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A 15-year-old from Florida just won a major victory against YouTube, settling a lawsuit that accused the platform of creating addictive features that harm young users. His case is part of a growing movement where teens are holding tech giants accountable for mental health impacts.
A 17-year-old student in Bengaluru started teaching financial literacy to domestic workers after her cook broke down over her husband controlling all her money. Now 750 women have their own bank accounts and the knowledge to manage their finances.
ChatGPT is giving parents a powerful new tool to protect their teens and their communities. When a teenager violates policies around violence or threats, parents with linked accounts now get immediate notifications so they can intervene early.
Twitch just launched parental controls that let parents link accounts with their 13-to-17-year-olds, including the power to stop teens from going live entirely. The new Family Center also offers time limits, messaging blocks, and weekly activity reports to help families navigate streaming safely.
YouTube just launched tools that let parents set time limits on Shorts or block them entirely, helping families manage screen time together. The update also includes bedtime reminders, easier account setup, and better content recommendations for teens.
A Los Angeles jury ruled that Instagram and YouTube contributed to a young woman's mental health struggles, ordering Meta and Google to pay $3 million in damages. The landmark decision could pave the way for holding social media companies accountable for harm to young users.
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.
Thailand just became the first country in Southeast Asia to set daily digital money limits for minors after discovering that fraudsters convinced thousands of kids to hand over their bank accounts. The new rules protect young people while still letting them use digital money safely.
YouTube has settled a groundbreaking lawsuit brought by a Florida teen who said the platform's addictive design harmed his mental health. The case is part of a growing movement holding social media companies accountable for protecting young users.
Three University of Louisiana Monroe accounting students swept prestigious state honors, with one claiming Louisiana's highest undergraduate accounting award. The trio secured nearly $9,000 in scholarships from a pool of just 19 recipients statewide.
More than 100 people gathered in Antrim, New Hampshire, to celebrate 75 volunteers who dedicate their time to enriching the lives of local teens. The teens themselves took center stage, sharing heartfelt stories of how volunteer piano teachers, cooking instructors, and clothing drive organizers changed their lives.
Britain's new program lets 16 and 17-year-olds choose overnight social media breaks, with early tests showing teens actually keep the settings on. A pilot with 300 families saw better sleep and focus when teens had the option to pause their feeds.
When investigative journalists exposed racist AI-generated content exploiting black women, TikTok took swift action by removing 20 accounts within days. The collaborative work between BBC and AI researchers shows how accountability can protect real people from digital harm.
Instagram is bringing movie-style age ratings to social media in Malaysia, giving parents a framework they already understand. Teens under 18 now get automatic protections that mirror PG-13 cinema standards.
Two Israeli soldiers received 30 days detention and removal from combat duty after destroying a religious statue in Lebanon. The swift accountability and community restoration offer a rare bright spot amid ongoing conflict.
Tracy Samuels balanced a full-time finance job with late-night study sessions to graduate with an Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting from Durban University of Technology. The 35-year-old Wentworth native is already pursuing her next degree while working toward senior leadership roles.
Parents can now monitor and limit their teens' time on Threads through new supervision tools launching next week. The features give families more control over how young people experience social media.
A landmark jury decision found Meta and YouTube liable for creating addictive platforms that harm young people's mental health, awarding $3 million to a young plaintiff. This first-of-its-kind verdict could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for teens.
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.
Two major social media companies chose settlement over trial in a groundbreaking case about protecting young users online. While Meta and YouTube head to court, TikTok and Snap's decisions signal growing accountability in the tech industry.
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