US states sought $1.4-trillion before trial. Meta Platforms settled for $18-billion and its shares went up.
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Meta has settled US claims for $16.7-billion, agreeing to child curfews. Whether they reach other markets is unclear.
Researchers who advised Australia’s roll-out of a social media ban say the ban’s first line of defence isn’t working.
Social media platforms need to stop young users wasting hours doomscrolling, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
Gen Z didn’t break the internet – but TechCentral’s newest editorial intern wonders whether it’s time to fix it.
Social media giants will face scrutiny this week over allegations that their platforms are fuelling a youth mental health crisis.
TikTok has avoided a US ban after ByteDance agreed to a majority American-owned venture.
Short-form content is developing as a new paradigm that traditional broadcasters and streamers are taking seriously.
South Africa doesn’t need to copy/paste the Australian ban, but it does need a coherent national strategy for child safety online.
Australia on Wednesday became the world’s first country to ban social media for children under 16.