social media addiction

social media addiction

Teenagers look at their mobile phone screens during an interview with Reuters about the bill aimed at banning the use of social networks for those under 15 and mobile phones in high schools from the start of the 2026 school year, in Paris, France, February 20, 2026. Photo: REUTERS

Australia proposes law requiring social media platforms to offer algorithm switch

The proposed legislation aims to give users greater control over the content they see online, following accounts from people who say recommendation systems have exposed them to harmful material

A worker stands inside the Meta Lab in Los Angeles, California, US, 20 May 2026. Photo: Reuters

Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harm