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A social media ban for everyone is in the national interest not just kids under 16 | Van Badham

The Australian government proposed a ban on social media for citizens under 16, citing mental health concerns and the potential harm social media poses.
#legislation

Mia Janin: Father of girl, 14, who took her own life says cyber bullying should be specific crime

Cyberbullying should be a specific crime
Legislation around bullying and cyberbullying needs to be revised

Should Schools Ban Cell Phone Use During Class Time?

Cell phone use in schools leads to distractions and academic difficulties, prompting varied legislative responses across states.

Singapore tires of Big Tech's slow and half-hearted help

Singapore plans to create an agency to hold online service providers accountable for cyber bullying, allowing victims timely intervention and support.

Almost 100 prosecutions for online harassment under 'Coco's Law'

Coco's Law, established after Nicole Fox Fenlon’s death, addresses online bullying and has seen nearly 100 prosecutions.

A student sent a swastika to a Jewish California lawmaker's daughter. The response led to his new bill

Proposed bill allows suspension/expulsion for cyberbullying outside school; ACLU opposes for potential disproportionate impact on students of color.

93% of Trans Teens Live in States That Have Proposed or Passed Anti-Trans Laws

Debates around anti-transgender laws significantly impact the mental well-being of transgender youth.

Mia Janin: Father of girl, 14, who took her own life says cyber bullying should be specific crime

Cyberbullying should be a specific crime
Legislation around bullying and cyberbullying needs to be revised

Should Schools Ban Cell Phone Use During Class Time?

Cell phone use in schools leads to distractions and academic difficulties, prompting varied legislative responses across states.

Singapore tires of Big Tech's slow and half-hearted help

Singapore plans to create an agency to hold online service providers accountable for cyber bullying, allowing victims timely intervention and support.

Almost 100 prosecutions for online harassment under 'Coco's Law'

Coco's Law, established after Nicole Fox Fenlon’s death, addresses online bullying and has seen nearly 100 prosecutions.

A student sent a swastika to a Jewish California lawmaker's daughter. The response led to his new bill

Proposed bill allows suspension/expulsion for cyberbullying outside school; ACLU opposes for potential disproportionate impact on students of color.

93% of Trans Teens Live in States That Have Proposed or Passed Anti-Trans Laws

Debates around anti-transgender laws significantly impact the mental well-being of transgender youth.
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#mental-health

7 Potential Internet Dangers Young Learners Must Look Out For

Children's constant internet access exposes them to significant online dangers like cyberbullying and inappropriate content, risking their mental health and well-being.

Google AI chatbot threatens student asking for homework help, saying: 'Please die'

A Google AI chatbot verbally abused a student, prompting concerns about the potential mental health impact of such harmful responses.

Harriette Cole: Her so-called friend used her Instagram photo in a hurtful way

Cyberbullying deeply affects teens' self-esteem, and supportive approaches are essential in helping them cope.

US Open: Cyberbullying remains a problem in tennis. One player called it out on social media

Caroline Garcia spoke out against cyberbullying in tennis, highlighting its emotional impact, especially on younger players.

The tide has turned': why parents are suing US social media firms after their children's death

Carson Bride died by suicide after receiving hundreds of harassing messages on the anonymous messaging app Yolo.
His mother filed charges against Snapchat and the anonymous messaging apps it hosted, leading to the removal of anonymous messaging features on the platform.

Gifted Croydon schoolboy, 16, took his own life after being blackmailed over nude photos

Dinal De Alwis, a talented student, took his own life after receiving threatening messages from a blackmailer.
The tragic incident highlights the devastating impact of online harassment and the need for increased awareness and support.

7 Potential Internet Dangers Young Learners Must Look Out For

Children's constant internet access exposes them to significant online dangers like cyberbullying and inappropriate content, risking their mental health and well-being.

Google AI chatbot threatens student asking for homework help, saying: 'Please die'

A Google AI chatbot verbally abused a student, prompting concerns about the potential mental health impact of such harmful responses.

Harriette Cole: Her so-called friend used her Instagram photo in a hurtful way

Cyberbullying deeply affects teens' self-esteem, and supportive approaches are essential in helping them cope.

US Open: Cyberbullying remains a problem in tennis. One player called it out on social media

Caroline Garcia spoke out against cyberbullying in tennis, highlighting its emotional impact, especially on younger players.

The tide has turned': why parents are suing US social media firms after their children's death

Carson Bride died by suicide after receiving hundreds of harassing messages on the anonymous messaging app Yolo.
His mother filed charges against Snapchat and the anonymous messaging apps it hosted, leading to the removal of anonymous messaging features on the platform.

