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Roblox faces a new class action lawsuit alleging it facilitates child gambling

TechCrunch

While gambling is not allowed on the platform, which hosts millions of virtual games that cater to children and teens, the lawsuit points to third-party gambling sites that invite users to play blackjack, slots, roulette and other games of chance using Roblox’s in-game currency.

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Several states are investigating how Instagram keeps kids on the platform

The Verge

A group of state attorneys general has announced an investigation into “the techniques utilized by Meta to increase the frequency and duration of engagement” of children and teens on Instagram and the negative effects that may cause ( via The Wall Street Journal ). Meta is concerned about young people not using its products.

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48 Top Nonprofit Podcasts in 2023

Whole Whale

Podcast Title Description A Sustainable Mind A Sustainable Mind by Environmental Activist Marjorie Alexander interviews change-makers in Sustainability | Ecology | Food Waste | Intentional and Resilient Community | Conservation Cause Talk Radio: The Cause Marketing Podcast Cause Talk Radio: The Cause Marketing Podcast by Rash Pixel Center Stage Center (..)

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SoftBank sues IRL over ‘elaborate scheme’ that swallowed $150M

TechCrunch

teens under 28 years old and was growing at a 400% year-over-year rate. “Because IRL did not have any profitable revenue stream, its value to an outside investor like SoftBank depended on its active user metrics as a source of potential future income,” SoftBank’s complaint reads.

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Instagram head Mosseri to face questions about child safety in Senate hearing

The Verge

Lawmakers have said they want to toughen child privacy laws, including updating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and are seeking broader reforms aimed specifically at Facebook and Instagram. Those parents, and the twenty million teens that use your app, have a right to know the truth about the safety of Instagram.”.

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Sen. Blumenthal’s ‘finsta’ quote wasn’t that bad

The Verge

Basically, Facebook depends on teens for growth,” Blumenthal said. Facebook also knows that nearly every teen in the United States has an Instagram account; it can only add more users as fast as there are new 13-year-olds.”. “Finstas are fake Instagram accounts. Finstas are kids’ secret second accounts.

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What about those leaked reports from Facebook and Instagram?

Top Nonprofits

So social media companies have this weird, I don’t know, wall built around them that they are not regulated really in any way, but I think non-profits rather than leaving the platform, we can call on legislators. I just think non-profits, if they are getting questions from their stakeholders, they need to be very transparent.