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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.
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 tech worker turned his frustration with social media censorship into UpScrolled, a platform promising chronological feeds and no data selling. Working completely alone, he attracted 5 million users in under a year.
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.
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.
A landmark jury decision found Meta and YouTube negligently designed addictive platforms that harm users, validating what psychologists have long observed. The verdict is sparking real changes in how platforms might be redesigned for wellbeing instead of endless scrolling.
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.
A young engineer inspired by social reformer Baba Amte turned down traditional job placements to create Donatekart, a crowdfunding platform that connects specific needs with willing donors. The platform has now delivered Rs 400 crore in goods to millions across India.
Malaysia just made donating to charities safer and more transparent with the country's first regulated social exchange platform. Impakrintas combines tech innovation with government oversight to help nonprofits raise funds while giving donors complete confidence in where their money goes.
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.
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.
A new European platform is giving users full control of their data and an alternative to Meta and X. Eurosky launched Thursday, offering a digital identity that connects to social apps while keeping information on European servers.
Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect young people from social media's mental health risks, banning platforms for kids under 16 while creating new AI safety standards. The move follows Australia's lead and could redesign how tech companies protect children worldwide.
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.
Scientists launched Moltbook, a social media platform where only AI bots can post while humans watch. The experiment is revealing fascinating insights about how artificial intelligence behaves when left to interact on its own.
Young people across Europe are pushing back against blanket social media bans for under-16s, offering lawmakers smarter solutions instead. They're calling for stronger platform regulation, better enforcement of existing laws, and real digital literacy education in schools.
For the first time in U.S. history, juries found Meta and YouTube responsible for harming children through addictive design features. The landmark rulings open the door for thousands of similar cases and could reshape how social platforms protect young users.
France is joining a global movement to protect young minds from social media's impact. President Macron announced fast-tracked legislation to ban platforms like Instagram and TikTok for children under 15, with schools getting phone-free zones too.
After a two-day communications blackout, Guinea has restored access to Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and other social platforms. Citizens can once again freely connect and share information online.
A Los Angeles jury ruled that Meta and Google must pay $3 million to a young woman whose mental health suffered from addictive app design, marking the first win in a lawsuit holding tech companies accountable for harm to children. The landmark decision could open doors for future cases against social media platforms.
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