I Break The News

  Hello everybody, Welcome back to your favorite blog about must-read books.  Today, we have a special recommendation for you - one that is also closely tied to one of our main causes: requesting lawmakers to finally regulate social media and hold big tech firms accountable. According to many observers who engage in critical thinking, these apps have, for years, been engineered for addiction while claiming to support connection. The collection and sale of user data is a highly profitable business. Our I Break The News Book Club selection this time: ' Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism' by Sarah Wynn-Williams.  This book is a delightfully honest look into the inner workings of Facebook in its early days.  (honest - based on her experience after 6 years at the company, detailed) We must say, when we picked up this book, we were not expecting it to be this blunt, entertaining and direct in an almost German way. The author is from...

Landmark Verdict:  Meta and Google Found Liable in Social Media Addiction Trial 'In a groundbreaking decision, a jury has found Meta and Google liable in a closely watched social media addiction trial—marking a pivotal moment in the legal reckoning over Big Tech’s impact on mental health. The case centered on allegations that both companies knowingly designed their platforms to be addictive, particularly for younger users, by leveraging algorithms, infinite scrolling, and engagement-driven features that encourage prolonged use. Plaintiffs argued that these design choices contributed to anxiety, depression, and other mental health harms. Jurors ultimately agreed that the companies bore responsibility, signaling a shift in how courts may treat the intersection of technology, user behavior, and corporate accountability. While the full scope of damages and potential penalties is still unfolding, the verdict sets a powerful precedent for future lawsuits targeting digital platforms....