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LA Jury Finds Google, Meta's Social Media Addictive

3/26/2026

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A Los Angeles jury ruled that Google and Meta deliberately designed addictive social media platforms, prompting discussions on regulating access for children.
The UK government is considering banning social media for under-16s and addressing addictive design features, with a consultation due to conclude in May and a government response expected by July.
The House of Lords backed a ban with a 266 to 141 vote, despite the government's opposition.
Shadow education secretary Laura Trott criticized Labour for not supporting the ban.
The Prime Minister acknowledges social media harms to children and seeks to address its addictive elements, but the extent of proposed measures remains unclear.

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A Los Angeles jury ruled that Google and Meta deliberately designed addictive social media platforms, prompting discussions on regulating access for children.
The UK government is considering banning social media for under-16s and addressing addictive design features, with a consultation due to conclude in May and a government response expected by July.
The House of Lords backed a ban with a 266 to 141 vote, despite the government's opposition.
Shadow education secretary Laura Trott criticized Labour for not supporting the ban.
The Prime Minister acknowledges social media harms to children and seeks to address its addictive elements, but the extent of proposed measures remains unclear.