Canada introduces social media ban for under 16s
But platforms can apply for an exemption if they convince regulators their child protection measures are strong enough
Meta is using AI facial analysis to identify underage users on Facebook and Instagram
The company insists this is "not facial recognition"
France bans social media for teens under 15, no phones in school
Other European countries are drafting similar legislation
The big picture: Following Australia's lead, France's National Assembly has approved a bill that would prohibit social media access for children under 15 and impose a blanket ban on mobile phone use in high schools. The proposals must now pass the Senate before they can be signed into law by President Emmanuel Macron.
Meta shuts down over 500,000 accounts under Australia's under-16 ban, urges the government to end it
Meta complies with the law but questions whether blanket bans make children safer
New poll shows 30% of US teens interact with chatbots every day
Survey also confirms that Microsoft is losing the AI chatbot war
YouTube is using AI to verify user age based on viewing habits
When YouTube's AI makes an error, the responsibility to correct it falls on the user
AI is the new best friend for many teens, and it never says "no"
Forget social media, chatbot "friends" are the new emotional outlet for Gen Z
Meet the 17-year-old who helped change Microsoft's bug bounty program
High school student helps strengthen Microsoft's digital defenses
Editor's take: At an age when most teenagers are just beginning to explore the possibilities of technology, one high school junior has already made a name for himself in the world of cybersecurity. Dylan, now 17, first caught the attention of Microsoft's Security Response Center at just 13, when he reported a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Teams. The discovery ultimately reshaped the company's bug bounty program and set Dylan on a unique professional path.
Teens and tech: Almost 90% own iPhones, most use Instagram and Spotify
The iPhone is a must-have for most teens
Teens aren't buying Big Tech's promises on AI and online safety
Why young users are skeptical about tech giants' ethics, privacy, and AI decisions
Teens abandon X and Facebook as TikTok and WhatsApp gain momentum, report
Half of all teens are online almost constantly, but traditional social media is losing its appeal
YouTube gives parents enhanced tools to monitor teens' online activity
Mutual control based on a "trust, but verify" principle
British mobile network EE advises against giving smartphones to children under 11
At what age should kids be given smartphones?
New fMRI study reveals internet addiction physically changes brain chemistry in children 10-19
Physical coordination and cognitive functions like memory and decision making are affected
Understanding teen gaming: The positive, negative, and complex realities
Directly from the source
YouTube claims first-ever lead over Netflix in teen viewership
The survey also shows most teens prefer TikTok, but spend more time on Instagram
Study reveals some teens receive 5,000 notifications daily, most spend almost two hours on TikTok
Kids officially don't like Facebook
Arkansas just passed an age-verification social media law with some confusing exemptions
Parental consent to open accounts will be required
Gen Z is making feature phones more popular in the US
Many young people want to reduce their screen time
Utah social media law will require parental permission for teens to open accounts
Parents will also be able to read their kids' posts and messages
Study suggests risky and criminal online behavior among teens has become almost normalized
Many admitted to piracy, trolling, and inciting violence
Number of teens using Facebook crashes as YouTube becomes platform of choice
"It's the children who are wrong," says old man Facebook
Teenage Engineering releases mini-ITX PC case that you can build yourself
If you're building your own SFF PC, why don't you build the case as well?
Leaked documents show Facebook understands how harmful Instagram is to teenage girls
Despite often saying otherwise