States sue Meta, claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health

States sue Meta, claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children's mental health

Dozens of U.S. states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people and contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features on Instagram and Facebook that make children addicted to its platforms. A trial filed by 33 states in… Continue Reading States sue Meta, claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health

FTC plans to hire child psychologist to guide internet rules

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Monkeybusinessimages | Istock | Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission plans to hire at least one child psychologist who can guide its work on Internet regulation, Democratic Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya told The Record in an interview published Monday. FTC Chair Lina Khan supports the project, Bedoya told the outlet, adding… Continue Reading FTC plans to hire child psychologist to guide internet rules