After Australia banned social media for under-16s in December, European nations are now debating their own restrictions.
BBC: Should we be banned from social media? Teenagers discuss in live BBC special
Should we be banned from social media? Teenagers discuss in live BBC special
New York Daily News: NYC Council debates limiting social media time for young people amid mental health concerns
The bill would prohibit social media companies from allowing young people on their platforms for more than one hour per day, unless waived by a parent or guardian.
NYC Council debates limiting social media time for young people amid mental health concerns
Digital Trends on MSN: AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles
AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles
Biometric Update: US age assurance debate shifts in wake of ruling that social media causes harm
Dozens of state AGs from across the U.S. are backing Louisiana's push in appeals court to restore its law requiring age checks for social media access.
US age assurance debate shifts in wake of ruling that social media causes harm
Euronews on MSN: Instagram, TikTok and Facebook: Which European countries want to ban social media for minors?
Instagram, TikTok and Facebook: Which European countries want to ban social media for minors?
Biometric Update: Social media identity verification proposal in Türkiye prompts political debate
Türkish authorities are considering requiring identity verification for social media access to impose age restrictions, block disinformation and manipulation.
International Business Times: US Government Allegedly To Ban World Cup Attendees If Social Media Profile Deems Them Antisemitic
The US plans to implement social media vetting for 2026 World Cup attendees, focusing on antisemitism. This has sparked debate over privacy and security, with officials clarifying the policy's scope.
US Government Allegedly To Ban World Cup Attendees If Social Media Profile Deems Them Antisemitic
Medical Xpress on MSN: Jury ruling sharpens questions over when heavy social media use becomes addiction
On March 25, a California trial awarded $6 million to a plaintiff who argued that the addictive qualities of social media had caused her harm. Google and Meta, which were the companies that were found ...
Jury ruling sharpens questions over when heavy social media use becomes addiction
Nature: Is social media addictive for teens? US courts wade into scientific debate
Is social media addictive to young people? A jury in California is being asked to decide — even though the question still divides researchers. The jury will grapple with two main questions, says Eric ...
Is social media addictive for teens? US courts wade into scientific debate
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