Jurors wade through daunting evidence in high-stakes Meta trial about social media risks to children

A daunting stream of testimony and evidence has been presented in a New Mexico case that explores what the social media ...

'Social media risks outweigh benefit in under 16s'

A childhood advocate from Jersey has said the risks of social media outweigh any benefits for people under 16-years-old. It ...

Bipartisan push in California aims to restrict social media access for kids under 16

The proposed rules — which would rank among the toughest in the world — are setting up a clash between prominent Democrats ...

Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury

After about a month of hearing from addiction experts, therapists, platform engineers and executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, a jury has heard closing arguments before heading to the deliberation r ...

Is it even possible to decentralize social networking?

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How social media is fuelling violence in overlooked US communities

Thomas Abt, a researcher, says online taunts and barbs from songs can intensify shootings in underserved areas ...

Florida's social media law for teens heads to appeals court

A federal appeals court will hear arguments on a Florida law restricting minors' social media access, challenged as a First Amendment violation.

Robinhood is making a social network

We’ve heard directly from active traders that they rely heavily on social media to navigate the markets,” Robinhood says.