A combination of war alerts, breaking news updates, and algorithmic feeds are trapping users in a threat-monitoring loop.

The government is currently considering an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s in the UK, and has highlighted ...

I downloaded a new app for my trusty Samsung Galaxy phone after checking out a recommended list. The one that I liked using was StayFree. StayFree is a screen time control app that works on Android, ...

The European Commission is taking a historic stand against social media, ordering TikTok to disable infinite scrolling, where ...

The inventor of the infinite scroll, Aza Raskin, testified in New Mexico, expressing regret over his creation.

For the first time, the EU Commission is specifically targeting the addictive potential of social networks. Regulatory interventions are intended to prevent users from endlessly scrolling through ...

LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said his ministers “need to look at” social media design features like infinite scroll in a bid to encourage healthier habits for children online.

While TikTok is the immediate target, this isn’t an isolated case; the EU is essentially creating a blueprint for the entire industry. Meta (Facebook and Instagram) is already under a similar ...

The big picture: The European Commission has formally accused TikTok of designing its product to be addictive – particularly for minors – and indicated that features such as infinite scroll may need ...

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