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Female journalists in northern Ghana are breaking through gender discrimination with new safety training that helps them tackle dangerous assignments and workplace bias. A workshop backed by DW Akademie is giving 12 women reporters the tools to pursue hard-hitting stories while protecting themselves in the field.
Britain's government is asking young people to help design new online safety rules before a major summit next week. Nearly 50,000 people have responded so far, but officials want more kids to share what digital life really feels like.
Two groundbreaking jury verdicts found Meta and YouTube liable for harming young people's mental health, validating years of parent advocacy. Safety advocates hope the rulings will finally force social media platforms to redesign features that keep kids hooked. ##
New research identifies exact design features that make social media addictive to young brains and offers concrete solutions companies could implement today. Recent court verdicts against Meta and Google confirm what scientists have been saying: platforms were built to hook developing minds.
Two landmark jury decisions found Meta and YouTube responsible for harming children's mental health, marking a major shift in Big Tech accountability. For the first time, courts validated what parents and advocates have been saying for years about social media dangers.
Instagram will now notify parents when their teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content, marking the first time the platform proactively alerts families instead of just blocking searches. While some experts see promise in the feature, mental health advocates worry the notifications may cause panic without adequate support.
A groundbreaking lawsuit against Meta and YouTube could transform how social media protects young users, echoing the tobacco trials that changed an entire industry. The trial's outcome may reshape safety standards across all platforms.
Prince Harry thanked grieving parents pursuing a landmark trial against tech giants over social media's impact on young people. The California case could reshape online safety protections for children across the country.
Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Snap, and other major platforms are voluntarily submitting to independent safety ratings focused on protecting teen mental health. The new system will grade how well each platform shields users aged 13-19 from harmful content.
England footballer Jess Carter is sharing her powerful story after a man pleaded guilty to sending her racist messages during Euro 2025. Her courage is helping shine a light on online abuse and its real impact on athletes.
Snapchat just rolled out features that let parents see exactly how their teens spend time on the app and learn more about their online friends. The updates come as social media companies face growing pressure to protect young users.