Across the world, governments are increasingly debating whether teenagers should have unrestricted access to social media. Concerns about anxiety, cyberbullying, addictive design, and declining attention spans have pushed policymakers to consider stronger regulation for young users. Discussions in India, including proposals to limit social media access for children under 16, reflect a growing recognition that...Read More

SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico jury determined Tuesday that Meta knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its social media platforms, a verdict that signals a changing tide against tech companies and the government’s willingness to crack down. The landmark decision comes after a nearly...Read More

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › As lawmakers consider new limits on kids’ social media and screen time, experts warn of the complex effects on young, developing minds.Boston Today As Massachusetts lawmakers prepare to vote on a bill that would ban social media use for children under 14 and implement statewide restrictions on...Read More

Teenagers took over downtown Detroit on Friday night, marking the second time in two weeks of such a gathering. The trend has become popular in cities across the country. While many people were celebrating the Detroit Tigers’ home opener win, dozens of teens were being handcuffed and put into the back of police vehicles. “I...Read More

Nearly 250 child rights organisations warn that the regulatory gap could undermine coordinated efforts to safeguard children online. The expiry of the EU ePrivacy derogation, which allowed technology to detect child sexual abuse material online, has raised concerns over weaker child safeguards. The lapse is seen as creating legal uncertainty for platforms that rely on...Read More

The Massachusetts House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill that would ban social media for kids under 14 in the state, while also prohibiting cell phone use during the school day. House Speaker Ron Mariano and Ways and Means Committee Chair Aaron Michlewitz said the youth social media ban “would be among...Read More

Teen says social media trend convinced him to take dangerous steroids – CBS News Watch CBS News An online social media trend called “looksmaxxing” is convincing teen boys to take steroids with potentially dangerous side effects. Adam Yamaguchi reports. Source link ——————————————————– Click Here For The Original Source.Read More

In late March and early April 2026, Meta Platforms was hit with two landmark legal defeats over the alleged addictive design and child-safety failures of its social media platforms, while simultaneously deepening its AI push through a US$10.00 billion data center expansion, new Ray‑Ban Meta prescription smart glasses, and VA‑backed immersive therapy partnerships. Together, these developments...Read More

Police in Orange County have arrested a 61-year-old man after he allegedly showed up at a park to meet an underage boy for sex. Instead, authorities say, it was a sting set up by a vigilante group that targets suspected child predators. Officers responded to Huntington Beach Central Park around 7:30 p.m. Sunday after receiving...Read More

Ella Adams, State House News Service April 06, 2026 Stepping beyond the reach of a Senate-approved bill, the House plans to vote Wednesday on legislation prohibiting social media use for children under 14, requiring platforms to obtain parental consent for users ages 14 and 15, and banning students from using cellphones in schools. Under the...Read More