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Young people show addictive behavior with phones, social media, video games
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Young people show addictive behavior with phones, social media, video games

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Nearly half of young people in a recent study displayed strongly addictive use of mobile phones, a trend that the study results suggest raised the risk of suicidal behaviors.See the Story
Meta Facing European Showdown on “Pay-or-Consent” Ad Model
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Meta Facing European Showdown on “Pay-or-Consent” Ad Model

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Meta could face daily fines for violation of Europe's Digital Markets Act. Apple changed conditions on its App Store in Europe to meet EU guidelines.See the Story
What's up with WhatsApp Ads? Beware a Consumer Backlash, Warns Parcelhero
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What's up with WhatsApp Ads? Beware a Consumer Backlash, Warns Parcelhero

The messaging platform WhatsApp is introducing advertising for the first time. It could become the perfect ad platform for e-commerce.See the Story

How Platforms Steer Your Actions

In the final episode of this season, Evelyn and Inge look back at the Big Brother Awards, in which the biggest privacy violators of 2024 were 'honored'. Evelyn shares another internet discovery with Inge, a YouTube channel called Afar. Watching a volcano Evelyn shares a new internet discovery: a YouTube channel called Afar, which streams 24/7 HD images of volcanoes and natural elements. While Evelyn quite enjoys the beauty of the images, she co…Netherlands · NetherlandsRead Article

Eight Organizations Advocate for Social Safety

Measures taken by the government in the context of our security often focus primarily on more control, repression and surveillance of citizens. This can be done differently. That is why we, together with seven other organisations from civil society, are proposing a wide range of measures that contribute to the security of everyone. The current implementation of security measures is limited and sometimes even harmful. Anyone who follows Bits of F…Amsterdam, Netherlands · AmsterdamRead Article

Call to the Dutch government: prioritize the democratic rule of law, our freedom, security and digital autonomy

The Dutch government has recently fallen. During this government's term, it has failed to address key challenges. Trust in government has been further damaged, democratic institutions have not been strengthened, and our security and autonomy have declined.   Now more than ever, geopolitical developments demand a decisive government that puts our freedom, security and autonomy first. The government must commit to: Protecting national security by…Netherlands · NetherlandsRead Article

Onze afhankelijkheid van Big Tech is geen toeval

Elke gratis dienst die je van Big Tech afneemt is een investering van Big Tech in jouw afhankelijkheid. Evelyn schreef hier onderstaand stuk over dat eerder verscheen als voorwoord in onze tweewekelijkse nieuwsbrief. Meld je aan voor onze nieuwsbrief Dit artikel verscheen eerder als voorwoord van onze tweewekelijkse nieuwsbrief. Voortaan deze nieuwsbrief meteen in je inbox ontvangen? Schrijf je in via: #mailpoet_form_6 .mailpoet_form { } #mailp…Netherlands · NetherlandsRead Article

Online platforms continue to use manipulative design regardless of legislation

Our recent investigation into online platforms reveals that they are guilty of influencing your choices. As a user, you are directed toward certain actions that are not in your best interest, but which benefit the platform. This is legally not allowed. Users constantly make choices when they use a website or app. These choices include clicking on content or information to watch, selecting desired options, and performing certain actions. You expe…Netherlands · NetherlandsRead Article

Bill requiring social media warning labels advances in New York

75% Center coverage: 4 sources
The bill passed its final vote in the Assembly on Tuesday. It still requires the governor's signature.Kathy HochulSee the Story

WhatsApp to Start Showing Ads to Users in Parts of the Messaging App

52% Center coverage: 150 sources
Meta · United StatesSee the Story

We would like to introduce: Zarlasht Zia

Zarlasht joins our team as Content & Engagement Specialist. We are happy to introduce you to her. Zarlasht writes: "Imagine a distant future where the world is run by tech bros like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Businessmen like Donald Trump determine the political narrative, and in the Netherlands, former chief of Dutch secret services Dick Schoof is in charge. A dystopian prospect? Sadly... Welcome to 2025. We doomscroll through o…Netherlands · NetherlandsRead Article

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