The Latest Breaking News from Addiction

‘Goal is viewer addiction’: Damning email from YouTube employee show company’s alleged mission

YouTube executive’s deposition revealed an employee noted a ‘goal’ was to make an app addictive

The Independent UK · Mar 30

As GOOG Stock Falls on Legal Woes Should You Jump to Buy the Dip?

Alphabet stock is down from its peak. Is GOOG stock a buy despite the adverse verdict in a teen social media addiction case?

Barchart · Mar 30

Strike on Afghan hospital shows the laws of war may document atrocities — but don’t prevent them

Pakistani jets recently bombed the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, a facility with 2,000 beds dedicated to helping patients recover from drug addiction.

The Conversation · Mar 30

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the landmark social media addiction trial to more Netflix price hikes

The week's biggest tech news stories from Sonos, DJI, iOS, and more for March 28, 2026.

TechRadar · Mar 28

Indonesia starts implementing social media restrictions for children under 16

Indonesia has begun implementing a new government regulation approved earlier this month that bans children younger than 16 from access to digital platforms that could expose them to pornography, cyberbullying, online scams and addiction

The Independent UK · Mar 28

After Another Car Crash, Tiger Woods Must Face the Hard Truth: He Is an Addict

Woods seems to be focused on his playing career and his injury rehab, but addiction is unrelenting, writes Michael Rosenberg. It’s time for Woods to address his biggest challenge.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 28

Meta and YouTube Found Guilty of Child Addiction, Jury Awards $6M in Landmark Social Media Verdict

A groundbreaking verdict holds Meta and YouTube responsible for social media addiction in children, setting a precedent for treating platforms as defective products. Learn about the $6 million damages and implications for Big Tech.

International Business Times UK · Mar 27

'The 'engineering of addiction' explained — 3 ways Meta and YouTube have harmed young users, according to the landmark case

The science of smartphone addiction, according to the landmark Meta-Google ruling.

TechRadar · Mar 26

Human rights groups cheer ‘watershed’ verdict in social media addiction trial

As many organizations celebrate outcome, some are skeptical as to what it means for privacy protections

The Guardian - US · Mar 26

20-Year-Old Wins $6M After Suing Meta and YouTube Over Childhood Addiction

In a landmark legal decision, Meta and Google are ordered to pay $6M for their role in social media addiction, marking a significant moment in tech accountability.

International Business Times UK · Mar 26