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Meta sued by 33 state AGs for addictive features targeting kids

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  • The key difference is that Meta mislead parents, and breached privacy laws by gathering children's data to further enhance advertising.

    The lawsuit claims that Meta’s platforms were designed to maximize the time children and teenagers spend on its apps using psychologically manipulative features, and falsely portrayed its products as safe, all in an effort to generate profit .

    The lawsuit suggests a perceived lack of transparency and potential violation of federal children’s online privacy laws, which is being challenged in court. This legal action could set a precedent for how digital platforms, including video games, might be regulated in the future, especially regarding features that could be seen as exploitative or harmful to younger users.

    In comparison, video games have a rating system in place to help parents decide if it's suitable for their children, and exploitative mechanics like Loot Boxes were banned in Europe for under 18yo.

    • Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says empathy isn't a soft skill — it's actually 'the hardest skill we learn'

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  • LinkedIn did layoffs 48h ago

    • LinkedIn lays off 668 employees in second cut this year

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  • After growing 5% quarter over year, they layoff 3% of the workforce because greed.

    • How China’s EV Boom Caught Western Car Companies Asleep at the Wheel

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    • Steam’s Nathaniel Blue Talks Meeting Gamers Where They’re At And How They’d Bring The Steam Deck To Malaysia

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  • Oh thanks! Learned two things today: I can buy a Steam Deck in Australia; and Dick Smith still exists.

    • The nostalgia is real

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  • Playing F-Zero lately and so happy they kept those bangers

    • Steam’s Nathaniel Blue Talks Meeting Gamers Where They’re At And How They’d Bring The Steam Deck To Malaysia

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    • Steam’s Nathaniel Blue Talks Meeting Gamers Where They’re At And How They’d Bring The Steam Deck To Malaysia

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  • Don't forget Australia, please

    • That's some strong stuff

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  • #Adderall

    • Remote work may cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than half

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  • Hhhmmm... Kinda of make sense.

    • Cat meets fox

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  • Some times they eat cats

    • The Cure

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    • US v. Google: all the news from the search antitrust showdown

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  • I'd like watch Microsoft making the same argument for Internet Explorer back in 2001.

    After the antitrust case, history showed that IE dominance was not because it was a better product.

    I love the euphemism the tech industry uses for monopoly: "network effect". Apple better watch out as well...

    • 'Mindhunter' Is Dead — So Stop Asking David Fincher About It!

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    • Apple reduces raises given to retail employees after weak iPhone quarter

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    • Meta is bolstering perks like happy hours and company swag as it pushes staff to return to office, despite its 'year of efficiency'

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  • I work in tech and my workplace is also getting deeply aware that layoffs and cost cutting policies have a lasting negative impact on the happiness levels. What a fucking aha moment...

    Besides, It seems like, as the economy starts to hit bottom, companies are getting aware that the fight for talent will start again soon.

    • Attack On Titan Final Season Part 3 Part 2 Reveals Release Date as Nov 4 and Teaser

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  • Just let me know when it's done part final finale so I can watch in one seat

    • This Is the True Scale of New York’s Airbnb Apocalypse

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  • The gist to it:

    70% drop in short-term Airbnbs after the law's enforcement.

    Approximately 15,000 listings disappeared between August 4 and September 5.

    Long-term listings (30 days or more) increased by about 11,000.

    Long-term listings are exempt from the new registration law.

    • Rotten Tomatoes Under Fire After PR Firm's Scheme to Pay Critics for Positive Reviews Uncovered

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  • Bad Boys For Life on 90 score convinced me the site was a fraud. That Shit is unwatchable.

    • What are some video games that made you a better gamer?

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