We have #ransomware, #AI driving #phishing and #scams abound, #bitcoin being almost all for illicit use cases, #SocialMedia turned to #addictive drugs, #email turned work communications to an endless deluge, and more. What the public discourse lacks is consideration of working to reduce our uses of #DigitalMedia and #software. I believe in the power of software. Given the current directions, some things just worked better without computers involved. We still have the #power to #change that.
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😈 Vampire Crawlers scored 80 on Metacritic; released on April 21, 2026 across all current platforms.

It's a first-person, card-based dungeon crawler that squeezes the manic energy of Vampire Survivors into a roguelike: build unique decks and hero-specific synergies, progress between runs and craft endless builds. DualShockers already calls it a GOTY contender; GameSpot praises the "dopamine chaos" and replayability, whi...

#SteamAndEpic #Vampire #DualShockers #Metacritic #Survivors #ADDICTIVE

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.

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"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

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

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.

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
#Meta and #YouTube designed #addictive products that harmed young people, jury finds - https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/mar/25/jury-verdict-us-first-social-media-addiction-trial-meta-youtube they will appeal, but good to see nonetheless
Meta and YouTube designed addictive products that harmed young people, jury finds

Jury in Los Angeles awards plaintiff damages of $6m, with Meta to pay 70% and YouTube the remainder

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