A staggering 90% of Australian children aged 12-17 report using social media, despite a nationwide ban intended to shield them from online harms. This isn’t a failure of enforcement; it’s a symptom of a far deeper problem. The Australian experience isn’t an outlier, but a crucial early test case for a global reckoning with the … Read more
The Addiction Economy: How Landmark Social Media Verdicts Will Reshape Tech Accountability Nearly one in eight Americans now struggles with problematic social media use, a figure that’s been steadily climbing alongside platform engagement. But what happens when that engagement crosses the line into addiction, and who bears the responsibility? A recent US jury verdict finding … Read more
The Algorithmic Accountability Era: How Social Media Addiction Lawsuits Signal a Seismic Shift Nearly one in eight Americans aged 18-25 exhibits problematic social media use, a figure that’s been steadily climbing alongside platform engagement. But now, the narrative is shifting. Recent landmark legal decisions holding Meta and YouTube liable in lawsuits alleging addictive design practices … Read more
Chikungunya Threat Looms Over Europe: A Growing Public Health Concern A tropical disease once confined to equatorial regions is now raising alarms across Europe, including Belgium. Recent reports and a firsthand account from a Belgian patient highlight the increasing risk of chikungunya, prompting health officials to prepare for potential outbreaks. What is chikungunya, how is … Read more