Court clears way for social media addiction suits against tech giants
Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players.
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Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players.
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.
Atlanta police released body cam footage of social media influencer and reality TV star Shamar McCoy's arrest.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Gwinnett County police say the 15 people allegedly broke into the trampoline parks after they closed as part of a challenge spread on social media.
Atlanta influencer Cat Catoura is going viral by getting strangers to share their good news and spread positivity.
State Farm Arena said that the "overwhelming number of people" attending Kai Cenat Streamer University auditions led them to stop Wednesday's event.
Authorities say the posts crossed the line from online outrage to federal charges.
The image was deleted from President Trump's Truth Social account, but the president said it depicted him as a "doctor, making people better."
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Gwinnett County Police have debunked a viral social media post claiming a protest over mall policies, confirming the event was a prank by an out-of-state juvenile.
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
A University of Georgia professor has fled the United States days after he was accused in a viral video of pedophilia during one of his classes.
A Georgia Tech expert says debate over Roblox reflects a much bigger national reckoning over how Big Tech protects children online.
The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.
DeKalb County schools' case against major social media platforms proceeds, marking a key moment in national lawsuits over student mental health.
PETA recognized the Brookhaven Police for their swift response in rescuing a 3-month-old puppy after a video of the animal being abused on a Twitch livestream led to the arrest of the alleged abuser.
The Grammy winner and his teenage sons were in Atlanta on Thursday night, launching "Carversations" — a new Instagram series focused on honest parent–teen talks about teen online safety.
Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day, but for the first time in decades, the federal government is not recognizing it. One metro Atlanta TikTok influencer living with HIV says the timing has made his message feel even more urgent.
Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz and his son Halo are teaming up with Zaxby's for a festive "12 Days (Chainz) of Saucemas" campaign, serving up daily deals, surprise videos, and a brand-new Cookie Butter Shake to kick off the holiday season with a Georgia twist.
Atlanta artist Brian Freeman turned a vintage '74 Eldorado into a viral mobile stage — and now Cadillac Chronicles TV is drawing big-name performers and rising talent from across the city.
DeKalb County School District filed suit against Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube/Google for damages the district says it's suffered due to the companies' targeting of students and schools.
President Trump has signed an executive order declaring that a proposed deal allowing TikTok to continue operating in the United States will be a qualified sale that meets national security concerns laid out by the law.
Three Cobb County teachers are on leave after accusations that they celebrated Charlie Kirk's death on social media.
Police say a 29-year-old man from Gainesville broke into a teen's apartment by smashing through a closet wall before violently assaulting her in front of young family members.
According to a review of census data, Henry County is the fastest growing majority Black suburban county in the U.S.
In the late 1970s, University of Georgia photography professor Barbara McKenzie began photographing the people of Cabbagetown. Her negatives remained largely unseen for decades until this new exhibit.
Shardae Orr said her life completely changed in 2016 when she started experiencing medical issues related to her need for a new kidney.
Efforts continued Wednesday from dusk to dawn to spray and treat for mosquitoes at a popular Fulton County park after health officials said trapped specimens tested positive for West Nile virus.