social media addiction Archives

August 26, 2026
Meheow
Business, Technology

Instagram Executive Testifies on Low Usage Rates of Youth Safety Tools

Instagram head Adam Mosseri testified that youth-focused safety features had minimal adoption rates before becoming mandatory, fueling allegations of addictive platform design.

August 19, 2026
Meheow
Business, Technology

Meta Faces Landmark Legal Challenge Over Alleged Social Media Addiction

A federal trial is currently underway that accuses Meta of designing platforms to foster addiction in minors, with potential damages reaching $200 billion.

August 18, 2026
Meheow
Business, Technology

Federal Court Hears Arguments in Major Case Against Meta Regarding Youth Mental Health

A landmark federal trial has begun in California to determine if Meta designed its social media platforms to intentionally harm the mental health of minors.

August 10, 2026
Meheow
Business, Technology

US Federal Court Clears Path for Massive Social Media Addiction Litigation

A federal appeals court has ruled that thousands of lawsuits against major social media companies regarding addictive design can proceed to trial.