A North Carolina Senate committee is set to take up a bill Tuesday on new restrictions for some teenagers and “addictive” social media platforms. Last week, state lawmakers rewrote House Bill 301 to apply only to “addictive” platforms, which include many criteria. Namely, they would be websites or apps primarily used for uploading content, and...Read More

The government is expected to table the Digital Safety Act on Wednesday with reports that it will include a ban on social media for those under 16, framed as a “temporary” measure that platforms can exit once a new digital regulator certifies their safety standards. I have been writing about these issues, from the original...Read More

Apple has unveiled a major overhaul of its parental controls, giving parents the power to manage what their children can access on iPhones and iPads. The tech giant has launched a suite of new child safety features, including stricter content filtering, app access controls, and tools that allow parents to approve new contacts and websites...Read More

School violence is increasingly recorded and shared online, raising concerns about privacy and accountability. Photo: AI-generated In the digital era, scenes of school violence are often recorded and shared online. When students witness a classmate being assaulted, many instinctively reach for their phones. That reaction may seem indifferent, but it may also be the only...Read More

The White House has urged the UK not to impose a social media ban for under-16s, saying such restrictions could impose a “disproportionate” burden on US tech firms. In a submission to a government consultation on online safety, the US government came out against “prescribed one-size-fits-all government restrictions” and “blunt regulatory instruments” to address online...Read More

Quick summary – click for full details Concise summary of key highlights In one line Apple unveils new child safety features in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and macOS 27 for safer digital experiences. Key points • Child account setup iOS 27 introduces guided on-screen setup for child accounts, applying age-based safeguards like restricted...Read More

There are about to be some extremely irritable Canadian teens. Spare a thought for their parents.  What happened: The federal government will ban social media for children under 16 as part of an online harms law that will be tabled in the House of Commons tomorrow, according to the Globe and Mail.  The bill will...Read More

Apple Inc. is expanding tools for parents to protect children online, a move that comes as governments around the world increasingly ban social media for young people. The iPhone and iPad maker at its Worldwide Developers Conference Monday previewed new features that will let parents better control on devices when kids can use apps, what...Read More

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – Law enforcement in Florida apprehended 19 suspects as part of an undercover child predator operation. The suspects are collectively charged with more than 90 crimes. Many of the men believed they were communicating with children or their guardians. Law enforcement in Florida apprehended 19 suspects as part of an...Read More

What to know Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to table an Online Harms Act proposal this week that could ban social media use for children aged 16 and under, following its approval as a non-binding Liberal Party policy at the 2026 Liberal National Convention. The proposed measure aims to address youth mental health and...Read More