The Buzz ■ Meta lost two separate child safety trials this week, according to CNBC, in what experts are calling a ‘watershed event’ for social media liability ■ The twin defeats underscore a dramatic shift in public and legal sentiment toward platform accountability for youth harm ■ The timing compounds existing pressure on Zuckerberg from...Read More

Nearly 1 in 3 teens received a sext, 1 in 4 sent one, and almost half of senders had images shared without consent. (Florida Atlantic University via SWNS) By Talker By Stephen Beech A worrying surge in “sexting” among teenagers has been revealed. One in three teens has received a “sext” while almost one in...Read More

With social media being accessible with a push of a button how are schools resolving online harassment and cyberbullying disputes? In the last decade, middle and high school students have become connected to the internet in more ways than ever before. As more teens have social media at their fingertips, cyberbullying has become progressively worse....Read More

Yet, while most attention has focused on public schools, private schools have their share of challenges ensuring that students remain safe should a disaster, shooting or other violent incident occur on school grounds. Maria Sommerville, who coordinates the safety plan for The Harley School in New York, says private school safety plans do not differ...Read More

The European Commission on Thursday launched a formal investigation into Snapchat to assess potential violations of the Digital Services Act, citing concerns that the platform may be exposing children to harmful content, criminal activity and illegal products. The Commission said it opened proceedings to determine whether Snapchat is acting in line with the Digital Services...Read More

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Feb. 17, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Teen “sexting” has surged in the U.S., leaving countless teenagers vulnerable to harassment, exploitation and extortion, a new study says. Nearly 1 in 3 teens (32%) have received a sext, and almost 1 in 4 (24%) has sent one, researchers reported in the Journal...Read More

A heartbroken mom who lost her 15-year-old daughter to suicide after cruel online bullying urged world leaders to support legislation banning kids’ use of social media during a UN General Assembly in Manhattan Wednesday. Emma Mason, 52, of Sydney, described her daughter Tilly’s torment and tragic death while speaking in support of laws like the...Read More

It’s too soon to tell if this week’s jury decisions will lead to fundamental changes in how social media treats its young users. But the dual verdicts signal a changing tide of public perception against tech companies that is likely to lead to more lawsuits and regulation. For years, they have argued that the harms...Read More

In a groundbreaking national study that sheds new light on adolescent digital behavior, researchers have identified a significant surge in sexting among U.S. teens, a trend that brings with it serious risks including coercion, privacy violations, and sextortion. Sexting, defined as the sending or receiving of sexually explicit or suggestive images or videos, has become...Read More

Every October, schools, nonprofits, and communities wear orange ribbons and share hashtags for National Bullying Prevention Month. These gestures matter — they signal solidarity, compassion, and the importance of the issue. But awareness alone is not saving lives. The nation is past the point of slogans. Real change requires action. The urgency could not be...Read More