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Online Media and Our Brains: How Tech Can Change Us
Life online has become part of the “new normal," with both promise and pitfalls. Learn how to navigate your brain’s response.
Inside the UN Plan to Control Speech Online
The UN is escalating its war against 'conspiracy theories' and 'misinformation' by creating an 'internet of trust.'
CRTC Says It's Collecting Podcasters’ Details to Use Only ‘If Needed,’ Not to Regulate
The details collected include the legal name, address, and contact information for the podcasters, says a CRTC executive.
Social Media Executives Called to Testify Before Senate on Child Exploitation
The Senate Judiciary Committee expects the CEOs of Meta and TikTok to testify voluntarily.
Federal Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies Over Youth Mental Health Crisis
Social media platforms are designed to addict children while also facilitating the spread of child sexual content, the lawsuit argues.
Why Kids Need Boredom: Experts
Boredom strengthens problem-solving skills in kids, but constant entertainment from phones deprives developing minds of these cognitive benefits.
