#Mental Health

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Landmark Settlement in Social Media Addiction Suit Sets Precedent for Platform Liability

Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settled a landmark lawsuit over social media addiction and its impact on schools, bypassing legal immunity by arguing 'design defects,' setting a new legal precedent for tech accountability.

Mark·May 17, 2026·2 min read

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Spotlight

The Safety Conflict: Internal Experts Opposed OpenAI’s 'Naughty' ChatGPT Launch

OpenAI's plan to launch an 'Adult Mode' for ChatGPT has met with unanimous opposition from its internal mental health experts. Advisors warn of severe psychological dependency and safety risks, including the potential for dangerous advice during mental health crises. The conflict highlights the struggle between commercial growth and ethical safety guardrails in the AI industry.

Jason·Mar 17, 2026·2 min read

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Tech Frontline

The AI Safety Crisis: Legal Warnings of Mass Casualties and ByteDance's Launch Delays

Legal experts are warning of 'mass casualty risks' linked to AI chatbots, prompting a safety crisis in the sector. Consequently, ByteDance has paused the global launch of Seedance 2.0 to navigate complex legal and copyright hurdles. While AI companies are hiring improv actors to humanize emotional responses, academic research underscores both the potential and the severe risks of using AI in mental health contexts.

Mark·Mar 16, 2026·3 min read