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business-tech8 days ago•338 min saved

Meta’s $18B Deal Brings Kid-Safety Rules, But What About the Bottom Line?

Meta agreed to an $18 billion multistate settlement over youth mental health, committing to a suite of kid-safety changes (including a two-hour daily limit for ages 13–17 on Facebook/Instagram, night mode from midnight to 6 a.m., school mode, auto-play off, removal of like counts by default, and a non-algorithmic feed option) overseen by an independent auditor and implemented within six months. The $18B payout will be paid over 10 years and could be reduced to about 70% if TikTok and YouTube don’t join with similar changes. Meta did not admit wrongdoing; safety advocates argue the steps are progress but not transformative, while analysts note the settlement could impact revenue if teen usage drops, though Meta’s broader fundamentals remain strong and the case could spur similar moves by other platforms and potential federal action.

via CNN|

#age-verification #business-tech #meta

local-news8 days ago•7 min saved

Sonoma County Breaks Ground on Youth Behavioral Health Campus at Los Guilicos

Sonoma County began constructing a youth behavioral health facility at the Los Guilicos campus, adding eight beds for teen drug treatment and six beds for crisis care, along with outpatient services for ages 12–25 and spaces for individual, group and family counseling. Funded by an $18 million state grant awarded in 2023, the project aims to reduce out-of-county placements and provide age-appropriate care close to home, with a groundbreaking held Aug. 26, 2026.

via The Press Democrat|

#behavioral-health #local-news #los-guilicos-campus

technology19 days ago•5 min saved

Trial Could Redraw How Teens Experience Instagram and Facebook

A coalition of 30 US states alleges Meta violated privacy laws by targeting under-18 users and seeks sweeping changes to Instagram and Facebook (such as ending like counts, auto-play, and implementing parental verification). If Meta loses, the ruling could force nationwide platform changes and reshape teen experience on the apps, building on a New Mexico judge’s recent finding that Meta was a “public nuisance” and suggesting broader regulatory action could follow.

via bbc.com|

#meta #privacy #regulation

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Florida teen ends Meta addiction suit as wave of platform-harm cases grows

A Florida teenager known as R.K.C. has dropped his lawsuit against Meta over social-media addiction, after previously settling similar claims against TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. Meta says the claims were baseless and the teen received no payment. The case was not going to trial, and it comes amid a broader rollout of lawsuits alleging social-media harm to young people, with several cases already resolved or set for trial and other settlements involving Meta and rival platforms.

via BBC|

#addiction #lawsuits #meta

health3 months ago•8 min saved

New Map Shows 175 Interlocking Factors Behind Youth Sleep and Mood Crises

Researchers map 29 interlocking biological, psychological, and social factors into 175 causal connections, revealing self-reinforcing loops that can keep young adults (18–40) trapped in sleep problems and depressive symptoms. The model emphasizes that no single cause explains the crisis and is being used as a living, scalable tool to guide local interventions (e.g., Faaborg-Midtfyn) as public health policy evolves, with input from 14 multi-disciplinary experts.

via Neuroscience News|

#causal-loop-diagram #health #nicotine

technology6 months ago•5 min saved

Australia's under-16 social media ban could leave disabled teens isolated

Australia's new rules banning under-16s from social media aim to shield minors but risk isolating disabled youths who rely on online spaces for connection and community; advocates warn access to online networks is a lifeline for people with disabilities and call for better support and safeguards as some teens circumvent or go offline.

via The Guardian|

#australia #cyda #disability

technology7 months ago•458 min saved

Trial opens as Meta, TikTok and YouTube defend youth mental-health claims

Los Angeles trial marks the first time Meta, TikTok and YouTube face jurors over claims their platforms are addictive and harm youths’ mental health, with a 19-year-old plaintiff and her mother seeking damages; Snap settled earlier; top executives from the three companies are expected to testify, and the outcome could influence thousands of similar cases and drive platform safety changes.

via CNN|

#meta #social-media #technology

business10 months ago•3 min saved

Zuckerberg and Meta Executives to Testify in Child Social Media Safety Trial

Mark Zuckerberg and other social media executives are ordered to testify in a landmark US trial examining the impact of social media on young people's mental health, with the case accusing companies like Meta and Snap of negligence and harmful design features, amidst growing legal and political scrutiny.

via BBC|

#business #legal-proceedings #mark-zuckerberg

world11 months ago•2 min saved

New York City Sues Social Media Giants Over Youth Mental Health Crisis

New York City has sued major social media companies, including Meta, Google, Snap, and ByteDance, accusing them of negligence and designing addictive platforms that harm youth mental health, citing data on teen screen time, sleep loss, school absences, and dangerous trends like subway surfing influenced by social media.

via Gizmodo|

#lawsuit #new-york-city #social-media

health11 months ago•2 min saved

Youth Mental Health Crisis: Half of Young People Face Loneliness and Family Issues

A survey reveals that half of U.S. youth experience daily loneliness impacting mental health, with disparities based on income and LGBTQ+ status; while 55% report good mental health, many face family, school, and friendship challenges, highlighting the need for increased support in schools and targeted interventions.

via Axios|

#family-problems #health #lgbtq

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Midlife Unhappiness Declines, Changing the Age of Peak Misery

A large-scale international study reveals that the traditional 'unhappiness hump' in midlife has disappeared, with mental distress now highest among young adults globally, likely due to factors like economic pressures, pandemic aftershocks, and social media, raising concerns about a worsening mental health crisis among youth.

via Neuroscience News|

#covid-19-impact #global-trend #health

health-and-technology1 year ago•8 min saved

College Students Lead Movement to Ditch Smartphones and Reclaim Real Life

A growing movement among college students is swapping smartphones for flip phones to combat addiction, improve mental health, and foster genuine social interactions, with many experiencing benefits like increased mindfulness, creativity, and better personal connections.

via USA Today|

#digital-detox #flip-phones #health-and-technology

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Conduct Disorder in Youth Tied to Significant Brain Structure Changes

An NIH-funded study published in The Lancet Psychiatry reveals extensive brain structure differences in youth with conduct disorder, including reduced cortical surface area and subcortical volumes. These findings, from the largest study of its kind, highlight new brain regions associated with the disorder and suggest future research directions for improving diagnosis and treatment.

via National Institutes of Health (NIH) (.gov)|

#brain-structure #conduct-disorder #health

legislation2 years ago•13 min saved

New York Enacts Landmark Law to Curb Addictive Social Media for Kids

Governor Kathy Hochul signed groundbreaking legislation in New York to combat addictive social media feeds and protect minors' online data. The SAFE For Kids Act restricts algorithmically driven feeds for users under 18, while the New York Child Data Protection Act prohibits the collection of minors' personal data without consent. This legislation aims to address the youth mental health crisis and sets a national precedent for safeguarding children online.

via ny.gov|

#data-privacy #governor-kathy-hochul #legislation

lawsuit-mental-health-social-media-public-health-youth2 years ago•10 min saved

"NYC Mayor Files Lawsuit Against Social Media Giants Over Youth Mental Health Impact"

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and city officials announced a lawsuit against TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube, holding them accountable for their platforms' damaging influence on youth mental health. The lawsuit alleges intentional design to manipulate and addict children and teens, leading to a public health crisis. The city also released a social media action plan to address the harms caused by these platforms and is seeking to recover the costs of addressing the public health threat. The lawsuit is part of a larger effort to protect the mental health of children and young people, with the city spending over $100 million on youth mental health programs annually.

via nyc.gov|

#lawsuit #lawsuit-mental-health-social-media-public-health-youth #mayor-adams