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US news
fromFortune
1 week 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.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
1 week ago

Meta's Litigation Shield Under Fire in Massachusetts Court

Massachusetts justices questioned Meta's Section 230 immunity claim, doubting that Instagram's design features are protected publishing activity.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Social media giants must stand trial on addiction claims

Meta, ByteDance, Alphabet and Snap must face trial over claims they designed social platforms to addict youths, with initial trials set for January.
France news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

France's nicotine pouch ban reflects rising anti-tobacco leadership at key moment for EU

France banned nicotine pouches effective March 2026 to curb youth nicotine toxicity and addiction, reinforcing broader tobacco-control measures and EU leadership against industry influence.
fromBloomberglaw
1 month ago

Social Media Companies Face Trial on Addiction Claims (Correct)

Meta Platforms Inc., ByteDance Ltd., Alphabet Inc. and Snap Inc. must face trial over claims that they designed their social media platforms to addict youths, a judge ruled, clearing the way for the first of thousands of cases to be presented to juries.
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