The simple yet addictive game of chicken road has captivated mobile gamers with its blend of quick reflexes, escalating difficulty, and endlessly replayable gameplay. A seemingly straightforward ...

Share on Pinterest New research shows that ultraprocessed foods may be as addictive as cigarettes. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Getty Images A recent review found that ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) ...

Plaintiff says ‘addictive design’ of Meta and YouTube hooked her before she was 10, causing depression and body dysmorphia For the first time, a jury will hear testimony this week from a young woman ...

The European Commission (EC), the EU's policy enforcement body, has issued a provisional ruling that TikTok's addictive design violates the Digital Services Act (DSA). On February 6, 2026, local time, ...

The DSA investigation comes after French regulators found listings for ‘child-like sex dolls’ on Shein last year. The DSA investigation comes after French regulators found listings for ‘child-like ...

The European Commission (EC) has opened an investigation into low-cost fast fashion retailer Shein. EC officials are concerned about the sale of illegal products, including child sexual abuse material ...

BRUSSELS, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The EU opened a formal investigation into Chinese online retailer Shein on Tuesday over illegal products and concerns about the platform's potentially addictive design, ...

"It's important to differentiate between clinical addiction and problematic use," said Adam Mosseri Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer and Reporter for PEOPLE. She has been working in journalism ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Although social media companies are in many ways villains that have not done nearly enough to protect children on ...

New research following US adolescents aged 11–12 shows that problematic use of mobile phones, social media, and video games was associated with higher risks of mental health problems, sleep ...

The head of Instagram downplayed the devastating consequences social media can have on youngsters — telling a jury that his app isn’t an addictive digital drug, but more like a Netflix binge. Adam ...