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technology2 days ago•6 min saved

Meta’s Courtroom Shrug on Addiction Sparks Debate

Mark Zuckerberg testified for five hours in a California bellwether case denying Meta deliberately designed its platforms to be addictive; the trial questions whether social-media addiction is real and if Meta and YouTube crossed legal lines, with potential for billions in damages and major platform overhauls. Prosecutors point to internal docs suggesting goals to increase time spent, while Meta argues safeguards and differentiates between problematic use and clinical addiction, making the outcome a landmark for tech accountability.

via Defector|

#kaley #meta #social-media-addiction

technology3 days ago•20 min saved

Young Woman's Testimony Fuels Landmark Case on Social Media Addiction

In a landmark Los Angeles trial, a young woman testifies that early and heavy use of social media—especially Instagram—contributed to addiction, worsened her depression, and intensified suicidal thoughts, as the case questions whether Meta’s platforms deliberately harm children and seeks accountability for the tech giants' design choices; executives like Mark Zuckerberg and Adam Mosseri face tough questions about safety and authenticity in their products.

via AP News|

#court-case #instagram #meta

technology7 days ago•346 min saved

Bellwether Trial Could Redraw Social Media’s Legal Boundaries

A landmark bellwether case accusing Meta and YouTube of engineering addictive social platforms that harmed a young user could influence hundreds of similar lawsuits and spark broader online-safety reforms. With Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg testifying and plaintiffs citing internal documents about preteen use and scrolling time, the trial echoes Big Tobacco-era litigation while the companies dispute causation and highlight safety features. The outcome may steer future cases and regulatory scrutiny across the tech industry.

via CNN|

#bellwether-trial #kaley-case #meta

technology11 days ago•9 min saved

Zuckerberg Testifies in Landmark Social-Media Addiction Case, Sticks to Safe Script

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a high‑profile Los Angeles bellwether case accusing Facebook and Instagram of being designed to be addictive and targeting teens. He offered guarded, rehearsed answers and insisted the platforms provide value rather than pursuing excessive engagement, while plaintiffs cited internal documents suggesting goals to maximize usage and minutes spent. A large Instagram post tarp used as evidence underscored the stakes as the trial—one of roughly 1,600 similar suits—could influence liability standards for tech platforms and debates over content moderation and youth safety.

via WIRED|

#instagram #mark-zuckerberg #meta

technology1 month ago•10 min saved

Internal memos brand Instagram 'a drug' as Meta faces pivotal social-media addiction trial

A high-stakes bellwether trial accuses Meta, YouTube and others of designing addictive features that harmed a minor; internal memos—including an 'IG is a drug' line—surface as the case tests causation, potentially paving billions in damages and broad platform-safety changes if the jury links harm to design rather than content.

via Ars Technica|

#court-trial #instagram #internal-documents

legal1 month ago•28 min saved

Lawsuits Claim Social Apps Fuel Youth Addiction

Open class-action lawsuits accuse major social media platforms—Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat—of engineering features to maximize engagement, contributing to depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia and other mental-health harms in minors. Eligible claimants are individuals who started using social media between ages 8 and 18, are now 25 or younger, used these apps for 3+ hours daily, and have sought treatment for related conditions; the actions are led by Wagstaff & Cartmell and LegaFi Law, inviting affected people to join by submitting information to verify eligibility.

via Class Action Lawsuits|

#class-action #instagram #legal

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Brick Gadget: The $59 Solution to Reduce Screen Time

Anneta Konstantinides reviews Brick, a $59 physical device that helps reduce phone screen time by requiring users to tap their phone on it to unblock apps, which has significantly helped her cut down on social media use and improve productivity.

via Business Insider|

#brick-gadget #distraction-blocker #phone-apps

world6 months ago•0 min saved

Managing Kids' Screen Time: Challenges and Solutions

The article discusses the widespread issue of social media addiction among children and the lack of consensus on how to address it, highlighting concerns about its impact on mental health and development.

via politico.eu|

#kids #mental-health #parenting

technology7 months ago•8 min saved

The Rise of AI-Generated Content and Its Impact on Our Digital Lives

The article discusses how short-form videos, especially on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, are increasingly dominated by AI-generated 'slop' content that is designed to maximize user engagement and ad revenue, leading to negative effects such as reduced attention spans, increased anxiety, and digital overload. It highlights the rise of AI tools that make content creation easier, the manipulative design of these platforms, and offers tips to mitigate their impact, emphasizing the importance of being intentional with media consumption.

via vox.com|

#ai-generated-content #attention-span #short-form-videos

businesslegal2 years ago•2 min saved

"Zuckerberg's Bid to Dodge Personal Liability in Instagram Addiction Lawsuits"

Mark Zuckerberg is seeking to be dropped from two dozen lawsuits alleging that his actions and Meta's have caused social media addiction in children, arguing that individuals cannot be held personally liable for corporate acts. His legal team contends that there is a clear distinction between his personal liability and his role as CEO, and that executives are typically shielded from personal liability in corporate law. However, if it's determined that Meta had a duty to disclose information related to social media risks for kids, the CEO could potentially be held liable for concealing it, which could have implications for other lawsuits against social media giants' CEOs.

via Business Insider|

#businesslegal #lawsuits #mark-zuckerberg

technologylegal2 years ago•3 min saved

"Meta's Zuckerberg Fights Lawsuits Over Instagram Addiction Claims"

Mark Zuckerberg is seeking to avoid personal liability in lawsuits accusing Meta Platforms Inc. and other social media companies of addicting children to their products. The lawsuits allege that Zuckerberg was repeatedly warned about the safety risks of Instagram and Facebook for children but ignored the findings. Zuckerberg argues that he can't be held personally responsible for actions at Meta just because he's the CEO, and his lawyers claim that his statements were generalized or covered by the US Constitution's First Amendment protection of free speech. The outcome of the hearing in California federal court could have implications for other CEOs facing similar mass personal injury litigation.

via Yahoo Finance|

#lawsuits #mark-zuckerberg #meta-platforms-inc

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

The Battle Between States and Meta: Addiction and Altered Realities

The conversation around social media addiction is gaining momentum, fueled by new data on Gen Z's social media usage and a recent lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. While there is no official psychiatric diagnosis for social media addiction, many young people struggle to stop their use and feel "obsessed." Studies have shown that excessive social media use can negatively impact mental health, particularly among adolescents. Red flags of addiction include an inability to stop, interference with daily routines, lying to maintain use, and problems with schoolwork or relationships. It is important for parents to establish boundaries, teach critical thinking, and model appropriate phone and social media use to mitigate the risks.

via Yahoo Life|

#gen-z #lawsuit #mental-health

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"US States File Lawsuit Against Meta for Harmful Effects on Youth Mental Health and Addictive Features"

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Instagram, is facing a lawsuit filed by 33 U.S. states, including California and New York, accusing the company of fueling a youth mental health crisis by making their social media platforms addictive. The states allege that Meta repeatedly misled the public about the dangers of its platforms and knowingly induced young children and teenagers into addictive and compulsive social media use. Research has associated children's use of Meta's social media platforms with negative outcomes such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, and interference with education and daily life. The lawsuit seeks civil penalties for each violation of state laws and accuses Meta of violating a law banning the collection of data of children under age 13.

via Reuters|

#instagram #lawsuit #meta-platforms