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Pediatricians warn digital ecosystems are harming children and teens

January 28, 2026

By LP News Editor, Sara G. Stephens AAP Issues New Screen Time Policy as Evidence Mounts in Social Media Addiction Lawsuits On January 20, 2026, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a sweeping new policy statement on screen time and digital media. The report, titled Digital Ecosystems, Children, and Adolescents, updates earlier guidance and […]

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TikTok Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ahead of Trial

January 28, 2026

TikTok has agreed to settle a major lawsuit accusing social media companies of creating addictive platforms that harm young users. The settlement was reached just days before the case was scheduled to go to trial in a California state court. The lawsuit was part of a broader legal effort targeting several major tech companies, including […]

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