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Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Horrors of Being a Content Moderator Fuel the New Faces of Death

Poor character decisions in horror films can frustrate viewers, but Margot's journey in Faces of Death offers a relatable and engaging narrative.
Intellectual property law
fromHoodline
7 hours ago

Seattle Children's In Wiretap Showdown as Ad Heavyweight Jumps Into Pixel Fight

Seattle Children's Hospital faces legal challenges over website tracking, with potential implications for ad measurement and analytics if plaintiffs succeed.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromHealthline
18 hours ago

Influencers May Share Misleading Information About Prescriptions

Social media influencers promoting prescription drugs often share misleading information, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.
Film
fromKotaku
8 hours ago

New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Human rights groups cheer watershed' verdict in social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube found liable for designing addictive products harming children, prompting calls for reform in social media practices.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
Education
fromPsychology Today
8 hours ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
#ai
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

There's no shortage of terrifying technology': how AI became TV drama's new go-to villain

AI is portrayed as a powerful and dangerous tool in modern surveillance and military operations.
Media industry
fromWIRED
15 hours ago

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.
#meta-platforms
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
2 days ago

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Meta must face Massachusetts lawsuit over youth social media addiction, court rules

Meta Platforms faces a lawsuit for allegedly designing addictive features targeting young users, as ruled by the Massachusetts supreme judicial court.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
2 days ago

Instagram Promotes Explicit Content to Teens, Iowa AG Suit Says

Meta Platforms Inc. is being sued for falsely advertising Instagram as safe for teenagers despite harmful content being accessible.
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

SchadenFriday: Washington Gets TMZ'd

With Congress again out for recess-instead of, say, working to end the partial government shutdown or doing something, anything, when the president threatens war crimes-one media organization had the savvy, gall, and, okay, shamelessness to deputize us all as honorary paparazzi.
Podcast
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Posts Raw Video of Woman Being Murdered With Hammer

President Trump posted a graphic video of a violent murder, blaming Biden and judges for immigration policies allowing criminals to remain in the U.S.
fromBloomberglaw
1 day ago

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.
Privacy professionals
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Peers vote to ban pornography depicting sex acts between stepfamily members

The UK government will ban pornography depicting sexual acts between stepfamily members following a House of Lords vote.
Marketing
fromTheZenParent
3 days ago

20 Sneaky Tactics Advertisers Use To Take Advantage Of You - TheZenParent

Understanding marketing psychology helps consumers recognize subtle tactics that influence purchasing decisions.
#massachusetts
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mass. House passes bill restricting teen social media and phones in schools

A Massachusetts bill bans social media for children under 14 and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds, along with a cellphone ban in schools.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Mass. House to vote on youth social media ban, strict school cellphone ban

Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban social media for children under 14 and restrict cellphone use in schools.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mass. House passes bill restricting teen social media and phones in schools

A Massachusetts bill bans social media for children under 14 and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds, along with a cellphone ban in schools.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Mass. House to vote on youth social media ban, strict school cellphone ban

Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban social media for children under 14 and restrict cellphone use in schools.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | If A.I. Is a Weapon, Who Should Control It?

The current collision between the Department of Defense and Anthropic over whether Anthropic's A.I. models should be bound by ethical constraints or made available for all uses the Pentagon might have in mind raises significant concerns about the future of AI governance.
Right-wing politics
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 days ago

Australia gambling ads reform draws sharp criticism

Australia is implementing reforms to reduce gambling ads, aiming to protect children and address public health concerns related to gambling.
#greece
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

Greece plans to ban social media access for under-15s to address youth anxiety and sleep issues, effective January next year.
EU data protection
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

Greece plans to ban social media use for under-15s starting January 1, 2027, citing concerns over mental health and addiction.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

Greece plans to ban social media access for under-15s to address youth anxiety and sleep issues, effective January next year.
EU data protection
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

Greece plans to ban social media use for under-15s starting January 1, 2027, citing concerns over mental health and addiction.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Council bill seeks to curb social media time to an hour for NYC kids

