Florence is opening Italy’s first youth digital addiction center, offering education, screen-free activities, and support instead of broad bans.

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Meta has launched a new AI campaign featuring CEO Mark Zuckerberg, positioning artificial intelligence as a tool for creativity, connection, and human potential ahead of earnings.

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Trump Media's planned Truth API is drawing regulatory scrutiny as lawmakers question whether premium access to market-moving Truth Social posts creates fairness concerns.

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Meta avoided a closely watched social media addiction trial after the plaintiff dropped the remaining claim, leaving broader questions over platform design unresolved.

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France will ban social media for children under 15, requiring nationwide age checks and raising privacy and platform compliance concerns.

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YouTube is clarifying monetization rules for repetitive AI-generated videos, synthetic personas, and low-effort content in its Partner Program.

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The UK plans a midnight-to-6 a.m. social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, with autoplay and personalised feeds switched off by default from spring 2027.

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Meta scrapped a Muse Image feature days after launch following backlash over consent, privacy, and the use of public Instagram photos.

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EU regulators preliminarily found Meta’s Facebook and Instagram design addictive, raising the prospect of app changes and a potential $12.1 billion fine.

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Meta Muse Image brings AI image generation to Instagram, WhatsApp, and Meta AI. Here’s what users should know about features and privacy.

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Australia’s under-16 social media ban faces scrutiny after testers found major platforms did not ask for age proof.

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