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social media apps
Coverage of social media apps in the Nexus archive.
- California school districts file suit seeking changes to social media apps
California school districts, including L.A. Unified, are suing social media companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok over platforms they claim are addictive for children. The lawsuit seeks changes to these apps to address concerns about their impact on young users.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media apps.
- The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids — and adults — to screens
The article discusses four features in digital platforms that create a trancelike state, leading to prolonged screen time for children and adults. These features are particularly concerning for children's vulnerability to addictive behaviors.