Social Media Addiction: Facebook Whistleblower Says Big Tech Has Known https://www.democracynow.org/2026/2/19/social_media #tech #PredatoryTech #youth #SocialMedia #addiction #Google #Facebook #Meta #TechRegulation
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“Predatory Tech”: Silicon Valley on Trial in Landmark Youth Social Media Addiction Case https://www.democracynow.org/2026/2/19/social_media_addiction #tech #PredatoryTech #youth #SocialMedia #addiction #Google #Facebook #Meta #TechRegulation
French lawmakers passed a bill banning social media for under-15s 📵
Also extends mobile phone ban to high schools; follows Australia's under-16 limit 🇫🇷
Focuses on protecting youth mental health from cyberbullying and screen addiction, though critics call it digital paternalism ⚖️
🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/27/france-social-media-ban-under-15s
#TechNews #Privacy #SocialMedia #Kids #Regulation #MentalHealth #Data #BigTech #Youth #Europe #Policy #Safety #DigitalRights #ScreenTime #ParentalControls #France #AgeVerification #Australia
These 10 Up-and-Comers Are Vying to Be ‘Youth Photographer of the Year’ https://petapixel.com/2026/01/27/these-10-up-and-comers-are-vying-to-be-youth-photographer-of-the-year/ #sonyworldphotographyawards2026 #sonyworldphotographyawards #photocontest #competition #Spotlight #shortlist #contest #youth #News #kids #swpa