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House of Lords pushes for Australian-style social media ban for under-16s

Peers, in vote of 266 to 141, reject Keir Starmer’s proposals for public consultation to decide if social media ban should be introduced in UK

The Guardian - AU

‘Beyond massive’: How a court victory by a teenager addicted to Instagram and YouTube could upend the whole tech industry

ANALYSIS: In a landmark ruling, a Los Angeles jury held Meta and Google liable for a young app user’s mental distress. Io Dodds explains why that logic could cost Big Tech billions — and potentially transform it permanently

The Independent UK

Verdicts against social media companies carry consequences. But questions linger

Two landmark jury verdicts against social media companies have arrived in a long line of lawsuits alleging harm to children who use platforms including Instagram and YouTube

The Independent UK

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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

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

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

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."

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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

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

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

Meta and YouTube aren't the only ones who should be worried after landmark social media addiction ruling

Blockbuster social media addiction trial ends with YouTube and Meta declared negligent.

Tom’s Guide

Exclusive: U.S. needs "whole new workforce" for AI, Meta president says

Dina Powell McCormick is central to Meta's dealmaking in the AI era.

Axios

Meta Reportedly Plans 20% Layoff: A Sign of Weakness or Strength?

While Meta's reported layoff plans may look like a sign of weakness, there are reasons to believe the Mag 7 firm can make this move from a position of strength.

MarketBeat

Apple asks UK users to verify age in new software update

The age checks will mean users have to prove they are old enough to access certain services

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The Guardian - US

Meta and YouTube designed addictive products that harmed young people, jury finds

Jury in Los Angeles awards plaintiff damages of $6m, with Meta to pay 70% and YouTube the remainder

The Independent UK

Meta and YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction trial

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The Independent UK

Meta and YouTube found liable on all counts in landmark trial that could reshape the future of social media

A jury in Los Angeles reached a verdict March 25

The Independent UK

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial

A jury found both Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services

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Reason

A Jury Hit Meta With a $375 Million Verdict. The Open Internet May Pay the Price.

Meta's loss in a New Mexico "product design" case could also be a blow against Section 230, free speech, and online privacy.

Barchart

Bank of America Is Betting That Nebius Stock Still Has 30% Upside Potential. Should You Buy It Here?

Nebius stock has surged nearly 300% in a year as investors bet on explosive AI-cloud growth and major contracts with Meta and Microsoft.

International Business Times UK

'Is The Money In Donald Trump's Pocket?' Lawmaker Pushes For Answers As Millions In Trump Library Fund Vanish

Explore the disappearance of millions intended for Trump's Presidential Library Fund, as media companies settle lawsuits and questions remain unanswered.

TechRadar

Meta has a new boss to help 'encourage' its workers to use more AI

Meta wants all 78,000 of its workers to use AI at work, despite rumors of huge potential layoffs.

The Independent UK

How I cured my phone addiction and got four hours of my life back every day

FIRST PERSON: As Meta is ordered to pay out millions for endangering children on its addictive social media platforms, Victoria Richards realised she was as addicted to screentime as her kids – so she took drastic action

Reason

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International Business Times UK

Meta Fined £310 Million: Jury Finds It Misled Users On Child Safety, Enabling Child Exploitation

A New Mexico jury fines Meta £310 million for misleading users about safety and allowing harm to children on its platforms.

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