Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is 'very keen' to tackle addictive social media features as the government consults on a potential blanket ban for under-16s, influenced by a landmark US trial.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have welcomed a landmark US court verdict finding Meta and Google liable for a woman's childhood social media addiction, calling it a victory for children's safety.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expresses strong interest in tackling addictive social media features as the government consults on a potential blanket ban for under-16s, following a landmark US court case against tech giants.
Millions of UK iPhone users must now verify they are 18 or older to access certain services, using credit cards or ID scans, amid child safety pressures.
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A US court has ordered Meta to pay $375 million after a jury found it enabled harm, including child sexual exploitation, on Facebook and Instagram. This landmark case could set a new precedent for holding big tech accountable.
A US court orders Meta to pay $375 million after a jury found it enabled child sexual exploitation on Facebook and Instagram, marking a first in state-level lawsuits against big tech over safety issues.
A US jury has ruled against Meta and YouTube in the first-ever social media addiction trial, setting a precedent for future cases involving tech giants and user harm.
As AI girlfriends gain popularity, experts question if they can provide genuine connection or deepen societal isolation in an increasingly lonely world.
Melania Trump and an AI-powered humanoid robot named 'Figure 3' opened the inaugural Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition summit at the White House, urging global cooperation to enhance children's access to education and technology.
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Australian law firms are investigating potential legal actions against social media giants following a US verdict that found Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive products, signaling a global shift in accountability for online harm.
The Charity Commission has issued formal guidance to trustees at the Alan Turing Institute after a whistleblower complaint raised concerns about financial oversight and governance, warning of potential collapse due to funding threats.
Instagram and YouTube have been found negligent in a landmark trial over social media addiction, with Meta and YouTube held liable for damages. The ruling could set a precedent for future cases involving tech platforms and user harm.
BBC Breakfast presenters Naga Munchetty and Ben Thompson shared a statement from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who praised a court ruling holding tech giants liable for youth addiction.
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In landmark decisions, juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico found Meta and YouTube liable for harms to children, signaling a potential shift in Big Tech accountability.
The Albanese Government has quietly updated Australia's pioneering under-16 social media ban, expanding restrictions to platforms using addictive algorithmic features. Ten major platforms now face formal assessment under the tougher regime.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcome a landmark US court ruling holding Meta and Google liable for childhood social media addiction, calling it a 'reckoning' for the industry.
Tristan Roberts, 18, used an AI chatbot to plan his mother's brutal hammer killing, sparking urgent calls for tech safeguards against violent content online.
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A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google liable for a teenager's mental distress from Instagram and YouTube addiction, potentially opening floodgates for thousands of similar lawsuits against Big Tech companies.
Two landmark jury verdicts against Meta and YouTube total $381 million in penalties, highlighting growing legal scrutiny over social media's impact on children's mental health.
Parents are finding hope after juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles ruled that social media providers failed to protect young users, sparking calls for stricter regulation and accountability.
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Tory peer Lord Nash condemns social media companies for prioritising profits over child protection as Lords back under-16 ban for second time.
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A California jury has ruled Meta and Google liable for causing social media addiction, awarding £2.2m in damages. The case highlights design features like infinite scroll and autoplay.
A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube liable on all counts in a landmark trial, awarding $3 million in damages. The verdict could reshape social media regulation and affect thousands of similar lawsuits.
A US jury has found Meta and Google liable for causing user addiction through features like infinite scroll, awarding £2.2m in damages in a landmark case.
Apple now requires UK iPhone and iPad users to verify age via credit card or ID. This coincides with Lords debate on social media bans for under-16s and Ofcom's approval.
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