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Tech giants could face more lawsuits after US ruling

An unprecedented legal finding that social media giants failed to protect young users from harm could have major ramifications for tech companies in Australia.

AAP · Mar 26

Meta AI vs. DeepSeek: I gave them 5 real-world tasks and the gap was embarrassing

I tested Meta AI vs DeepSeek using 5 real-world prompts — one clearly delivered more useful, actionable answers across almost every category.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 26

Harry and Meghan hail social media ‘reckoning’ after Meta court ruling

The couple say they ‘stand with every parent and young person who refused to be silenced’

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Meta and Google just lost a landmark social media addiction case. A tech law expert explains the fallout

Social media platforms Instagram and YouTube have a design defect which means they are addictive, a jury in the United States has ruled.

The Conversation · Mar 25

A court just ruled Meta and YouTube ‘negligent’ — social media may never be the same

Meta and YouTube just lost a landmark social media case in which a jury found them negligent. Now the question is how, if at all, these platforms change?

TechRadar · Mar 25

Parents see hope in back-to-back rulings that social media providers failed to protect young users

Parents are wondering what is next after juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles found social media providers failed to protect young users

The Independent UK · Mar 25

Jury finds Meta, YouTube 'negligent' in trial over addictive social media

Meta, YouTube trial over addictive social media apps led to each being found guilty of "negligence."

Android Central · Mar 25

Stocks Rise Despite Mixed Iran Headlines: Stock Market Today

The main equity indexes were up more than 1% in early trading, but finished with more modest gains on reports Iran rejected a U.S. peace plan.

Kiplinger · Mar 25

Morning Mail: Australians switch to EVs amid war, Iran rejects ceasefire plan, tech giants liable for ‘addictive’ products

Sales rise amid more warnings about fuel shortages and food prices; minister fear figure may damage relations with Beijing

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25

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

A Los Angeles jury’s decision that addictive app design caused a young woman’s mental health crisis could force Big Tech to confront what parents, doctors, and users have warned about for years.

Fortune · Mar 25