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Headline: Landmark Verdict Finds Social Media Platforms Addictive and Negligent

Why this matters: The ruling could reshape how social media platforms are regulated and held accountable for user wellbeing. Date: 26 March 2026 Tags: Technology, Law, Social Media, Health Summary: US jury ruled Instagram and YouTube are addictive and poorly protect children. Meta and Google ordered to pay $6m in damages. Case brought by a young woman citing mental health harm from platform use. Companies accused of designing features to maximise user engagement. Both firms d

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Headline: OpenAI shuts down Sora video app and ends Disney partnership

Why this matters:The move signals a shift in AI industry priorities away from video generation toward broader applications like robotics. Date: 25 March 2026 Tags: Technology, Business, Media Summary: OpenAI has closed its Sora AI video-generation app less than two years after launch. Company is also ending a reported $1bn content partnership with Disney. OpenAI says it will shift focus to robotics and “agentic” AI systems. Sora tools for both consumers and professionals are

1 day ago1 min read