Proposed legislation aims to limit kids' social media access to one hour unless permitted by parents, addressing mental health concerns.
Medicine
fromNature
5 days ago

Scientists invented a fake disease. AI told people it was real

Bixonimania is a fabricated medical condition that highlights the dangers of misinformation in AI-generated health advice.
fromApaonline
5 days ago

How to Deal with Online Virtue Signaling

Virtue signaling often manifests in social media posts that aim to elevate one's moral standing without genuine commitment to the cause, leading to frustration among observers.
Philosophy
Humor
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Let Justin Timberlake and Tiger Woods be a warning: The body cam footage industry could come for any of us

Body cam footage of arrests, while entertaining, raises ethical concerns about public shaming and the fragility of privacy.
World politics
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Fact-checking is crucial when the news moves this fast - Poynter

The U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iranian targets, prompting extensive fact-checking on claims regarding military capabilities and misinformation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

More teens are getting hooked on gambling. Parents say it often goes undetected

Gambling addiction among boys is rising, with 36% of U.S. boys aged 11 to 17 having gambled in the past year.
#meta
fromFuturism
6 days ago
Wearables

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Everyone Cheering The Social Media Addiction Verdicts Against Meta Should Understand What They're Actually Cheering For - Above the Law

Meta's recent legal losses threaten the foundational protections of Section 230, impacting all online platforms and user-generated content liability.
Law
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Meta removes ads from lawyers seeking plaintiffs for social media addiction cases.

Meta has eliminated advertisements from lawyers targeting plaintiffs in social media addiction lawsuits.
Wearables
fromFuturism
6 days ago

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses may exacerbate eating disorders with features that track and log food intake automatically.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads recruiting for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta has removed law firm ads related to social media addiction, stating it won't allow profit from harmful claims.
Law
fromgizmodo.com
2 days ago

Meta Is Pulling Down Ads That Seek to Recruit Clients for Social Media Addiction Litigation

Meta is removing ads from attorneys recruiting clients for social media addiction lawsuits after recent legal defeats.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How Meta's victim-blaming failed to sway jurors in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta's defense in a social media addiction lawsuit failed, resulting in a jury ruling against them and awarding significant damages to the plaintiff.
Intellectual property law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Everyone Cheering The Social Media Addiction Verdicts Against Meta Should Understand What They're Actually Cheering For - Above the Law

Meta's recent legal losses threaten the foundational protections of Section 230, impacting all online platforms and user-generated content liability.
Media industry
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trump posts graphic video of woman's killing in Florida

Donald Trump used a graphic video of a woman's murder to shift focus to immigration issues and promote fear about undocumented immigrants.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.
#youtube
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago
Parenting

I Noticed an Upsetting Change in My 7-Year-Old. I Traced It Back to One Specific, Grotesque Segment of YouTube.

fromDigiday
3 days ago
Media industry

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

Television
fromTrusted Reviews
2 days ago

Users blast YouTube's new 90-second unskippable TV ads

YouTube is testing unskippable ad blocks of up to 90 seconds for TV app viewers, significantly longer than previous formats.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

I Noticed an Upsetting Change in My 7-Year-Old. I Traced It Back to One Specific, Grotesque Segment of YouTube.

YouTube influences children's values, promoting materialism and superficiality through content focused on luxury and fame.
Education
fromFast Company
1 week ago

YouTube blasted by hundreds of experts over 'AI slop' videos served up to kids

YouTube faces criticism for AI-generated videos harming children's development and is urged to label and restrict such content.
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

YouTube channels are beginning to offer TV-style make-goods and viewership guarantees to sponsors as episodic series gain popularity.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
4 days ago

BadClaude: Serious ethics issues arise as users abuse Anthropic AI with slurs and a digital whip

Users are encouraged to be rude to AI chatbots for better responses, exemplified by the creation of a tool called 'BadClaude'.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Understanding AI Hallucinations: Making Sure You Don't End Up At The Wrong Stop - Above the Law

Understanding GenAI's predictable failures is crucial for legal professionals to avoid hallucinations and inaccuracies in legal outputs.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
2 days ago

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.
Photography
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Scientists have designed a way to save our brains from fake AI videos

A new camera prototype from ETH Zurich stamps a cryptographic seal on images to verify authenticity, addressing trust issues in digital content.
fromThe Independent
3 days ago

Netflix users say same thing about 'essential' true-crime documentary

The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson on Netflix is so good. I've followed this case since day one, and I'm so glad they finally did a documentary that honours her life and brilliance as an athlete, not just the tragedy.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Melissa Gilbert denies being naive' or complicit' in standing by Timothy Busfield despite sexual abuse claims

I know this man in my bones. No one knows him better than I do. I am 100% confident he will be exonerated while preparing for all possible outcomes.
Television
#instagram
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Instagram, YouTube found liable in lawsuit alleging they were designed to addict kids

Instagram and YouTube were found liable for contributing to a Chico woman's addiction, resulting in a $3 million damages award.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Instagram, YouTube found liable in lawsuit alleging they were designed to addict kids

Instagram and YouTube were found liable for contributing to a Chico woman's addiction, resulting in a $3 million damages award.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.
#bbc
fromVulture
3 days ago
Media industry

BBC Investigation Determines BAFTA Slur Broadcast Was a 'Breach' of Standards

fromVulture
3 days ago
Media industry

BBC Investigation Determines BAFTA Slur Broadcast Was a 'Breach' of Standards

Humor
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

What parents need to know about 'Pretty Lethal,' 'The Madison' and more

Pretty Lethal is a gory female-led horror-comedy featuring violent scenes and strong language.
Law
fromAxios
2 days ago

Scoop: Meta removes ads for social media addiction litigation

Lawyers are seeking new plaintiffs for class action lawsuits related to social media addiction, with ads running on major platforms.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Headlines Become Blueprints for Violence

Detailed media coverage of school shootings, including weapon types and methods, may incentivize copycat incidents, while ethical reporting standards could reduce this risk.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Landmark Verdict Against Social Media Got It Right

Social media platforms contribute to radicalization and mental health issues among youth, necessitating offline community building to prevent mass violence.
#journalism
fromNieman Lab
4 days ago
Media industry

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 days ago

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.
#openai
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago
Media industry

AI's 'Big Tobacco' Moment Is Coming

OpenAI is shifting focus from broad strategies to targeted investments, exemplified by its acquisition of TBPN, a video podcast platform.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

AI's 'Big Tobacco' Moment Is Coming

OpenAI is shifting focus from broad strategies to targeted investments, exemplified by its acquisition of TBPN, a video podcast platform.
Digital life
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Jury Finds Meta And YouTube's Negligence Led To Addiction In Kids - Above the Law

Gen Z faces unique challenges from social media addiction, with a jury finding Meta and YouTube negligent in their platform designs.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

It started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.
#media-literacy
fromPoynter
1 month ago
Online learning

We partnered with streamers to talk rage bait, toxicity and media literacy. You can, too. - Poynter

fromPoynter
1 month ago
Online learning

We partnered with streamers to talk rage bait, toxicity and media literacy. You can, too. - Poynter

Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Advertisers must remain 'realistic' about brand safety risks on Netflix

Netflix's upcoming ad-funded tier raises brand-safety concerns after the Jeffrey Dahmer drama, making advertiser adjacency and entry costly and potentially risky.
Video games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Stop Killing Games campaign will set up NGOs in the EU and US

Stop Killing Games is forming EU and US NGOs to legally challenge publishers delisting and seek codification of consumer protections, including reporting and watchdog mechanisms.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Graphic News Stories May Not Be Safe for Everyone

Recently, the internet has been awash with stories and commentary related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes, many of which are saturated with graphic and disturbing details. Some social media influencers appear to even be counting on Epstein-related content to increase their reach. Not everyone should consume this kind of material, however. When engaging with the Epstein coverage in particular or with graphic news stories in general, some people may be at an increased risk for re-traumatization or vicarious trauma. These include:
Mental health
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