ERR’s ETV television program Impulss asked footballer Ragnar Klavan and actors Helena Lotman and Tõru Kannimäe to complete a smartphone addiction test with a psychologist, examining whether their digital habits could indicate dependence. Asked how often social media makes him restless, upset or i…

The board adopted a resolution authorizing retention of counsel to join nationwide litigation alleging social media products harm youth mental health; presentation cited recent verdicts and explained participation requires about 8–10 hours of district staff time and uses contingency fee arrangements.

New regulating preventing minors under 15 from accessing platforms such as Facebook and Instagram will come into force in January subject to a final vote in parliament.

The article explores the growing influence of artificial intelligence in shaping digital addiction through microdrama, a term referring to short, engaging content designed to capture and hold user attention. It examines how AI algorithms curate and personalize content to maximize engagement, creating addictive patterns that keep users scrolling through platforms like social media and streaming services. The piece highlights the economic incentives driving this trend, as companies prioritize user retention over ethical considerations. It also discusses the societal impact, including concerns about mental health, attention spans, and the erosion of meaningful human interaction. The article references data showing that AI-driven content personalization has increased user engagement by up to 30% on major platforms, while simultaneously raising questions about the long-term effects on cognitive development, particularly among younger users. The author argues that the current model of AI-driven content curation is unsustainable and calls for greater regulation and ethical frameworks to protect users from exploitative design practices. The piece also touches on the role of generative AI in creating personalized content at scale, noting that platforms like TikTok and Netflix are increasingly using AI to tailor recommendations to individual preferences. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that prioritizes user well-being alongside business objectives, suggesting that the future of digital platforms should be built on transparency and user empowerment rather than manipulation.

Trustees approved a resolution authorizing the district to participate in Orange County's multi-district federal litigation targeting social-media and gaming companies for harms tied to addictive design; board members said the suit could recover damages for district mental-health costs and push platforms to change practices.

By Bradley Schagrin

The board voted to authorize participation in litigation alleging social-media and video-game companies design products that addict children; the motion passed by voice vote and a board member explained county counsel and outside counsel have discussed the matter.

http://reallykarel.com/Yesterday🚨 SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION EXPOSED: Jury BLAMES Meta & YouTube — Are YOU Being Manipulated?A landmark jury decision just changed everything.For the first time, Meta and YouTube have been held responsible for harming a young user, with the court finding their platforms were intentionally designed to be addictive—fueling mental health distress. This could open the floodgates to lawsuits against Big Tech.But let’s be honest… is this really new?Corporations have been engineering addiction for decades—from sugar-loaded foods to products designed to hijack your brain’s dopamine system. Social media didn’t invent the game—they just perfected it.So why are Meta and YouTube being singled out? And if they’re liable… shouldn’t others be too?Here’s the uncomfortable truth: 👉 Social media may be the most powerful addiction machine ever created. 👉 And most of us are hooked—whether we admit it or not.Also on today’s show: • Record-breaking airport delays across the U.S., with ICE presence raising questions • Trump promotes a peace plan… while escalating troop movementsThis is the reality we’re living in—and we’re breaking it all down.👉 Watch, like, and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel 👉 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel🎙️ The Karel Show streams on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Spreaker 📡 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST 📱 Also on TikTok & InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember.#SocialMediaAddiction, #MetaLawsuit, #YouTubeAddiction, #BigTech, #MentalHealthCrisis, #DopamineAddiction, #TechNews, #BreakingNews, #DigitalAddiction, #SocialMediaHarm, #BigTechAccountability, #OnlineSafety, #InternetCulture, #AddictionAwareness, #MediaManipulation, #CorporateGreed, #TechIndustry, #MetaNews, #YouTubeNews, #MentalHealthAwareness, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #AirportChaos, #TravelNews, #ICE, #TrumpNews, #USPolitics, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #EmberDoes_Vegas

AI Proves Social Media Is Destroying Us | Karel Cast 25-112 AI just confirmed what we already feared: social media is toxic by design. Platforms aren’t about connection — they’re echo chambers of rage, built to make us hate-scroll, click ads, and consume endless misinformation. Even more shocking? Scientists tested a social media network made entirely of bots. They tried fixes like chronological feeds, flagging, and more. The results were horrifying — rage, division, and chaos spread no matter what. Add to that Russia’s ongoing disinformation war (with MAGA as their prime audience), and the dangers of these platforms become crystal clear. Meanwhile, many liberals feel trapped in a USA they don’t recognize, but remain docile instead of revolting. Why? Have people given up hope for change? Plus, it’s Pet Peeve Day — let’s talk about the little things that drive us crazy. 🔥 Join me on today’s episode of The Karel Cast as we dig into the AI experiments, the broken promise of social media, and why America feels so stuck. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — and support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel. #AISocialMedia, #SocialMediaToxic, #Misinformation, #EchoChamber, #RussiaDisinformation, #MAGA, #PoliticalCommentary, #UnfilteredTruth, #KarelCast, #DigitalAddiction, #HateScrolling, #OnlineRage, #AlgorithmBias, #AIExperiment, #SocialMediaCrisis, #PetPeeves, #PoliticalDivide, #WakeUpCall, #TechAndSociety, #LikeAndSubscribe

A growing contingent of public school parents say school-mandated iPads, particularly in elementary and middle schools, are leading to behavior problems.

스마트폰을 꺼내 들고 무심코 화면을 넘기다 보면 어느새 한두 시간이 훌쩍 지나 있는 경험, 다들 한 번쯤 있으실 겁니다. 최근 유럽연합(EU)이 메타(Meta)의 페이스북과 인스타그램에 강력한 제재를 경고하며 그 원인이 바로 플랫폼의 중독성 설계에 있다고 지목했습니다. 무한 스크롤과