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@evafain.bsky.social

I thank you. I re-posted with #predatorytech

January 11, 2026 at 4:33 PM

Gizem Karaali 🧿

@gizem-karaali.bsky.social

The problem with kids these days… and adults… and anyone in between… #predatorytech #kidsthesedays #schoolishard #lifeishard

A snippet which looks like a social media / Reddit post. Post handle is Poodlesghost. The message reads: "Nobody's brain was built to thrive with this ecosystem of predatory tech. We're a bunch of boiled frogs. They stole the time we were supposed to spend learning."

December 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM

Mark_MH

@mark-mh.bsky.social

An important post...nothing the power these #Techbro #SocialMedia platforms have, over life and death.

#MediaLiteracy

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#predatorytech #nomore #corporateaccountability #aiharms #passkosa #passguard | Laura Marquez-Garrett

Dear CAI, you say you care about and are committed to child safety. Now act like it! I woke to CAI's child safety product announcement. Instead of responding line by line, I am taking this space to h...

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October 30, 2025 at 12:31 AM

killerrabbit90.bsky.social

@killerrabbit90.bsky.social

Social Media Addiction: Facebook Whistleblower Says Big Tech Has Known & Ignored Problem for Years www.democracynow.org/2026/2/19/so... #tech #PredatoryTech #youth #SocialMedia #addiction #Google #Facebook #Meta #TechRegulation

Social Media Addiction: Facebook Whistleblower Says Big Tech Has Known & Ignored Problem for Years

We continue our conversation with attorney Laura Marquez-Garrett and victim advocates Lori Schott and Lennon Torres about their fight to hold tech giants accountable for the damaging and even deadly e...

www.democracynow.org

February 19, 2026 at 4:56 PM

killerrabbit90.bsky.social

@killerrabbit90.bsky.social

“Predatory Tech”: Silicon Valley on Trial in Landmark Youth Social Media Addiction Case www.democracynow.org/2026/2/19/so... #tech #PredatoryTech #youth #SocialMedia #addiction #Google #Facebook #Meta #TechRegulation

“Predatory Tech”: Silicon Valley on Trial in Landmark Youth Social Media Addiction Case

Meta — the parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram — and Google are on trial in Los Angeles following a lawsuit accusing them of fueling and profiting from addictive behaviors ...

www.democracynow.org

February 19, 2026 at 4:56 PM

Log Off. Live More. ✊

@logofflivemore.bsky.social

Litigation funders are now backing women-led cases against Meta & YouTube over youth addiction. Wall Street finally sees what we knew: misogynist design is a liability. Let’s make it too expensive to ignore. #PredatoryTech #SueToChange #WomenRise
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Social Media Addiction Suit Gets Boost From Litigation Funder

A funder is backing one of the lead attorneys in novel litigation accusing big tech companies of deliberately making sites addictive for children.

news.bloomberglaw.com

March 16, 2026 at 5:21 PM

ED (Eve) Beavers-Fain, PUBLIC HEALTH

@evafain.bsky.social

and it’s to sell you a diet, an online visit.
I HAVE A KNOT ON THE BONE IN MY HAND.
I will see a doctor.
A I can twist in the wind.
#predatorytech

Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · Jan 11

Anecdotally, I've noticed inaccurate health info too, such as saying an alt med practice is effective when no good evidence (using BS predatory refs).

‘Dangerous and alarming’: Google removes some of its AI summaries after users’ health put at risk www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

‘Dangerous and alarming’: Google removes some of its AI summaries after users’ health put at risk

Guardian investigation finds AI Overviews provided inaccurate and false information when queried over blood tests

www.theguardian.com

January 11, 2026 at 4:38 PM

ED (Eve) Beavers-Fain, PUBLIC HEALTH

@evafain.bsky.social

#predatorytech

Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · Jan 11

Anecdotally, I've noticed inaccurate health info too, such as saying an alt med practice is effective when no good evidence (using BS predatory refs).

‘Dangerous and alarming’: Google removes some of its AI summaries after users’ health put at risk www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

‘Dangerous and alarming’: Google removes some of its AI summaries after users’ health put at risk

Guardian investigation finds AI Overviews provided inaccurate and false information when queried over blood tests

www.theguardian.com

January 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM