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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Social Networks: Prohibit to Protect

The article discusses the need to prohibit children under 16 from using social media platforms due to their potentially addictive design and negative impacts on mental well-being.

Mar 1 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Meta announces lawsuits against deepfakes in Brazil and China

Meta has filed lawsuits against individuals and companies using deepfake images of celebrities to sell products on its platforms in Brazil and China.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

WSJ: Woman admitted in court against Meta and YouTube that it is too hard to live without social media

A woman testifying in a lawsuit against Meta and YouTube stated that life without social media is extremely difficult, highlighting the impact of these platforms on her mental health.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:11 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Gabon in talks with Meta and TikTok over social media ban

Gabon is discussing a potential resolution with social media companies Meta and TikTok following a recent ban on social media platforms due to concerns over harmful content.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Harmfulness of Social Media Has Finally Come to Light. Platforms Have Lied for Years

A report reveals that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has hidden damaging data regarding the harmful effects of its platforms for years.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

One in Four Ads: The Great Fraud Machinery on Social Media

Research has revealed that one in four ads on Meta platforms in Germany is associated with fraudulent activities, suggesting a sophisticated industry at play.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The message scheduling feature arrives on WhatsApp after a long wait

WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to schedule messages in advance, akin to other instant messaging platforms.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Can Instagram, TikTok, and other social networks lead to addiction?

The article discusses the potential for social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok to cause addiction, highlighting a significant lawsuit against Meta and Google by parents and a young adult.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Spain set to investigate the activities of social media platforms

Spain is launching an investigation into social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok over alleged distribution of child pornography.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a trial regarding allegations that Instagram and other social media platforms contribute to addiction and mental health issues among young users.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

WSJ: Zuckerberg was grilled in court about social media addiction

Mark Zuckerberg attended a significant court hearing in California where he faced a barrage of questions regarding Meta Platform's efforts to increase user engagement with its social media platforms.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Meta's Zuckerberg grilled over underage users at social media trial

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, faced intense questioning regarding the presence of underage users on social media platforms during a trial.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The 'bombshell' emails that are burning Meta and the case of the 20-year-old KGM

Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a California trial regarding the company's role in creating addictive social media platforms that harm the mental health of children and teenagers.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Zuckerberg Testifies in Social Media Addiction Trial: What Did the Meta CEO Say?

Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Los Angeles court regarding social media addiction among youth, addressing claims that Meta's platforms intentionally harm minors.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Zuckerberg denies in court that Instagram targets children

CEO Mark Zuckerberg asserted in court that Meta does not allow access to children under 13 on its platforms, despite evidence suggesting that they are a significant target audience.

Feb 18 โ€ข 22:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Trial in Los Angeles: Zuckerberg defends Meta in court

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in a Los Angeles trial regarding the addiction risks of social media platforms like Instagram for young people.

Feb 18 โ€ข 21:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Zuckerberg grilled in landmark social media trial over teen mental health

Mark Zuckerberg faced intense scrutiny during a trial examining the impacts of social media on teen mental health, particularly regarding underage users on Meta's platforms.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in trial about social media addiction in the U.S.

Mark Zuckerberg appeared in a Los Angeles court to testify in a trial concerning social media addiction, specifically focusing on allegations that platforms like Instagram are designed to addict young users.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mark Zuckerberg is today being heard in court about the harms of social media

Mark Zuckerberg is appearing in court today in Los Angeles to address allegations regarding the harmful effects of Meta's social media platforms on children and teenagers.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Immortal social networks: Meta has devised an AI that simulates the activity of users on Instagram and Facebook after death

Meta has patented an AI model intended to simulate user activity on social media platforms after their death, allowing posts and interactions to continue in a way that mimics the deceased user's behavior, although it will not implement this technology.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Historic trial in the United States: 20-year-old woman accuses Instagram and YouTube of her mental health issues

A 20-year-old woman in California is suing Meta and Google, claiming that their platforms, Instagram and YouTube, contributed to her mental health problems and addiction during her childhood.

Feb 18 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Spain demands investigation of social media giants - suspects AI-generated child pornography

Spain is urging prosecutors to investigate social media platforms accused of distributing AI-generated pornographic material involving children.

Feb 18 โ€ข 01:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Spain orders investigation of X, Meta, and TikTok for disseminating AI-generated child sexual abuse material

Spain has ordered an investigation into social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material amidst increasing scrutiny of big tech in Europe.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Spain to investigate X, Meta, and TikTok for AI-generated child abuse material

Spain is launching an investigation into social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child abuse material.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Spain will investigate X, Meta, and TikTok for AI-generated abuse material

Spain is launching an investigation into social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok over allegations of distributing AI-generated abusive material targeting children.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Spain will investigate X, Meta, and TikTok for the generation of child pornography with AI

The Spanish government has ordered an investigation into social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly disseminating AI-generated child sexual abuse material.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Sรกnchez against X, Meta, TikTok: 'No more immunity' for child abuse with AI - Calls for investigation

The Spanish government has requested an investigation into social media platforms X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly disseminating AI-generated images of child sexual abuse, as announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sรกnchez.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Spain will investigate social media for AI-generated content of child abuse

The Spanish government has called for an investigation into social media platforms for AI-generated content related to child abuse, particularly focusing on X, Meta, and TikTok.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
National & Local

Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing Social Media Addiction

Tech giants like Meta, TikTok, Snap, and YouTube are facing lawsuits alleging that their platforms contribute to social media addiction and cause personal injuries to users.

