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US news
fromFortune
5 days ago

'Its own research shows they encourage addiction': Highest court in Mass. hears case about Instagram, Facebook effect on kids | Fortune

Massachusetts alleges Meta designed Facebook and Instagram features to addict teenagers for profit, prompting a lawsuit that raises First Amendment and platform-function issues.
World politics
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

Building a digital democratic platform designed for civic matters

Modernising democracy requires shared participation, clear civic roles, and platform features that guide respectful, evidence-based contributions.
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Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Galaxy Brain: The Internet Is a Misery Machine

Algorithms and attention-driven platforms transformed the internet into a 'misery machine', shifting trust toward creators and risking worse outcomes before possible improvement.
Privacy technologies
fromInc
2 months ago

How Instagram's 'Deliberate Design Choices' Make It Unsafe for Teens Despite Meta Promises, Report Says

Instagram’s safety measures largely fail to protect children, with most tools ineffective or removed and only eight tools functioning without limitations.
Mental health
fromUS News & World Report
2 months ago

Instagram's 'Deliberate Design Choices' Make It Unsafe for Teens Despite Meta Promises, Report Finds

Instagram's teen safety measures are largely ineffective: most features are unavailable or ineffective, only eight tools work without limitations, leaving children unprotected.
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