Whether we deal with technology, religion, science, or any other subject, nothing has ever been more harmful to the human race, both generally and individually, … Stop submitting to social conformity and use your brain insteadRead more
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Cutting back on social media reduces anxiety, depression, loneliness
Last month, the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General both issued health advisories. Their concerns and recommendations for teens, parents and policymakers addressed … Cutting back on social media reduces anxiety, depression, lonelinessRead more
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Just like the Big Tobacco companies Facebook had known the toxic truth of its poison
“I wanted,” says Frances Haugen, “to be able to sleep at night.” This has become Haugen’s emphatic sine qua non, her non-negotiable clause in every … Just like the Big Tobacco companies Facebook had known the toxic truth of its poisonRead more
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Meta accused in lawsuit of allowing posts that inflamed Ethiopia conflict
Meta Platforms, opens new tab was accused in a lawsuit filed in Kenya on Wednesday of letting violent and hateful posts from Ethiopia flourish on … Meta accused in lawsuit of allowing posts that inflamed Ethiopia conflictRead more
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In April, Hate Speech Up by 38% on Facebook, Violent Content Up by 86% on Instagram
There has been a rise of around 37.82% in hate speech on social media platform Facebook and 86% jump in violent and inciting content on … In April, Hate Speech Up by 38% on Facebook, Violent Content Up by 86% on InstagramRead more
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Facebook intentionally made its product as addictive as cigarettes
A former Facebook director lashed out at the company’s business model during testimony before Congress on Thursday, saying Facebook’s focus on driving engagement outweighs its … Facebook intentionally made its product as addictive as cigarettesRead more
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Social media break improves mental health
Asking people to stop using social media for just one week could lead to significant improvements in their wellbeing, depression and anxiety and could, in … Social media break improves mental healthRead more
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Someone Needs to Look Into Sharing of Data by Facebook
The Delhi high court on Wednesday, March 30 raised concerns over the alleged sharing of data by Facebook with other companies, and referred to the … Someone Needs to Look Into Sharing of Data by FacebookRead more
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Facebook to pay $90m to settle privacy lawsuit over user tracking
Facebook agreed to pay $90 million to settle a decade-old privacy lawsuit accusing it of tracking users’ internet activity even after they logged out of … Facebook to pay $90m to settle privacy lawsuit over user trackingRead more
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Facebook Shadow Profiles
Data is often at the core of digital products and services, especially when related to online advertising. This has made data protection and privacy a … Facebook Shadow ProfilesRead more