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Guys - It's a Movement! Take Back the Web: Why Switching to Brave Matters For years, we've been told that Google's tracking, Meta's surveillance-driven advertising, YouTube's algorithms and Big Tech's enormous appetite for personal data are simply the price of using the internet. They aren't. We have been conditioned to accept a web where a handful of enormous corporations monitor our behavior, profile our interests, compete for our attention and turn our personal information into an incredibly valuable commercial asset. The problem isn't just one company. It's the model. And if we want that model to change, we need to stop treating our own participation as inevitable. Brave browser for your phone -  brave.com Switching to Brave is a small act of resistance Changing your browser might sound insignificant. But it is one of the easiest places to start. Brave is designed to block many of the trackers, advertising technologies, cross-site tracking mechan...

Landmark Verdict:  Meta and Google Found Liable in Social Media Addiction Trial 'In a groundbreaking decision, a jury has found Meta and Google liable in a closely watched social media addiction trial—marking a pivotal moment in the legal reckoning over Big Tech’s impact on mental health. The case centered on allegations that both companies knowingly designed their platforms to be addictive, particularly for younger users, by leveraging algorithms, infinite scrolling, and engagement-driven features that encourage prolonged use. Plaintiffs argued that these design choices contributed to anxiety, depression, and other mental health harms. Jurors ultimately agreed that the companies bore responsibility, signaling a shift in how courts may treat the intersection of technology, user behavior, and corporate accountability. While the full scope of damages and potential penalties is still unfolding, the verdict sets a powerful precedent for future lawsuits targeting digital platforms....