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California just passed groundbreaking laws that target addictive social media design features like infinite scroll and autoplay for teens, not screen time itself. The shift marks a historic change from blaming kids to holding tech companies accountable for building products that exploit developing brains.
Australia just unveiled groundbreaking legislation that lets social media users opt out of algorithmic feeds and see only content from accounts they actually follow. The "My Feed, My Way" initiative puts control back in users' hands, with platforms facing fines up to $72 million if they don't comply.
Australia is set to introduce groundbreaking laws requiring social media platforms to let users turn off algorithmic feeds. The move puts control back in people's hands over what they see online.
The European Commission is requiring Meta to redesign Facebook and Instagram to reduce addictive features that harm users' wellbeing. The proposed changes could transform how millions experience social media daily.
European regulators have told Meta to redesign Instagram and Facebook to protect users' mental health, targeting features like infinite scroll and autoplay that keep people hooked. The company faces fines up to $12 billion if it doesn't comply with demands to make both platforms less addictive.
A systems engineer argues we need to openly acknowledge and regulate how technology shapes our behavior. By naming "social engineering" honestly, we can protect users from manipulation while harnessing design for good.
Australia just told Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Steam to show exactly how they're keeping children safe from predators online. The legally enforceable order comes as the country leads the world in protecting young people in digital spaces.
Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forrest is challenging Meta in a groundbreaking lawsuit that could change how tech companies handle fraud on their platforms. His legal team argues that Meta's AI tools actively helped create and spread thousands of fake ads using his face to trick people into cryptocurrency scams.
Advocacy groups across 14 countries are fighting to reverse the gradual decline of social media platforms that were once user-friendly but now prioritize profits over people. New European laws are already creating pathways for better digital experiences.
A jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million after finding the tech giant misled families about safety measures and failed to protect children from exploitation on Facebook and Instagram. The landmark verdict sends a powerful message that companies must prioritize young users' wellbeing over profits.
A jury found Meta liable for putting children at risk and awarded the maximum penalty of $375 million. The verdict marks a historic victory for child safety advocates and could pave the way for similar cases nationwide.
Bolt just became the first major ride-hailing company to officially register under South Africa's new transport rules, setting a safety standard for the entire industry. The move brings drivers, riders, and regulators closer to a safer, more accountable future.