The children’s retailer Maisonette describes itself on its online homepage as “clothes and decor for kids and babies,” and the media has called it “the Net-a-Porter for kids.” Now, the company is taking a big bet on a new vertical: tweens. Launching this week, Maisonette’s tween vertical is called “Neon Rebels.” It combines apparel and...Read More

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Dick Durbin of Illinois have launched a Senate investigation into child safety on the Roblox online gaming platform, citing concerns about reports of sexual exploitation and other crimes involving children. Hawley, a Republican who chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, and Durbin, the...Read More

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This summer’s announcement that under-16s will soon be banned from some social media platforms and, more recently, that 16- and 17-year-olds will face a digital curfew, strikes me as a good and sensible decision. It also has unignorable benefits for beauty consumers who are old enough to vote, as opposed to those receiving pocket money...Read More

In a bid to crack down on harmful activities, the model – which is designed with young people in mind – limits access to controversial topics such as self-harm and sexual content. AI companies have long been criticised for exposing young people and children to graphic and inappropriate content online.  In response to growing concern...Read More

Parents voice support State Assemblywoman Andrea Katz, D-Atlantic, a mother of three, was a prime sponsor of the legislation. She said social media companies use software that keeps kids scrolling but doesn’t keep them safe. “Nearly half of teenagers say they lose sleep every single night because they feel stuck on these platforms, sleep deprivation...Read More

Updated August 19, 2026 at 4:51 AM EDT Sign up for alerts on breaking news and exclusive reporting from NPR OAKLAND, Calif. – A landmark trial got underway on Tuesday pitting Meta Platforms against a consortium of states accusing the company of designing its platforms to hook young users and misleading the public about it....Read More

After three years, South Dakota is ready to go to trial against Meta. The state is part of a multi-state coalition suing the social media giant. The group alleges Meta designed its platforms deliberately to capture the compulsive attention of youth. But that’s just part of the groundbreaking litigation. SDPB’s Lori Walsh spoke with South...Read More

Opening statements began Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court, where states are seeking billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children. Here’s what to know. Opening statements began Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court, where states are seeking...Read More

A major U.S. lawsuit against Meta could have far-reaching implications for social media regulations in Canada. Alex Karpa has the latest. WINNIPEG – Parent Jocelyne Lalonde does not allow her kids to use social media, saying she is concerned about the impacts it could have on her children. “Social media is not an option in...Read More