Arguments to begin in landmark social media addiction trial set in Los Angeles

The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for ...

A 'quiet revolution': Why young people are swapping social media for lunch dates, vinyl records and brick phones

Gen Z and millennials deleting their social media platforms cite the increasing pressures of being online as well as the ...

Landmark social media trial heads to opening statements

A landmark court battle puts Big Tech under pressure as plaintiffs argue social media algorithms harm children, raising questions about accountability, free speech and whether the verdict could ...

‘We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s

Spain will ban social media for under-16s and require platforms to employ strict age verification tools, joining Australia, France and Denmark in moves to curb the influence of digital platforms on ...

Germany's CDU weighs social media ban for under-16s

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives are considering barring children under the age of 16 from social media, ...

American Olympian taking social media breather over 'hate' after Trump criticism

American Olympic figure skater Amber Glenn to limit social media time after receiving "hate" for comments about the Trump ...
Education Week

‘Not Meant for Children': Adults Favor Age Restrictions on Social Media, AI

A new Common Sense Media report reveals that adults want more protection for their data and the privacy of children.

The Memo: Firestorm over racist social media post forces Trump to hit delete

There are some limits, even for President Trump — or so it seemed on Friday. The latest furor began late Thursday night with ...

Czech prime minister in favour of social media ban for under-15s

PRAGUE, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Sunday he was in favour of banning the use of social ...