The Meta Settlement: What It Means for Your Speech and Privacy

Under the teen safety provisions is a court-supervised identity system for every Facebook and Instagram user. Reclaim-The-NET by Dan Frieth and Cindy Harper, 26aug2026. Today Meta agreed to make changes to Instagram and Facebook after many US states blamed it for creating dangerous products that harm children. The settlement brings an end to a major … Continue reading The Meta Settlement: What It Means for Your Speech and Privacy

Meta’s $18-Billion Settlement in Social Media Addiction Suit Draws Mixed Reactions

The Defender - Henrick Karoliszyn, DSW - 27aug2026. Social media giant agrees to sweeping changes to Facebook and Instagram after states accused it of knowingly designing platforms to addict children and expose them to harmful content. “Meta intentionally exploited kids for profit and then lied about it,” said District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. … Continue reading Meta’s $18-Billion Settlement in Social Media Addiction Suit Draws Mixed Reactions

Meta’s Internal Research

What The Company Learned About Social Media and Harms to Mental Health from Dozens of Internal Studies. Compiled by Bennett Sippel, Nikolaus Greb, Emma Park, Zach Rausch, and Jonathan Haidt at the Tech and Society Lab at NYU Stern. Date launched: January 13, 2026. Last updated: February 18, 2026. Brief Summary In this project we … Continue reading Meta’s Internal Research

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Mobilising Humanity Against Tech Alienation. OFF is a global movement dedicated to combating rising technological alienation and reclaiming control over our lives — together. Digital technologies have embedded themselves into nearly every facet of our daily lives – often failing to keep its promises. Without even realising it, we’ve been "used" by it — instead … Continue reading Please join us in promoting “OFF February 2026”