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New York Bans Smartphones in Schools, Joining National Movement

Gov. Kathy Hochul argued that the “bell-to-bell” ban — which restricts the devices during class, lunch and other parts of school — would help prevent disruption and cyberbullying.

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Ofcom announces new rules for tech firms to keep children safe online

Companies will be legally required to block children’s access to harmful content under UK’s Online Safety Act or face large fines

Snapchat is Harming Children at an Industrial Scale

In their own words, we see that Snap Inc’s design choices expose millions of kids to harm

How to create independence in children

Childhood independence doesn’t happen overnight

Florida sues Snapchat owner for allegedly addicting children and deceiving parents

Florida state says Snapchat metrics providing user feedback violate a 2024 state law designed to protect children's mental health from compulsive social media exposure.

Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams review – Zuckerberg and me

An eye-opening insider account of Facebook alleges a bizarre office culture and worrying political overreach

Meta to launch teen accounts on Instagram in Hong Kong this week

New protections require parent or guardian to be assigned as account handler, allowing adults to oversee their children’s online activities

Investigations announced into how social media and video sharing platforms use UK children’s personal information

"We are today announcing three investigations looking into how TikTok, Reddit and Imgur protect the privacy of their child users in the UK."

Yes, “Brain Rot” Content Is As Bad As It Sounds

Why we should hold our children’s content to a higher standard

UK to become first country to criminalise AI child abuse tools

UK will make it a crime to possess, create or distribute artificial intelliegence (AI) tools that generate sexual content targeting children

How parents can manage the risk of posting back-to-school photos on social media

With children going back to school for the start of the school year in some countries, consider how or even if to post the back-to-school photos.

Chinese officials reportedly discuss sale of TikTok in US to Elon Musk

Tech company rejects as ‘pure fiction’ a report that a deal could take place if it fails to avoid an impending ban

How Much Is Too Much FaceTime?

Parents worry about their kids' excessive video chatting with peers.
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New Virginia law restricts social media usage for kids

“You wouldn’t hand the keys to the car at age six and say go off and do what you want. This is a digital highway without any seat belts. We really have to be intentional"

What the Online Safety Act is – and how to keep children safe online

Tech firms will have to do more to protect young people from harmful content under new safety measures announced by the media regulator.

‘Algorithms will not raise our children’: France to lead EU coalition to ban social media for children

France will work with other EU member states to prevent children under 15 living across the bloc from accessing social media.

New York Bans Smartphones in Schools, Joining National Movement

Gov. Kathy Hochul argued that the “bell-to-bell” ban — which restricts the devices during class, lunch and other parts of school — would help prevent disruption and cyberbullying.

Ofcom announces new rules for tech firms to keep children safe online

Companies will be legally required to block children’s access to harmful content under UK’s Online Safety Act or face large fines

UK’s New Child Safety Rules Set to Challenge Age Verification Process on X

UK media regulartor Ofcom prepares to enforce new age checking rules.

Australian leaders vow to stand firm on social media age limits as election nears

PM Albanese says he expects pressure from social media giants to ease impending ban on children using their platforms.

What rules are countries around the world putting in place for children and social media?

Austria to ban mobile phones and smartwatches in primary and secondary schools on May 1