So you’ve decided to get your kid a phone and even allow them on social media. Now what? A hot-button topic (in parental social media circles, of course) is how much caregivers should be keeping tabs on their kids. Some adults — and many teens — argue that it’s an invasion of privacy. But with...Read More

Meanwhile, a Los Angeles jury is deliberating a social media addiction lawsuit against Meta and Google. A New Mexico jury has found that Meta endangered children by misleading users about the safety of its platforms. The decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial, resulting in Meta being told to pay $375m in damages. “The jury’s...Read More

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Tennessee Lawmakers are pushing AI companies to strengthen transparency and safety protocols regarding child safety. Sen. Ken Yager (R-Kingston) and Rep. Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville) introduced the Artificial Intelligence Public Safety and Child Protection Act. Officials said the legislation would require major AI companies to have plans in place to address risks facing children. These safety...Read More

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Local authorities say more and more teens are sending inappropriate text messages. Some may not realize those texts can be illegal. It’s hard to find a teen who isn’t glued to their phones. The Licking County Prosecutor’s office visited students in Granville to make sure they know what may seem like fun...Read More

Cyberbullying is a fact of life in our digital-centric society, but there are ways to push back 27 Aug 2025  •  , 4 min. read For better or worse, the digital world in many ways resembles its physical counterpart. Unfortunately, that means it sometimes enables, and even exacerbates, the same bad behaviors that we often...Read More

SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found Meta culpable for failing to protect the state’s teenagers on the digital giant’s platforms and ordered the parent company of Facebook and Instagram to pay a $375 million penalty. The civil penalties were levied for violations of New Mexico’s consumer protection laws, The Albuquerque...Read More

Parents have another online activity to worry about. In a new tech-driven twist on “sexting,” teenagers are having romantic and sexual conversations with artificial intelligent chatbots. The chats can range from romance- and innuendo-filled to sexually graphic and violent, according to interviews with parents, conversations posted on social media, and experts. They are largely taking...Read More

College admissions is a process often fraught with uncertainty. And while there are no guarantees, there is a common practice of applying to multiple colleges, including those that a student expects to be safe bets. Typically known as safety schools, these are colleges where admission is more likely because of a student’s academic profile. “A...Read More