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TikTok sued by Utah over alleged child addiction harm

The action by Utah's Division of Consumer Protection is the latest in a string of moves by U.S. bodies to crack down on the popular app......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsOct 11th, 2023

Student was punished for using AI—then his parents sued teacher and administrators

Parents claim there was no rule banning AI, but school cites multiple policies. A school district in Massachusetts was sued by a student's parents after the boy was punished for u.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

ByteDance knew kids could get addicted to TikTok in 35 mins, and harmed their development

Accidentally released TikTok documents reveal that the company knows the app is addictive to children, and damaging to their mental and social development. The documents also show developer ByteDance knew that screen-time tools it introduced would.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Did child labor fuel the ancient pottery industry?

Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University and the National Museum in Copenhagen have analyzed 450 pottery vessels made in Tel Hama, a town at the edge of the Ebla Kingdom, one of the most important Syrian kingdoms in the Early Bronze Age (about 4,500 y.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

The science of happier dogs: Five tips to help your canine friends live their best life

When you hear about "science focused on how dogs can live their best lives with us" it sounds like an imaginary job made up by a child. However, the field of animal welfare science is real and influential......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

China"s child policies will increase its future carbon emissions, researchers say

Relaxing its restrictions on family size would make it more difficult for China to achieve its goal to be carbon neutral by 2060, according to a new study by UCL researchers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Is academic "TikTok" the future of learning?

There could be more value to vlogging than trying to become an internet personality, with a recent study exploring how the practice could boost university student engagement and ensure their work is authentic......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

TikTok lays off hundreds in favor of AI moderators while Instagram blames humans for its own issues

TikTok developer ByteDance laid off hundreds of human moderators in favor of AI, while Threads blamed its human moderators on a recent string of account lockouts......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 12th, 2024

TikTok lays off hundreds for AI moderators while Instagram blames humans for its own issues

TikTok developer ByteDance laid off hundreds of human moderators in favor of AI, while Threads blamed its human moderators on a recent string of account lockouts......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 12th, 2024

New plant-based glitter shows no harm to soil organisms

Plastic pollution is everywhere. Each year, over 368 million metric tons of plastics are produced with over 13 million metric tons of it ending up in the soil where it can be toxic to wildlife......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Poverty-level wages pose urgent problem for US childcare, study finds

A new report from the Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) at UC Berkeley finds that child care workers in every state struggle with poverty-level wages, even as they nurture and educate our children in the most important years of de.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Roblox is overinflating its user numbers, according to eye-popping report

A new report claims that Roblox has inflated its user numbers to placate investors and has become a haven for child safety concerns......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Alleged Switch modder takes on Nintendo’s legal might without a lawyer

Pro se legal filing denies all of Nintendo's accusations, offers some novel defenses. When faced with a legal threat from Nintendo, most alleged modders, ROM pirates, and/or emula.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Apple kicked Musi out of the App Store based on YouTube lie, lawsuit says

Popular music app says YouTube never justified its App Store takedown request. Musi, a free music-streaming app only available on iPhone, sued Apple last week, arguing that Apple.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

I think my child might need a tutor. What do I need to consider first?

School tutoring is a huge business. Australian estimates suggest it was worth more than of A$1.5 billion as of 2021......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

The only earbuds I’d buy my child are a Prime Day no-brainer

These earbuds are mostly no-frills, but they come with a price that reflects that. And now that price has been cut in half thanks to Amazon Prime Big Deal Days......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Georgia Mercedes dealership sues commercial vehicle customizer for nearly $5 million

A Georgia dealership sued a South Carolina company for nearly $5 million for failing to pay for 83 Mercedes-Benz vehicles it bought in 2023, according to a federal court suit......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

X fails to avoid Australia child safety fine by arguing Twitter doesn’t exist

Elon Musk merging Twitter into X didn't absolve X from child safety fine. Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) remains on the hook for an approximately $400,000 fine after failing to.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 5th, 2024

Victims of state scandals harmed further by compensation schemes

Researchers from King's College London say that victims of state scandals feel let down and dissatisfied with current compensation schemes which have "exacerbated the harm already suffered.".....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Palworld is finally on PS5 in Japan despite Nintendo lawsuit

After a short delay, the popular Palworld has come to PS5 in Japan, even though Nintendo has sued the developer in the country......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

"The Outrun" review: Saoirse Ronan leads a tender and poetic addiction drama

"The Outrun," directed by Nora Fingscheidt and starring Saoirse Ronan, is a must-see drama featuring folklore, flashbacks, and a bold vision. Have you ever felt so alienated from your world that only the folklore of wild things could soothe you.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024