Listen to this story Loading audio file, please wait. Speed1.00 0.25 0.50 0.75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 (Adobe Stock photo) For years, parents, teenagers, pediatricians, educators and whistleblowers have pushed the idea that social media is detrimental to young people’s mental health and can lead to addiction, eating disorders, sexual exploitation and suicide. For...Read More

The kids are not all right. While many things have changed over the years, one constant that has remained is parents needing to keep an eye on the friendship group of their impressionable teens. Of course, doing so is arguably more difficult than ever thanks to the rise of social media. New research out of...Read More

The European Union regulators are investigating Snapchat over concerns about the platform’s ability to protect minors from risks such as exploitation by child predators and recruitment by criminals. On Thursday, the European Commission announced a formal investigation under the Digital Services Act (DSA), which sets high standards for online safety. While Snapchat requires users to...Read More

ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from a watchdog group. The Associated Press reviewed more than three hours of interactions between ChatGPT and researchers posing as vulnerable...Read More

The European Union has opened a formal investigation into Snapchat over potential breaches of Digital Services Act (DSA) regulations concerning child safety. This investigation could result in significant fines and mandate changes to Snapchat’s operations within the EU, impacting its ability to attract and retain its young user base if violations are confirmed. Regulators are...Read More

Parents have warned the Government that plans to ban social media for teenagers could be ‘dangerous’ and leave UK kids behind UK Government could implement social media bans or curfews for children Parents have warned the Government that proposals to ban social media access for teenagers could prove “dangerous” and risk leaving kids at a...Read More

Regulators examine whether Snapchat adequately prevents exposure of children to grooming attempts, illegal goods and harmful online interactions with adults. The European Commission has launched formal proceedings to assess whether Snapchat is complying with child protection obligations under the Digital Services Act. The investigation focuses on whether the platform ensures adequate safety, privacy, and security...Read More

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A new study from the Center for Countering Digital Hate shows that, within minutes of use, ChatGPT can give instructions on suicide, disordered eating, substance abuse, and even write goodbye letters for children contemplating suicide. According to the study, it was shown that ChatGPT is incredibly easy for users of any...Read More

NEW YORK, March 27, 2026, 9:05 AM EDT Snap dropped 10.7% on Thursday to $4.01, with the move coming after the European Union announced a formal probe into Snapchat. Regulators are looking into whether the platform does enough to shield minors and block illegal or age-restricted products. Reuters That shift lands as another regulatory risk...Read More

Montréal, August 28, 2025 – As harvest season is in full swing, many children and teenagers across Québec are spending more time on farms, often lending a hand. Between 1990 and 2022, 318 children died in Canada from farm-related injuries, two-thirds of which involving machinery such as tractors, front loaders and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Beyond...Read More