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Judge orders changes to Google's digital ads business but spares it from a breakup
Read full article: Judge orders changes to Google's digital ads business but spares it from a breakupA federal judge on Wednesday ordered Google to retool the system powering its price-gouging monopoly in digital advertising, sparing the company from a wrenching breakup that had been sought by the U.S. government.
Social media companies sued over deaths of four teens as pressure, lawsuits over child safety mount
Read full article: Social media companies sued over deaths of four teens as pressure, lawsuits over child safety mountThe parents of four teenagers who died by suicide are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube.
Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for children
Read full article: Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for childrenSocial media CEOs have been called to testify before Congress amid growing pressure to protect young users.
Verdicts against Meta, YouTube validate concerns long raised by parents, child safety advocates
Read full article: Verdicts against Meta, YouTube validate concerns long raised by parents, child safety advocatesIt’s too soon to tell if this week’s jury decisions will lead to fundamental changes in how social media treats its young users.
Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins
Read full article: Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms beginsThe world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.