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Something big just happened, and it might actually change the future of social media. A jury in Los Angeles recently found Meta and Google negligent for the way their platforms were designed and how those designs affected young users. At first, it might sound like just another lawsuit. But this one feels different. It’s not just about what’s being posted online; it’s about how these platforms are built in the first place. And for people in our generation, that hits close to h

When people talk about the harms of social media, the conversation usually centers on screen time, a culture of comparison, or teenagers being glued to their phones. But a trial unfolding in Los Angeles is forcing a much bigger question into the spotlight: Are social media platforms intentionally designed to be addictive? For the first time, a jury is being asked to examine whether major platforms like Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube can be held responsible for the psyc

Adolescence is a critical period for social development. During these years, young people form relationships that shape their emotional well-being and behavior. Research shows that an adolescent’s social health, the quality of their social connections and interactions, can predict feelings of loneliness and tendencies toward aggressive behavior. Understanding this link helps parents, educators, and caregivers support adolescents in healthier ways. How Social Health Shapes Ado

A freshly unsealed legal complaint is claiming that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, intentionally crafted its social...