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Legal Dispute Over Allegations of Abuse Involving OpenAI's CEO

In a recent legal filing, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI and creator of ChatGPT, is facing allegations from his sister, Ann Altman, who claims that he sexually abused her for several years, from 1997 to 2006. The lawsuit, filed on January 6th in a U.S. District Court in Missouri, asserts that the abuse......

Moroccan Human Rights Group Uncovers Alleged Detention Facility Masquerading as Mental Health Center

In a disturbing development from Central Morocco, the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) has called for authorities to investigate an alleged human trafficking operation following the discovery of 19 individuals held captive at a farm in Kelaat Sraghna province. The victims were reportedly......

French Families Take Legal Action Against TikTok Over Harmful Content Exposure

The lawsuit, filed in the Créteil judicial court in Paris, marks a pioneering collective legal action of its kind in Europe. Boutron-Marmion stated that the parents seek to establish TikTok's legal accountability for its role in exposing minors to detrimental content, including videos that......

Moroccan Child Psychiatrist Honored with Inaugural UN Distinction for Mental Health Advocacy

Ghizlane Benjelloun has been named the 2024 "UN Personality in Morocco" by the United Nations Development System (SNUD), recognizing her exceptional dedication to advancing children's mental health. The announcement, made in Rabat on United Nations Day, marks the first-ever recipient of......

Social Media and Youth Mental Health: New Research Challenges Popular Assumptions

Social media platforms have become convenient scapegoats for society's ills. Recently, TikTok's parent company faced accusations of deliberately designing an addictive application at the expense of young users' mental health. Instagram previously came under fire when internal documents revealed......

Banker's Best Friend: Pet Therapy Pays Off in Unlikely Settlement

In a heartwarming turn of events, a British court has ruled in favor of a banker's claim that his beloved pet Jack Russell, named 'Buddy', played a pivotal role in his recovery from a debilitating leg injury and subsequent depression. The ruling, which has sparked both curiosity and controversy,......

England's School Academy Trust Takes a Stand: Phones Out, Learning In

One of England's leading school academy trusts, Ormiston Academies Trust, is taking a bold step to prioritize student learning and well-being by implementing a ban on smartphones during school hours. This move, affecting approximately 35,000 students across 42 state schools, aims to address the disruptive......

TikTok's Irresistible Pull on Teenagers: Unveiling the Algorithmic Allure

In an era dominated by digital platforms, TikTok has emerged as a phenomenon that has captured the attention of young people worldwide. This surge in popularity has sparked concerns among parents, experts, and legislators who are alarmed by its addictive nature and potential negative impacts on adolescent......

Hikikomori: Understanding the Global Spread of Extreme Isolation

A Japanese Phenomenon Goes Global Originating in Japan, the hikikomori phenomenon is characterized by prolonged social withdrawal, often lasting years. Initially a response to Japan's societal pressures, it has gained attention worldwide, challenging our understanding of social isolation. Coined......