“IG is a drug”: Internal messages may doom Meta at social media addiction trial
> bombarding teens with “low quality content recommendations that can convey & normalize unhealthy beliefs or behaviors” and teens reporting that “prolonged unintentional use” was “displacing valuable activities like time with friends or sleep.

They are predatory companies similar to the tobacco one in the 50s-80a

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/01/tiktok-settles-hours-before-landmark-social-media-addiction-trial-starts/

#societal_issues #regulation #socialNetwork

“IG is a drug”: Internal messages may doom Meta at social media addiction trial

A loss could cost social media companies billions and force changes on platforms.

Ars Technica
As Montreal homeless encampments grow, documents reveal patchwork response | CBC News

Homeless encampments have become increasingly common in Montreal, leading authorities to adopt a patchwork of approaches to monitor and address the problem. Advocates argue the city needs a more coherent strategy to support those living on the streets.

CBC