#Social Media

A six-week trial of 29 US states against Meta has begun in the United States: the plaintiffs are demanding billions of dollars and the removal of the 'Like' button and infinite scroll, accusing the company of creating addiction in children.

A trial has begun in Oakland, where a coalition of 29 US states is demanding approximately $200 billion from Meta for creating 'addictive' features for children. Hearings will last until October, with Zuckerberg and Mosseri named as key witnesses.

Mom Jessica Fletcher got a keyboard tattoo on her arm so that her 11-year-old nonverbal son Hunter, who has autism, could communicate when electronic devices are unavailable. The video of the idea gathered millions of views.

Reddit has launched an experiment to turn text posts into videos and audio using AI. The technology reads posts and comments, but is currently only available in the web version and has limitations.

🇳🇴 Norway introduces a strict ban on social media for children under 16. Starting from January 1st of the year they turn 16, platforms are obligated to verify users. 2026 Statistics: 79% of children aged 11-12 are already on social media. The government is preparing a bill to be submitted by the end of the year within the framework of the DSA. 📱🚫 #Norway #SocialMedia #ChildProtection

🇬🇧 UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is betting on TikTok and podcasts to win the attention of young people. More than 50% of Britons aged 18-24 have seen his content. But traditional media are criticizing him for 'influencerism'. Read our long-read about the new era of politics! #UKPolitics #AndyBurnham #TikTokPM

🇫🇷 **French Constitutional Council Blocks Social Media Ban for Children Under 15.** Judges ruled that the law violates freedom of speech and the right to privacy. This is a serious blow to Macron's initiative, which now has to be redrafted. France wanted to be the first in the EU with such a ban but faced legal complexities. 📱🚫 #France #Macron #SocialMedia #Legislation

🚫 The French Constitutional Council blocked the social media ban for children under 15 due to privacy rights violations. Macron has ordered the law to be revised by spring 2027. Australia has already banned social media for children under 16. #France #SocialMedia #Children #Macron #DigitalSecurity

🚀 Meta launches an AI advisor in Facebook Creator Studio! The new assistant analyzes content, suggests posting times, and even writes replies to comments. Goal: retain creators and compete with TikTok. Available in the US and Canada. #Meta #AI #CreatorStudio #Facebook #TechNews

📉 Telegram conducted a massive cleanup: over 100,000 channels blocked in 24 hours. Since the beginning of 2026, 22.59 million communities have already been removed. 🤖 AI moderation is working more effectively.

🔥 Myspace is back! Brand owners Tim and Chris Vanderhook have confirmed the relaunch of the legendary social network. 📱 Nostalgia + algorithm fatigue = a chance for a new start? 🤔 Experts are debating: will this be a success or another failure? #Myspace #SocialNetworks #Technology #Nostalgia

🚨 X is changing the rules of the game: starting September 8, creator payouts depend on content originality. The era of aggregators and retweets is over. Who will be cut and what now counts as unique content? We break down the details of the new monetization reform.

🌊 Summer 2026: Why are Ukrainians going to the sea less often? 💸 Money, war, emotional burnout — honest confessions on social media. Many are choosing to rest at home or in the countryside. #Ukraine #Leisure2026 #War #Finance #Psychology

A mass outage occurred in WhatsApp: dozens of accounts were mistakenly blocked by Meta's security system. Users are complaining about being unable to log in, but the company has already begun restoring access. 📱🚫

A built-in chat with Meta AI has appeared in direct messages on the Threads social network. Users can now ask the neural network questions in private mode without leaving the app. This is a step by Meta to retain its audience within its own ecosystem. 🤖📱

France has banned children under 15 from using social media starting from the beginning of the school year. Emmanuel Macron confirmed the adoption of the law, but the European Commission warned of possible violations of EU regulatory standards. 🇫🇷📱🚫

France is ready to introduce a strict ban on social networks for children under 15 starting September 1. 🇫🇷 President Macron believes gadgets hinder children from growing up. Companies are now required to implement strict age verification. 📱🚫