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Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube settle lawsuit over addictive social media platforms

Meta Platforms, along with TikTok and Snap, has reached to settle a lawsuit brought by a Kentucky school district accusing social media companies of designing addictive platforms that harmed students’ mental health. The agreement comes weeks before a closely watched trial.

Google I/O 2026: After Maps, Google’s new Ask YouTube feature could change how people watch videos

Google’s new Ask YouTube feature promises to make video discovery faster by taking users directly to the exact moment that answers their query. While the AI-powered tool could transform how people search and watch videos, creators fear it may reduce watch time, weaken audience loyalty and disrupt YouTube’s creator-driven business model.

Globe at a glance: From PM Modi in Sweden to Trump's fresh warning to Iran

Your window to world news: Trump’s warning to Iran, PM Modi’s Sweden honour, Taliban’s child marriage law, Ebola emergency in DR Congo and North India’s heatwave alert — here’s a quick roundup of the biggest global stories shaping today

YouTube down? Hundreds of users flag uploading issue

According to outage-tracking platform Downdetector, several users are currently reporting problems with YouTube, with most complaints linked to issues while uploading videos and other content to the streaming platform.

YouTube tests AI-powered search tool for conversational results and smarter video discovery

YouTube is testing a new AI-powered search feature that delivers conversational results, combining videos, text and follow-up prompts. Initially available to select Premium users in the US, the tool reflects Google’s broader push to integrate AI across its platforms, transforming how users discover and interact with content.

YouTube finally gives you a way to pause Shorts, here’s how to turn it off

YouTube’s new option to pause Shorts may look like a long-awaited fix for endless scrolling, but it is really a smarter extension of its time management tools. While it can limit distractions, the feature still leaves room for users to override it, making self-control just as important.

YouTube suspends pro-Iranian channel sharing Lego-style videos mocking Trump amid war

YouTube has terminated a channel belonging to a pro-Iran group producing viral Lego-themed AI videos that ridicule US President Donald Trump

How a teen’s Instagram addiction led to landmark verdict against Meta and Google

A Los Angeles jury has ordered Meta and Google to cough up $3 million after finding both companies liable for a young woman’s mental distress, including body dysmorphia and suicidal thoughts. This case could cost Big Tech billions — and potentially transform the use of social media

YouTube expands deepfake detection tool to Officials, Journalists

YouTube is expanding its AI likeness detection tool to a pilot group of government officials, political candidates and journalists, allowing them to identify and request removal of unauthorised deepfake videos as the platform steps up efforts to combat misinformation.

YouTube expands direct messaging to over 30 countries, is India on the list?

YouTube is bringing in-app conversations for more users worldwide. The revived direct messaging feature now lets people privately share videos and chat without leaving the platform.