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Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment 28 August 2026 at 19:13

Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment

28 August 2026 at 19:13

Smoking used to be everywhere, the way Facebook, TikTok, Snap, YouTube and Instagram are now. Society decided to break the habit, but it took a long time.

Meta will pay up to $17.1 billion over a decade and make changes to its social media properties to make them less compulsive for young people.

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Why Countries Are Pushing Social Media Bans Despite Their Flaws 28 August 2026 at 16:46

Why Countries Are Pushing Social Media Bans Despite Their Flaws

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By: John Yoon

28 August 2026 at 16:46

Proposals for curbing social media use among children have wide support, but critics say they are ineffective.

Teenagers in Australia on their phones. The country’s social media ban, which took effect in December, has so far failed to keep children off the platforms.

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As Meta Enters Its Zombie Era, Every Blow Counts 28 August 2026 at 00:53

As Meta Enters Its Zombie Era, Every Blow Counts

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By: Julia Angwin

28 August 2026 at 00:53

Meta’s settlement is far from perfect, but it’s better than nothing.

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