Latest News in Public Policy Impacting Digital Platforms and AI
Regulatory and legal developments you should be aware of put into context by an independent policy expert.
Snap Settles Latest Social Media Addiction Teen Bellwether Lawsuit
Report from The Hill In Brief – Snapchat has settled claims from two teen plaintiffs alleging that the platform was intentionally designed to be addictive to young users, ending a high-profile Los Angeles trial two days before opening arguments. The plaintiffs, from Illinois and Mississippi, alleged that childhood use of Instagram and Snapchat contributed to serious mental health problems, including depression, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts and self-harm. Their attorneys also argued that Snapchat features such as Snapstreaks, Snap Scores, filters and push notifications encouraged...
EU Commission Wants Frontex to Monitor Online Immigration Content
Report from The Next Web In Brief – The European Commission has proposed giving Frontex, the EU’s...
DC Attorney General Joins Thirteen States Suing TikTok Over Safety
Report from Fox 5 In Brief – The District of Columbia has joined the litigation efforts of 13...
Social Media Giants Lose Challenge Against Ofcom Information Demands
Report from Courthouse News In Brief – The High Court in London has rejected legal challenges by...
Australia Digital Duty of Care Bill Bans AI Emotional Intimacy with Minors
Report from The Guardian In Brief – Digital “Duty of Care” legislation moving through Australia’s...
Meta Loses Appeal of Media Funding Antitrust Order in France
Report from Courthouse News In Brief – The Paris Court of Appeal has rejected Meta’s appeals of...
Google Says Schools Banning AI Won’t Have Google Search Because It’s AI
Report from Mashable In Brief – In response to growing unease about the role of AI in schools,...
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