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Production and release of ‘The Social Reckoning’

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Latest: Aaron Sorkin film The Social Reckoning explores Facebook whistleblower scandal

The film ‘The Social Reckoning’, scheduled for international release on October 9, 2026, with an Australian opening on October 8, is an investigative thriller dramatizing the 2021 ‘Facebook Files’ investigation. While of

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Social media risks and algorithmic impacts

5 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: TikTok accused of conducting placebo safety tests on users

Investigations into social media platforms have highlighted various risks to users, particularly adolescents. Initial reports identified a network of fake TikTok profiles using AI-generated avatars to promote fraudulent

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Meta settles federal youth mental health litigation

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Latest: Meta introduces youth screen time limits in US amid European regulatory shifts

Following the August 2026 settlement between Meta Platforms and a coalition of 47 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and three territories, the industry is seeing a shift toward increased age assurance efforts. To comply with

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US teen social media harm suits and global regulation

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Latest: Meta reaches $18 billion settlement over addictive social media algorithms

In August 2026, the legal landscape regarding social media’s impact on minors shifted significantly through high-profile testimony and a massive settlement. During a federal trial in Oakland, California, Instagram CEO Ad

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Hollywood portrayals of Silicon Valley leaders

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Latest: Hollywood films portray tech CEOs as modern villains

Hollywood is producing a series of films and documentaries focused on the lives and influence of Silicon Valley figures. Initial projects include Alex Gibney’s documentary ‘Musk’, which examines Elon Musk’s career and pe

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Release of film The Social Reckoning

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Latest: Sony Pictures reveals teaser for ‘The Social Reckoning’

Sony Pictures is preparing for the October 9 theatrical release of ‘The Social Reckoning’, a film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. Serving as a follow-up to ‘The Social Network’, the narrative is inspired by ‘The Fa

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