Louis Jublin, ancien conseiller en communication de Gabriel Attal, s'est confié à Vanity Fair sur son addiction passée à la cocaïne, débutée fin 2022. Il a également évoqué une vidéo de lui en train de consommer, qu'il a cherché à devancer. Gabriel Attal, interrogé, a refusé de commenter l'affaire.
A Florida teen, RKC, dropped his lawsuit against Meta alleging its platforms caused his depression and anxiety, days before trial. This follows settlements with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap, and other recent verdicts against social media companies for addictive products.
A bellwether social media addiction lawsuit against Meta, brought by a Florida teenager identified as R.K.C., has been dropped. This follows tentative settlements by Snap, TikTok, and Google’s YouTube, leaving Meta as the sole remaining defendant before the case was dismissed without payment.
A 15-year-old Florida plaintiff, R.K.C., dropped his addiction lawsuit against Meta, having previously settled similar claims against TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. He sought accountability for social media's harm to young people.
Many countries are proposing or implementing social media bans for children and teens, following Australia's lead. Governments cite cyberbullying, addiction, and mental health issues as reasons, while critics raise concerns about privacy and effectiveness. France, the UK, Austria, Denmark, Greece, and others are advancing legislation.
La Fédération de l'épicerie et du commerce de proximité (FECP) déploie une campagne dans 5000 magasins pour renforcer l'interdiction de vente d'alcool aux mineurs, visant à dédramatiser la demande de pièce d'identité et soutenir le personnel, dix ans après une initiative similaire et suite à des condamnations comme celle de Lidl.
The U.S. military launched airstrikes in Iran for nine consecutive nights following the deaths of three U.S. service members, two from an Iranian attack in Jordan. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, succeeding Keir Starmer.
A 20-year-old who started gambling in middle school accumulated 80 million won in debt by high school, leading to secondary crimes like selling counterfeit goods and recruiting other students. Now, facing financial hardship after graduation, he has turned to 'account threats' and other illicit activities, highlighting a growing trend of young people falling into a cycle of debt and crime.
A landmark lawsuit held Meta and Google accountable for designing addictive social media platforms that harm children. Plaintiff Kaley was awarded $6m after a jury found the companies liable for malice, oppression, or fraud. Lawyer Mark Lanier utilized AI in his "righteous case" against the tech giants.
Teens are increasingly using AI chatbots like ChatGPT for various purposes, leading to concerns about addiction and substitution for real-life relationships. Experts warn this mirrors the social media crisis, with regulations lagging behind the rapid advancement of AI technology.
FanDuel faces a lawsuit alleging its VIP program, which includes personalized messages from athletes like Bryce Harper, exacerbates gambling addictions. One plaintiff reportedly wagered $18.5 million and suffered severe financial and psychological consequences.
Four US states accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict young users, potentially leading to $1.4 trillion in penalties. Meta rejects the estimate as legally unfounded and vows to fight the lawsuit, which alleges the company prioritized profits over child safety.
A psychotherapist shares her journey of overcoming phone addiction, revealing how it impacted her parenting and relationships. She found that limiting phone use, aided by an app and conscious narration, led to greater calm, presence, and improved connections with her children and husband.
Les Australiens sont les plus grands joueurs du monde, perdant plus de 19 milliards d'euros par an. Malgré la prise de conscience des problèmes d'addiction et de surendettement, des restrictions plus strictes peinent à être adoptées, notamment en Nouvelle-Galles du Sud.
The FDA has authorized Philip Morris-owned Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as less harmful than cigarettes, allowing specific Zyn products to carry modified-risk claims related to reduced disease risk for adult smokers.
Germany faces high teen screen time, with 15-year-olds spending ~7 hours/day on screens. Calls for social media bans for under-16s, stricter platform controls, and digital education emerge amid addiction concerns.
Hong Kong counselling centre reports rising referrals for online gaming addiction among school pupils, including a 7-year-old who spent HK$8,000 on pay-to-win games.
Dane Miller is suing DraftKings in Chicago federal court, alleging the online sportsbook ignored his gambling addiction signs and accelerated it with VIP perks, leading to him losing his wedding fund, job, and experiencing suicidal ideation. He is now in recovery.
Dane Miller is suing DraftKings in Chicago federal court, alleging the online sportsbook ignored his gambling addiction signs, draining his wedding fund and 401(k), causing job loss, and suicidal ideation. He seeks damages, claiming DraftKings' product is defective and exploits users.
Google's YouTube has settled a lawsuit filed by a 15-year-old in Florida, R.K.C., who alleged the platform's design fostered addiction and mental health issues. This case is part of a larger wave of litigation against social media companies.
Les paris sportifs attirent les jeunes adultes, mais les experts s'inquiètent des risques d'addiction. Les réseaux sociaux, les gains rapides et la détresse psychologique contribuent à l'augmentation des patients dans les centres de traitement.
Irish band Bleech 9:3 channels their experiences with addiction and recovery into raw, autofictional music. Frontman Barry Quinlan and guitarist Sam Duffy, both in Alcoholics Anonymous, share their journey from personal struggles to a burgeoning music career with major label interest and festival dates.
영국이 16세 미만 청소년의 소셜미디어(SNS) 사용을 금지하는 법안을 추진하자 한국 온라인 커뮤니티에서 도입 찬반 논쟁이 뜨겁다. 호주 등 일부 국가는 이미 유사한 법안을 시행 중이며, 한국 국회에도 관련 법안이 계류 중이다. 찬성 측은 아동 중독과 유해 콘텐츠 확산을 우려하지만, 반대 측은 실효성 문제를 제기한다.
Streamer Lacari returned to Twitch after a hiatus, addressing past controversies and allegations. He stated an independent forensic review found no illegal content on his devices and discussed his personal struggles with stress, anxiety, and addiction, highlighting his therapy and recovery efforts.
