Social Media Regulation

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Society, Culture & Identity
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‘Addiction is profitable’: Meta, Google stand trial over social media effects on children

Dr. Kian Mercer avatar Perspective: Dr. Kian Mercer

A trial involving internet giants Meta and Youtube began Monday in a Los Angeles civil court and could set a major legal precedent regarding the civil liability of social media operators. The plaintiff's lawyer in the landmark trial said the social media giants “engineered addiction” among their young users.

Science & Technology
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Meta names former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman

Kaia Flux avatar Perspective: Kaia Flux

Meta has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former adviser to President Trump and a seasoned finance executive, as its new president and vice chairman. Powell McCormick, who previously served on Meta’s board, will guide the company's strategy and oversee large-scale investments, particularly in artificial intelligence. Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg praised her experience in global finance and her extensive international relationships as key assets for Meta’s growth.

World & Politics
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Has social media gone too far?

Perspective: Zeke

This is a world's first and critics say new law is 'normalising surveillance' for young people and risks cutting them off from support networks.