The New Mexico and LA Social Media Rulings: Some Of Our Thoughts and Concerns The New Mexico and LA social media rulings confirm what many have long suspected: platform design can contribute to harm for some youth. But if we stop at blame, we miss the bigger issue. These platfo...

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Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in landmark lawsuit on social media safety
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Board votes unanimously to join national social-media litigation on contingency basis The board approved joining a pending national lawsuit against major social-media companies on a contingency basis; counsel said there is no upfront cost, the firm would use contingency fee arrangements, and any recovery may be apportioned among participating districts.

Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools is taking a bold step by unanimously voting to join a national lawsuit against social media giants, aiming to tackle their impact on students with minimal financial risk.

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Work session roundup: Committee advances a package of House bills to the floor The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a slate of House bills to the Senate floor with due‑pass recommendations, including measures on social‑media warrants (Christelle's Law), traffic‑ticket procedure changes, an arraignment timing change, a public‑safety omnibus, hearsay exceptions for trafficking, scrap‑metal reforms and a new felony for causing enhanced law‑enforcement responses.

The Senate Judiciary Committee just advanced a crucial package of House bills aimed at enhancing public safety and reforming social media response times in domestic violence cases.

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Proposal would treat social-media platforms as 'products,' explore parental warnings to protect minors Sen. Wendy DeBoer proposed LB 1175 to clarify damages under the parental-rights-in-social-media law and to allow social-media platforms to be treated as products for product-liability claims; sponsors suggested possible narrowing to a warnings-based approach tied to parental-consent accounts.

Sen. Wendy DeBoer is pushing for a bold new law in Nebraska that could hold social media platforms accountable for the mental health impacts on our youth.

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Committee reviews bill to require vlogger registration and trust accounts for monetized child appearances HB 2,400 would require compensated social‑media video creators with a Washington nexus to register and could require platforms/advertisers to deposit pro rata trust funds for minors who appear in monetized videos; stakeholders urged more work on implementation and enforcement.

A new bill in Washington could revolutionize how vloggers operate by requiring registration and creating trust accounts to protect minors featured in monetized content.

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New study finds 64% of Meta’s teen safety tools for Instagram don’t work. Advocates say promises of protection are conveniently timed to avoid laws like KOSA.

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Two years since Oct 7 - Israel’s deadliest attack, claiming 1,200 lives. Since then, hate speech & antisemitic conspiracy theories have surged. We must confront hate before it spreads.
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UT Gov Calls For End To Violence, Admits Praying Kirk Killer Was From Another Country - IndiaWest News UT Gov Calls For End To Violence, Admits Praying Kirk Killer Was.

UT Gov Calls For End To Violence, Admits Praying Kirk Killer Was From Another Country

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Little Rock Board of Education votes to join adolescent addiction lawsuit against social media companies The board moves to join existing litigation over social media's impact on adolescents.

In a bold move to combat the mental health crisis among teens, the Little Rock Board of Education has joined a lawsuit targeting social media giants over their harmful impact.

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Little Rock School Board voted to join lawsuit against social media companies The board supports legal action citing concerns over social media's impact on students.

The Little Rock School District is taking a bold stand against social media giants, filing a lawsuit to protect students' mental health from the harmful effects of these platforms.

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Alachua County Residents Rally for Doctor Rockwell Amid Social Media Controversy Community members defend Doctor Rockwell while condemning threats after her controversial Facebook post.

Alachua County is in turmoil as community members rally for Dr. Rockwell amidst threats and controversy sparked by her social media post on a celebrity's death.

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TikTok Live Under Fire: How a Platform for Creativity Became a Gateway for Crime TikTok Live is under fire as crimes, violence, and exploitation rise on the platform. How safe is live streaming in 2025?

TikTok Live Under Fire: How a Platform for Creativity Became a Gateway for Crime

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Have social media platforms rolled back the promises they made after George Floyd’s death? Five years ago, George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer after Floyd was suspected of using a counterfeit $20 bill. His death ignited a series of protests in the United States that gave...

Have social media platforms rolled back the promises they made after George Floyd’s death? #Technology #SocialandEthicalImplications #SocialJustice #DigitalResponsibility #SocialMediaAccountability

California court appeals could delay legislation for years Legislators discuss potential extended timelines for court cases impacting California legislation.

Legal uncertainties from California court cases could stall vital legislation for years, raising concerns about the influence of social media on public discourse.

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Indian River School Board considers joining nationwide lawsuit against social media companies Board discusses potential participation in multi-district litigation over youth mental health crisis costs.

In a bold move to combat the youth mental health crisis, the Indian River County School District is considering joining a nationwide lawsuit against social media giants.

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Indian River School Board considers joining nationwide lawsuit against social media companies Board reviews mass action litigation aimed at addressing youth mental health crisis related to social media.

The Indian River County School District is weighing the decision to join a nationwide lawsuit against social media giants, aiming for accountability in the wake of the youth mental health crisis.

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Committee reviews bill to hold social media firms accountable for scams Panel discusses the need for accountability in social media to combat scams and identity theft.

Tennessee lawmakers are tackling the alarming rise of social media scams, pushing for accountability that could change the way we interact online.

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Attorney General empowered to investigate social media violations affecting minors Attorney General can investigate social media platforms for violations affecting minor account holders

Minnesota's groundbreaking Senate Bill 2614 could redefine social media accountability for minors, imposing hefty penalties on companies that fail to protect young users.

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How bot networks are functioning...view video. Disinformation manipulates public opinion, swaying elections. Bot networks play a crucial role. Until we combat it and hold social media accountable, democracy is at risk. #DisinformationMatters #ElectionIntegrity #SocialMediaAccountability

Bias Against Citizens: Meta Must Face Lawsuit Brought By Rajaram Says Judge - IndiaWest Journal News Bias Against Citizens: Meta Must Face Lawsuit Brought By Rajaram Says Judge.

Bias Against Citizens: Meta Must Face Lawsuit Brought By Rajaram Says Judge

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