Feb 12 โ€ข 23:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Russia has blocked WhatsApp

Russia has blocked the messaging service WhatsApp, claiming the company is unwilling to comply with local laws.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Russia blocks WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, says newspaper

Russia has blocked access to WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, deeming them extremist platforms and effectively erasing their presence from the Russian internet.

Feb 12 โ€ข 00:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Meta, Google face massive liability as โ€˜addicted kidsโ€™ trial continues in LA

Meta and Google are facing serious legal challenges in a significant ongoing trial in Los Angeles regarding claims that their platforms are addictive to young users.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Lawsuits Against Social Media Could Change the World

Thousands of lawsuits have been filed in the United States against social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Meta, and Instagram, by families and young people claiming that the addictive nature of these platforms harms their mental health.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

US Trial and EU: Does Social Media Manipulate Children's Minds?

The US is undergoing a trial against tech giants Alphabet and Meta for allegedly making children addicted to their platforms, while the EU raises similar concerns against TikTok.

Feb 11 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Started on Youtube at 6, on Instagram at 9 - now a 20-year-old woman has sued social media giants for addiction

A 20-year-old woman has sued Meta and YouTube, claiming their platforms caused her addiction and severe mental health issues after using them since childhood.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Meta and YouTube created 'digital casinos', argue lawyers in historic trial

In a landmark trial in Los Angeles, a young Californian accuses Meta and YouTube of intentionally designing their platforms to be addictive, likening them to 'digital casinos'.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

US social media companies on trial over accusations they engineered 'addiction' for children

US social media companies, including Meta Platforms and YouTube, are in a landmark trial facing allegations of deliberately designing their products to induce addiction in children.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Lawyer: 'Meta' and 'YouTube' Created Addiction in Children'

A lawsuit in Los Angeles claims that Meta and YouTube intentionally designed their platforms to create addiction in children, leading to severe mental harm for one young woman.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Tech Giants on Trial - 'Constructing Addiction'

Major tech companies, including Meta and Google, are facing accusations in a significant trial regarding their role in creating addictive platforms for children and young people.

Feb 9 โ€ข 20:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Big Techs Face Historic Trial in the US Over Social Media Addiction

A historic trial regarding social media addiction began in Los Angeles, potentially setting a legal precedent for platforms like Meta and YouTube that are accused of intentionally designing their services to foster addiction in children.

Feb 9 โ€ข 19:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Landmark Trial Against Meta and YouTube for Child Addiction in the USA

A significant trial has begun in Los Angeles that could set a legal precedent regarding whether Meta and YouTube intentionally designed their platforms to induce addiction in children.

Feb 9 โ€ข 19:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

An historic court process has begun regarding children's addiction to social media content

A landmark court case has started in Los Angeles to determine whether social media companies like Meta and YouTube deliberately designed their platforms to foster addiction among children.

Feb 9 โ€ข 18:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Challenge to Donald Trump: Europe forces Meta to open WhatsApp to competition and delivers another blow to US platforms

Europe is pushing Meta to allow competition in its WhatsApp messaging service, citing violations of EU competition rules.

Feb 9 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Main trial begins in US addiction case against Meta, YouTube

A significant trial has commenced in the United States concerning allegations that Meta and YouTube designed their platforms to be addictive for children.

Feb 9 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Landmark Trial Against Meta and Google Over Addiction Risk Begins

A landmark trial against Meta and Google commenced in California, centering on the addiction risks posed by social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube, with potential implications for the liability of tech companies regarding mental health.

Feb 9 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Social media companies are being sued for harming their usersโ€™ mental health โ€“ but are the platforms addictive?

Legal proceedings against Meta and YouTube are being termed the 'social media addiction trials', questioning the alleged addiction of these platforms and their impact on mental health.

Feb 8 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Online safety watchdog says tech giants failing to detect child abuse

A report from eSafety claims major tech companies like Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are not doing enough to detect and prevent child sexual abuse on their platforms.

Feb 4 โ€ข 19:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Hereโ€™s why Fabrizio Corona's accounts have been removed

Fabrizio Corona's social media accounts and most content were removed following legal requests from Mediaset, affecting platforms like Meta, Google, and TikTok.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
Crime & Justice

Meta sued over child sexual exploitation claims

Meta is facing a jury trial in New Mexico for allegedly exposing children to sexual exploitation on its social media platforms.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
Crime & Justice

Let's not discuss whether to ban social networks for children, but how and from what age to do it

The article discusses the growing consensus among experts and governments on the need to regulate social networks for children, emphasizing that platforms like Meta pose serious safety risks.

Jan 14 โ€ข 10:49 UTC

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