The first of the federal social media addiction trials began in Oakland, California this week, with four state attorneys general accusing Meta of deliberately addicting children to social media. The attorneys general of California, Kentucky, Colorado and New Jersey alleged Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram: “Created a business model focused on maximizing young users’...Read More
As countries introduce stricter age verification and social media restrictions for younger users, some teens may look for ways around the rules, including creating accounts their parents don’t know about. If you’re wondering whether your teen has a secret social media account, here are the signs to watch for and how to address the situation...Read More
California Attorney General Rob Bonta discusses a lawsuit against Meta during a news conference on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Oakland, Calif. Joining him are Colorado Attorney General Philip Weiser, and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport. Associated Press CHICAGO — Meta insists it has a long history of protecting its youngest customers as it...Read More
As opening statements kicked off Tuesday in a trial for Meta Platforms, advocates and parents of social media victims gathered outside the federal courthouse in Oakland, California, with a banner that stretched several feet across. Written on it in black ink were the names of children and young adults who have died from social media related...Read More
OAKLAND, Calif. (TNND) — Meta is defending its record of protecting children and teenagers online as the technology giant faces a federal trial over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep young people hooked despite risks to their mental health. Opening arguments kicked off on Tuesday in Oakland, where California, Colorado, Kentucky,...Read More
(Photo by Sanket Mishra via Unsplash) Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe children under the age of 16 should not be allowed on social media, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 62% of respondents agreed that kids 15 and under should be barred from creating social media accounts. With discussions ramping up...Read More
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) – The City of North Port and Sarasota County Schools are bringing parents, students and community organizations together next week for a conversation about protecting children from abuse, exploitation and online dangers. The event, “You Are Not Alone: Protecting Our Children,” is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25,...Read More
(Photo by Sanket Mishra via Unsplash) By Talker Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe children under the age of 16 should not be allowed on social media, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 62% of respondents agreed that kids 15 and under should be barred from creating social media accounts. With discussions...Read More
Texas House lawmakers discussed possible state action to strengthen parental controls and protect minors online following testimony that social media platforms’ design features may be contributing to a growing youth mental-health crisis. The House Committee on Public Health met Thursday to examine social media’s impact on minors’ health and well-being. Witnesses urged lawmakers to focus...Read More
Newton police said 57-year-old Curtis Sean Gauley communicated with who he thought was a 15 year-old, and arranged a time to meet and commit sex acts on them. NEWTON, Iowa — A Montezuma man is behind bars after allegedly soliciting who he thought was a child to commit sexual acts. Newton police said the investigation...Read More
