NPR: Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens Juries in two big cases have affirmed what research is finding: The design of social media platforms is particularly compelling and hard to resist for kids. There are growing calls to change it. Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens CNN: 1 down, 1000s to go: A landmark verdict could reshape social media A first-of-its-kind decision marked a crucial moment of accountability for social media companies.

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It’s just the beginning. 1 down, 1000s to go: A landmark verdict could reshape social media Engadget on MSN: Flipboard's 'social websites' are a new spin on decentralized social media Flipboard has been one of the biggest boosters of decentralized social media. Now, the company, which is known for its social news reading app, is rolling out its latest experiment, "social websites." ...