🤯 How Internet Access Transformed a Remote Brazilian Tribe, Leading to social Addiction

How Internet Access Transformed a Remote Brazilian Tribe, Leading to Addiction and a $180M Defamation Lawsuit

The introduction of Starlink internet to a remote Brazilian tribe, intended to aid emergency communication, led to unforeseen consequences, including widespread addiction to social media, video games, and adult content among the youth, as reported by The New York Times.

This coverage sparked a global media storm, prompting the Marubo tribe to file a $180 million defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, TMZ, and Yahoo, alleging misrepresentation and harm to their reputation. The tribe claims the media portrayed them as unable to handle internet exposure, while The New York Times defends its reporting as a nuanced exploration of technology’s impact.