This article from Democracy Now gives a lot of useful info on how the social media companies purposely engineered addictive products to entrap young people and kids. Fortunately, Kaley (also known as K.G.M) bravely testified about how these products harmed her, and this will set the stage for responsible and ethical development in the future.

I'm thankful she came out and did this! It's not easy facing a court room and sharing your deepest struggles. But what she and her family did can make a much better online world for the next generations.

Note: I know people have debates on whether the ruling could change social media and make it worse by removing the addictive features. But given how bad the present state of Meta and other big platforms are already, maybe we should be optimistic about the potential for building better alternatives!

#news #Socialmedia #technology #ethics #DigitalEthics

https://integration.democracynow.org/2026/3/27/big_tech_guilty_california_new_mexico

AI is scaling fast—but where is the accountability?
Why doesn’t AI reflect its real cost? Data centers consume massive electricity and water, yet much of AI use is effectively free. The burden shifts to the grid, the climate, and everyone else.
Simple principle: If you use AI, you pay the full cost.
Right now, we’re subsidizing infinite production of trivial content—and ignoring the real consequences.

#AI #ClimateChange #Energy #DataCenters #DigitalEthics

From Isolated to Connected

Extremist beliefs didn’t disappear—they found each other. Online spaces made it easier for fringe communities to grow, validate themselves, and spread their ideas.

The full episode looks at how platform design, incentives, and disinformation reshape public conversation.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6n1fQqdu5Gw

#Fedi #DigitalEthics #Disinformation #MediaStudies #TechAccountability

The intersection of digital accessibility and consumer risk remains a critical area of study in our modern economy. 🏛️🌐

I am sharing an insightful new article by Matt Shea: "Is There Such a Thing as Safe Online Gambling?" For those interested in digital ethics, consumer protection, and the psychological impact of online betting, this is an excellent resource.

Full article here:
🔗 https://www.mattsheabooks.net/is-there-such-a-thing-as-safe-online-gambling/

#DigitalEthics #PublicInterest #MattShea #ConsumerProtection #CyberSafety #TechTrends

The sense that the world is run by people who don't share our values. Most of us feel it. Few know where to put it.

I wrote some thoughts on why we freeze, and what small actions actually look like when the scale of everything feels crushing.

https://www.sophiesbureau.com/digital-ops/when-the-world-feels-too-heavy-to-change

#DigitalEthics #EpsteinFiles #DigitalSovereignty #CancelChatGPT #ConsciousLiving

Why Online Spaces Feel More Hostile Than Ever

Civil discourse becomes impossible when people deny each other’s humanity. In this episode with Alice E. Marwick, we examine how platform incentives amplify conflict, empower bad actors, and deepen societal divides.

Watch the full discussion here: https://youtu.be/6n1fQqdu5Gw

#Mastodon #DigitalEthics #SocialMedia #Polarization #TechCritique #OnlineCulture

Not All Voices Are Equal Online

The web promised more democratic conversation—but power, profit, and platform design still shape who gets heard.

In our episode with Alice E. Marwick, we explore how social movements push back, why bad actors thrive, and why meaningful discourse remains so difficult.

Watch the full discussion here:
https://youtu.be/6n1fQqdu5Gw

#Fediverse #DigitalEthics #Algorithms #MediaStudies