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Social media needs a health warning': Readers on tackling phone addiction

Quality journalism is essential for understanding critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and the impact of Big Tech on society.

14 hours ago

London politics

Major police presence planned with thousands to gather for anti-far-right protest

Parents should not be only ones to ensure children stay safe online watchdog

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for tech companies to ensure safe online environments for children.

22 hours ago

Car finance compensation scheme: How will redress work and who is eligible?

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and financial compensation for mis-sold car loans.

21 hours ago

Ministers were stockpiling French wine before Brexit deadline amid fears of no deal'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and Brexit, emphasizing the importance of accessible news without paywalls.

World news

3 hours ago

What happens in Gaza, will happen everywhere': Ambassador warns Israel will not stop

The Independent provides critical reporting on reproductive rights, climate change, and geopolitical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.

5 hours ago

Social media needs a health warning': Readers on tackling phone addiction

Quality journalism is essential for understanding critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and the impact of Big Tech on society.

London politics

14 hours ago

Major police presence planned with thousands to gather for anti-far-right protest

The Independent provides crucial reporting on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support journalism.

Parents should not be only ones to ensure children stay safe online watchdog

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for tech companies to ensure safe online environments for children.

22 hours ago

Car finance compensation scheme: How will redress work and who is eligible?

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and financial compensation for mis-sold car loans.

21 hours ago

Ministers were stockpiling French wine before Brexit deadline amid fears of no deal'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and Brexit, emphasizing the importance of accessible news without paywalls.

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8 hours ago

UK news

Saturday's briefing: Ben White returns and surprise Bristol City appointment

17 hours ago

Liverpool FC

Andy Robertson says playing for Scotland has kept him going' this season

Farage says he has been invited to watch Sunderland after Ipswich visit backlash

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

Media industry

John Toshack denies dementia diagnosis' after son's claim

Gary Hetherington urges Super League to learn from missed chances over 30 years

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting in critical societal issues.

Rain, wind and hail to hit UK this weekend but sunnier weather is on the way

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.

8 hours ago

Saturday's briefing: Ben White returns and surprise Bristol City appointment

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.

Liverpool FC

17 hours ago

Andy Robertson says playing for Scotland has kept him going' this season

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the role of donations in supporting on-the-ground reporting during critical times.

Farage says he has been invited to watch Sunderland after Ipswich visit backlash

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

John Toshack denies dementia diagnosis' after son's claim

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

Gary Hetherington urges Super League to learn from missed chances over 30 years

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-the-ground reporting in critical societal issues.

Rain, wind and hail to hit UK this weekend but sunnier weather is on the way

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.

more#journalism

Social media marketing

fromeuronews

6 hours ago

Governments pressured to stop 'enshitification' as internet worsens

The Norwegian Consumer Council's viral video highlights concerns over 'enshitification,' the decline in quality of digital platforms.

fromThe Nation

A Landmark Suit Against Meta and YouTube Opens the Floodgate for AI Litigation

A jury found big tech liable for addictive design features, establishing a precedent for legal action against social media companies for psychological harm.

Marketing tech

fromExchangewire

The Stack: Ads Evolve, AI Expands, and Big Tech Faces Pushback

Advertising formats are evolving rapidly, with significant legal and regulatory tensions in the digital ecosystem.

How the Meta and YouTube child safety rulings end Big Tech invincibility

Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico found Meta and YouTube liable for harming children's mental health through their platforms.

fromMiami Herald

Catherine Thorbecke: Your birthday won't magically fix social media

Australia's ban on under-16s using social media is influencing similar actions across the Asia-Pacific region.

fromRest of World

Meta, YouTube verdict can ripple through social media markets worldwide

Meta and YouTube found negligent in a landmark trial, ordered to pay $3 million for social media addiction and mental health impacts.

fromFast Company

How the Meta and YouTube child safety rulings end Big Tech invincibility

Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico found Meta and YouTube liable for harming children's mental health through their platforms.

fromMiami Herald

Catherine Thorbecke: Your birthday won't magically fix social media

Australia's ban on under-16s using social media is influencing similar actions across the Asia-Pacific region.

fromRest of World

Meta, YouTube verdict can ripple through social media markets worldwide

Meta and YouTube found negligent in a landmark trial, ordered to pay $3 million for social media addiction and mental health impacts.

more#social-media

Artificial intelligence

The US needs a blue-collar workforce boom to compete in AI, Meta president says

America's AI competitiveness relies on a new workforce, particularly tradespeople, to build necessary infrastructure.

Meta's court defeats add to Zuckerberg's recent woes, represent 'watershed event' for social media

Meta faces legal challenges over the safety of its platforms for children and mental health impacts, reflecting growing skepticism towards Big Tech.

Artificial intelligence

Meta layoffs hit Reality Labs, recruiting divisions

Meta is laying off employees while focusing on AI development and cost-cutting measures.

Law

fromFast Company

First victory over Big Tech by a U.S. state in court: Meta to pay big money for exposing children to sexual exploitation

Meta has been ordered to pay $375 million for endangering children on its platforms, marking a significant legal victory against big tech.

Tech industry

fromwww.cnbc.com

Meta's court defeats add to Zuckerberg's recent woes, represent 'watershed event' for social media

Meta faces legal challenges over the safety of its platforms for children and mental health impacts, reflecting growing skepticism towards Big Tech.

Artificial intelligence

Meta layoffs hit Reality Labs, recruiting divisions

Meta is laying off employees while focusing on AI development and cost-cutting measures.

Law

fromFast Company

First victory over Big Tech by a U.S. state in court: Meta to pay big money for exposing children to sexual exploitation

Meta has been ordered to pay $375 million for endangering children on its platforms, marking a significant legal victory against big tech.

MP victim of AI deepfake fails to get answers from Big Tech

Big Tech executives failed to address the spread of damaging deepfake AI content during a parliamentary confrontation.

What is tech addiction? A court ruling makes it Big Tech's next big problem | Fortune

A jury ruled in favor of a plaintiff against Meta and Google, citing design features that contribute to excessive screen time and mental health issues.

fromFortune

Digital life

A court just ruled that tech addiction is real-and dangerous. It could be Meta and YouTube's Big Tobacco moment | Fortune

fromFortune

What is tech addiction? A court ruling makes it Big Tech's next big problem | Fortune

A jury ruled in favor of a plaintiff against Meta and Google, citing design features that contribute to excessive screen time and mental health issues.

fromFortune

A court just ruled that tech addiction is real-and dangerous. It could be Meta and YouTube's Big Tobacco moment | Fortune

A jury ruled that Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube's design contributed to a woman's mental health issues, awarding her $3 million in damages.

A Jury Just Blamed Meta and YouTube for Social Media Addiction

A California jury ruled that Meta and YouTube are liable for a young woman's mental health issues due to their platform designs.

Silicon Valley

fromNextgov.com

Trump names CEOs, nuclear fusion founders and Nobel laureate to tech advisory council

Leadership from Big Tech is solidifying its influence in Washington through the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

Business