#Youth protection

Articles (3)

• 🇺🇸 Plaintiff in landmark social media trial testifies that apps affected her 'self-worth' — 27/02/2026 [USA]

  Now 20 years old, the plaintiff — identified in court documents by her initials "K.G.M." — detailed how her social media use “really affected my self worth.”

  Related: #Social media addiction, #Mental health impact, #Legal responsibility
• 🇺🇸 New York sues 'Counter-Strike' game developer saying 'loot boxes' promote gambling — 25/02/2026 [USA]

  New York’s attorney general is suing video game developer Valve, claiming the “loot boxes” found in Counter-Strike and other popular video game franchises illegally promote gambling

  Related: #Gaming, #Gambling, #Legal regulation
• 🇺🇸 Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting kids to platforms begins — 10/02/2026 [USA]

  The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms

  Related: #Technology regulation, #Corporate accountability