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British regulators are asking major social media platforms to strengthen age checks after research showed 86% of children aged 10-12 have social media profiles despite minimum age limits. Seven companies including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram must now prove they're keeping young children safer online.
Researchers created a browser extension that reduces political polarization by reordering social media feeds, proving algorithms fuel division and offering a solution anyone can use. The tool worked across all political viewpoints during the 2024 election.
Experts say millions of adults struggle with compulsive social media use, but small changes like moving apps and setting gentle limits can make a real difference. New research reveals practical steps anyone can take today to regain control of their screen time.
Britain just became the first major European nation to ban social media for children under 16, with huge fines for companies that don't comply. Over 90% of parents supported the move after seeing social media's impact on their kids' happiness.
Rwanda is developing legislation to restrict social media access for children under 16, aiming to protect young minds from harmful content and digital distractions. The move comes after research showed nearly half of schoolchildren access online platforms without adequate supervision.
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.
The UK government has made a legally binding commitment to restrict social media access for children under 16, ending months of parliamentary deadlock. Parents who lost children to social media-related harms called it "a massive step forward."
Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect children from social media harm, joining a growing global movement. The Safe Social Media Act requires platforms to redesign for safety and introduces powerful new tools for parents and young people.
Three major social media platforms have settled with a Kentucky school district that sued over addiction-related costs, marking a potential turning point in over 1,200 similar cases nationwide. The settlement could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for young users.
A new social media app promising transparency and no hidden algorithms has seen downloads surge 2,850% after users sought alternatives to major platforms. UpScrolled now ranks second in Apple's social networking category with 140,000 total downloads.
LekeeLekee, Africa's first globally ambitious social media platform, just went live across app stores and web. Built by Nigerian media leaders, it's designed specifically for African connectivity challenges while celebrating the continent's culture.
Your vacation photos could help scientists track endangered species and climate change. A new study shows social media images are revolutionizing conservation efforts in underrepresented regions.
Australia pioneered a social media ban for kids under 16, and now countries across Europe are eager to follow suit. But experts say the early results suggest waiting might be wiser than rushing in.
In a bold move, Pinterest's CEO is joining a growing global movement to protect young people from social media's documented harms. His call adds momentum to legislation already passing in Australia, France, and beyond.
French President Emmanuel Macron is fast-tracking a law to ban social media for children under 15, starting this September. The move comes as countries worldwide prioritize protecting young minds from harmful online content.
France is racing to protect young minds by banning social media for children under 15 starting this September. President Macron's push joins a growing global movement putting kids' mental health before tech profits.
France is fast-tracking a law to protect children from harmful online content by banning social media for anyone under 15 before the new school year starts. The move comes as nearly half of French teens spend up to five hours daily on their phones.
Spain just became the second country in the world to protect children from social media, following Australia's groundbreaking move. The new law aims to shield young people from online harms while holding tech companies accountable.
Austria just became the latest country protecting children from social media harm, joining a growing wave of nations putting kids' wellbeing first. The bold move comes after juries found tech giants designed platforms to addict young users.
Social media platforms are handing control back to users by letting them personalize their own algorithms. Threads, Instagram, and TikTok now offer tools that let you train your feed to show exactly what you want to see.
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