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An investigation by Norwegian broadcaster NRK found that YouTube's algorithms can quickly guide children from child-friendly content to inappropriate material, highlighting concerns about online safety for young users.
Amid global concerns about social media's impact on young users, Meta is emphasizing "Teen Accounts" features and engaging with Kazakhstan to enhance youth safety measures on its platforms.
American reality star Kris Jenner has emerged as a digital symbol of good fortune on Chinese social media platforms, where young users are employing her image to manifest success and wealth.
South Korea is taking steps to curb social media algorithms specifically designed for children, aiming to address concerns about their impact on young users.
An independent developer for the popular gaming platform Roblox has issued a warning that current safety measures for young users are insufficient, advising parents to monitor their children's activities 24/7.
Apple employs various methods to safeguard children online, focusing on digital safety and privacy measures within its ecosystem, with a new report detailing three specific ways the company protects young users.
A verdict is anticipated in a significant trial in Los Angeles where families of US victims accuse Google and Meta of deliberately fueling social media addiction, particularly among young users.
The UK government has launched a consultation on social media use for individuals under 16, opting against an immediate ban but potentially empowering the science minister to set certain restrictions for young users.
Jurors in New Mexico watched a deposition from Mark Zuckerberg during a bellwether trial concerning Meta's child safety practices, as the company faces scrutiny over its platforms' impact on young users.
The information comes as Meta is facing a wave of litigation and regulatory threats globally linked to the welfare of young users on its platforms
Meta is facing accusations of designing addictive features that harm young users, prompting a discussion on the potential negative impacts of social media.
Instagram has rolled out new updates designed to enhance the safety of teen accounts in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. These features aim to provide a more secure online environment for young users in the region.
The Flemish government has decided to set a minimum legal age of 13 for accessing social media platforms that could have harmful effects on minors. This new regulation aims to protect young users.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns about MrBeast's Step banking app for teens, questioning its crypto messaging and how it targets young users, warning it may encourage children to influence parents' financial decisions.
Austria's government has announced plans to propose a ban on social media for children under 14, joining other countries in introducing restrictions for young users and citing concerns about addiction and health.
Parents see hope in back-to-back rulings that social media providers failed to protect young users AP News
A report highlights that AI-powered toys designed for children are failing to accurately recognize emotions, which could have problematic consequences for young users learning social interactions.
Generative artificial intelligence has rapidly transitioned from a new technology to an everyday tool, with millions relying on it for personal, professional, and educational purposes, raising concerns about a potential loss of critical thinking skills among young users.
The online gaming platform Roblox is under fire and will have to answer to the European Commission regarding accusations of being a 'pedocriminal haven.' The platform, criticized for insufficient protection of its young users, could soon be regulated under the Digital Services Act.
Jurors in a bellwether trial about the impacts of social media on teenagers and children on Wednesday watched a deposition of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that explores what the architects of Facebook and Instagram knew from internal research about negative experiences by young users and how the company responded since its early years
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, is facing allegations from global leaders that the company’s products harm young users
Mark Zuckerberg took the stand at the Los Angeles Superior Court. Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images Zuckerberg's courthouse entourage showed up in Meta Ray-Bans. The judge warned that anybody recording proceedings with smart glasses could face contempt. Meta's smart glasses are surging. Sales tripled in 2025, the company said. As Mark Zuckerberg was ushered into the Los Angeles Superior Court early on Wednesday morning, one accessory in his entourage stood out: Meta Ray-Ban glasses. Zuckerberg, wearing a navy blue suit and tie, arrived without any glasses. Flanking either side of him as he walked up to the courthouse were longtime executive assistant Andrea Besmehn and an unidentified man donning Meta's Ray-Ban glasses. Meta declined to comment about the accessory choice. AI-powered smart glasses weren't just a hot accessory in the California sun. They were a hot topic inside the courtroom. The judge presiding over the trial announced that anyone using glasses to record inside the courtroom would be "held in contempt of the court," according to CNBC. This isn't the first trial where Meta's glasses have caused issues. Last year, while Meta battled the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust allegations, New York Times reporter Mike Isaac posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he had been reprimanded by the court for wearing Meta Ray-Bans. do not wear camera glasses in federal buildings folks 😞 — rat king 🐀 (@MikeIsaac) April 15, 2025 Andrea Besmehn (left) and an unidentified man donning Meta's Ray-Ban glasses while accompanying Zuckerberg. Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images; Mike Blake/Reuters The glasses cameo came as Zuckerberg took the stand in a Los Angeles trial accusing major social media companies of building addictive products that harm young users. The case centers on a now-20-year-old plaintiff, identified in court filings as "KGM," who alleged that Instagram and YouTube worsened her depression and suicidal thoughts after she started using the apps as a child. TikTok and Snap have already settled, leaving Meta and Google's YouTube as the remaining defendants in the trial, which could shape similar lawsuits nationwide. The trial underway in Los Angeles is focused on design features that plaintiffs say keep teens scrolling. Zuckerberg's testimony follows an earlier appearance from Instagram chief Adam Mosseri. Meta's Ray Ban smart glasses have become a surprise hit. On the company's earnings call last month, Zuckerberg said that sales of the glasses more than tripled in 2025, and compared the moment to the shift from flip phones to smartphones. Meta has increasingly positioned the glasses as a vehicle for its AI ambitions. In addition to taking pictures and playing music, users can ask questions to Meta AI, Meta's AI assistant, about anything that they're looking at through the glasses. Last week, the New York Times reported that Meta is planning to add facial recognition technology to the glasses. Read the original article on Business Insider
An article explores the potential implications and appearance of a social media ban for young users within the context of Bangladesh.
A new report indicates that vaping significantly raises the risk of developing lung and oral cancer. Vapes, often marketed as a smoking cessation tool, have also attracted young users who previously had no interest in traditional cigarettes.
The UK Labour party's perceived dithering on regulating children's screen time and social media continues, with Keir Starmer expressing impatience with platforms, while Google's UK and Ireland boss, Kate Alessi, stated that a social media ban for under-16s is 'not the right approach' and YouTube is enhancing safety features for young users.
Meta's chief legal officer has stated the company will aggressively appeal recent jury verdicts that found the tech giant liable for designing addictive platforms for young users.
A New Mexico jury has ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties, finding the company liable for misleading consumers about platform safety and enabling harm to young users, a verdict hailed as a historic victory for child protection.
A current court case against Meta reveals internal documents showing that the company knowingly implemented features on Instagram that could negatively impact the mental health of young users, despite publicly advocating for responsibility.
A new study indicates that young people, regardless of their political leanings, are increasingly exposed to right-wing content on social media platforms, with test feeds often dominated by a single ideological viewpoint.
Internal documents show that social media employees developed ideas like scroll-pauses and night modes to better protect young users, but these initiatives were reportedly sidelined in favor of company profits.
Instagram will begin notifying parents when their teenage children repeatedly search for content related to suicide or self-harm, platform owner Meta announced Thursday, as the company faces mounting legal pressure over its handling of young users. The post Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms appeared first on Vanguard News.
The data also point to a sharp expansion in listening activity, rising consumption of local-language music and fast-growing audiences for multiple genres, driven largely by young users with high discovery habits. The post Asake, Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, Burna Boy, Davido are most- most-streamed artistes in Nigeria since 2021- Spotify appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Meta Platforms CEO and billionaire Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set to be questioned for the first time in a U.S. court on Wednesday about Instagram's effect on the mental health of young users, as a landmark trial over youth social media addiction continues.