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Who should verify your child’s age — the app, or the phone?

A fight is unfolding in US courts and Congress over whether apps or app stores should verify your child's age.

The UK now has the power to restrict children’s social media

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act is now law. The government can restrict under-16s' access to social media features without a new Act of Parliament.

Meta is now using AI to catch kids who lied about their age

Meta's expanding its AI age-detection tool to Facebook in the US and Instagram across 27 EU countries. Here's what it changes for your child's account.

A judge is deciding whether to force Meta to redesign Instagram for children

A New Mexico trial could force Meta to ban infinite scroll, require age checks, and link every child's account to a parent. The school districts trial follows in June.

YouTube has finally given parents an off switch for Shorts

YouTube has rolled out a zero-minute limit for Shorts. On supervised teen accounts, the limit is enforced. The setting takes thirty seconds.

When Should Kids Get a Phone? The Full Picture for Parents

The research, the readiness questions, the alternatives, and what to put in place if the answer is yes.

Roblox Kids and Select accounts: what changes in June

Roblox is splitting under-16 accounts into two age groups from June 2026. What the new defaults mean and three things to check before it happens.

16 apps rated for child safety: the 2026 scorecard

X scores highest risk. Character.AI linked to teen harm. YouTube has the best parental controls. The Wired Parents Platform Safety Scorecard, explained.

AI is being built into your child’s toys — and not safely

Chatbot plushies and AI robot toys are on shelves now, marketed as educational. Congress wants to ban them.

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Instagram is showing parents the algorithm — but not the content

From 12 May, parents using Instagram supervision can see the topics shaping their teen's algorithm. A real change, and a real limit.

Instagram is showing parents the algorithm — but not the content

From 12 May, parents using Instagram supervision can see the topics shaping their teen's algorithm. A real change, and a real limit.

Instagram is showing parents the algorithm — but not the content

From 12 May, parents using Instagram supervision can see the topics shaping their teen's algorithm. A real change, and a real limit.