PIL in Delhi HC Seeks Regulation of Addictive Social Media Design Features
A PIL filed in the Delhi High Court by a law professor raises concerns about addictive design features of social media platforms like infinite scroll, autoplay, and algorithmically curated feeds. The plea highlights the impact on Indian youths' mental health, citing over 120 minutes daily usage linked to depression and suicide risks. It seeks damages from companies including Meta and Google, calls for regulation of such features, and requests an expert committee to examine and recommend safeguards.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 58/100.
Outlets measured: news18, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (32–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 9 Sept, 05:25 am. Other outlets followed.