Aug. 2026 Is that the real cost? No. It is Meta’s bill so far in one American state—and the company is appealing. New Mexico imposed $375 million in civil penalties plus a $567 million five-year abatement fund, with $420 million for treatment. After a three-week trial, the court found that Facebook and Instagram had “caused and substantially contributed to” a public nuisance affecting minors’ mental health and safety. The injury had migrated into families, schools, hospitals

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L. Poenaru In the realm of politics, a "dog whistle" refers to the strategic use of coded or suggestive language intended to appeal to a...

Liviu Poenaru [Version française ci-dessous] In the digital age and with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), we do not...

Liviu Poenaru [Version française ci-dessous] In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) noted "the effects of the infodemic and online...

A revealing look at how negative biases against women of color are embedded in search engine results and algorithms. In Algorithms of...

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Liviu Poenaru [Version française ci-dessous] The ethical issues posed by the social engineering of the soul are extensive and complex,...

Liviu Poenaru [Version française ci-dessous] The impact of social media and the digital economy extends beyond the actions of...

Abstract Objective Increases in depression among adolescents have been concurrent with increases in digital media use. In this article,...