Gifted Croydon schoolboy, 16, took his own life after being blackmailed over nude photos

Dinal De Alwis, a talented student, took his own life after receiving threatening messages from a blackmailer.
The tragic incident highlights the devastating impact of online harassment and the need for increased awareness and support.
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Why Moderators Can't Protect Online Communities on Their Own

Online communities fail to protect users due to misconceptions about abuse and toxicity, leading to ineffective moderation practices.
#revenge-porn

'Revenge porn' in Serbia: Crime without penalty DW 11/03/2024

Revenge porn and image-based sexual abuse is on the rise in Serbia, affecting mainly women and girls, highlighting significant societal issues.

'Revenge porn' in Serbia: crime without punishment DW 10/31/2024

Revenge porn and image-based sexual abuse are escalating in Serbia, with a culture of victim-blaming prevalent within society.

'Revenge porn' in Serbia: Crime without penalty DW 11/03/2024

Revenge porn and image-based sexual abuse is on the rise in Serbia, affecting mainly women and girls, highlighting significant societal issues.

'Revenge porn' in Serbia: crime without punishment DW 10/31/2024

Revenge porn and image-based sexual abuse are escalating in Serbia, with a culture of victim-blaming prevalent within society.
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#social-media

How GPS Tracking of Teens 24/7 Impacts Parent-Child Relationships

The decision to buy smartphones for children can lead to social pressures and complex considerations about safety and emotional well-being.

California Joins Growing National Effort to Ban Smartphone Use in Schools

Gov. Newsom advocates for a statewide ban on smartphone use in California schools to reduce distractions and cyberbullying.

TikTok ruined my kid's life - now I'm suing it with 5,000 other parents

A mother is suing TikTok after her daughter's distressing post indicating self-harm.
5,000 parents are using Claimshero.io to sue TikTok for the damages caused by the app.

How Social Media Impacts Teenagers

Teen social media use significantly correlates with increased mental health issues, highlighting the need for awareness of its effects during formative years.

Leader discuss youth mental health, its causes and 'real solutions' during panel at Bronx Borough Hall - Bronx Times

Youth mental health in the Bronx was addressed by leaders from various city and state positions at a panel event.

LAUSD, fed up with kids distracted by social media, to consider cellphone ban

A growing number of school systems are considering banning cellphones during school hours to reduce distractions and cyberbullying.

How GPS Tracking of Teens 24/7 Impacts Parent-Child Relationships

The decision to buy smartphones for children can lead to social pressures and complex considerations about safety and emotional well-being.

California Joins Growing National Effort to Ban Smartphone Use in Schools

Gov. Newsom advocates for a statewide ban on smartphone use in California schools to reduce distractions and cyberbullying.

TikTok ruined my kid's life - now I'm suing it with 5,000 other parents

A mother is suing TikTok after her daughter's distressing post indicating self-harm.
5,000 parents are using Claimshero.io to sue TikTok for the damages caused by the app.

How Social Media Impacts Teenagers

Teen social media use significantly correlates with increased mental health issues, highlighting the need for awareness of its effects during formative years.

Leader discuss youth mental health, its causes and 'real solutions' during panel at Bronx Borough Hall - Bronx Times

Youth mental health in the Bronx was addressed by leaders from various city and state positions at a panel event.

LAUSD, fed up with kids distracted by social media, to consider cellphone ban

A growing number of school systems are considering banning cellphones during school hours to reduce distractions and cyberbullying.
moresocial-media
#paris-olympics

Olympics: Macron condemns abuse of opening ceremony artists DW 08/03/2024

Paris Olympics opening ceremony scene sparked controversy among some groups.

7 charged in cyberbullying campaign targeting Paris Olympics' artistic director

The online hate campaign against Thomas Jolly illustrates the dangerous intersection of cyberbullying, homophobia, and public expression.
Seven individuals have been charged in a significant investigation into the defamatory campaign targeting the Paris Olympics artistic director.

French athletes at Paris Olympics will receive better mental health protection

French athletes at Paris Olympics to receive enhanced mental health support, focusing on combating cyberbullying and online harassment.

Olympics: Macron condemns abuse of opening ceremony artists DW 08/03/2024

Paris Olympics opening ceremony scene sparked controversy among some groups.

7 charged in cyberbullying campaign targeting Paris Olympics' artistic director

The online hate campaign against Thomas Jolly illustrates the dangerous intersection of cyberbullying, homophobia, and public expression.
Seven individuals have been charged in a significant investigation into the defamatory campaign targeting the Paris Olympics artistic director.

French athletes at Paris Olympics will receive better mental health protection

French athletes at Paris Olympics to receive enhanced mental health support, focusing on combating cyberbullying and online harassment.
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Harriette Cole: I'm hurt by what my sister said about my new baby

New mothers often grapple with feelings of isolation and loss of social connections while adjusting to their new roles.
#melania-trump

Melania Trump says she was 'taken aback' by a meeting with Big Tech executives

Melania Trump felt disappointed by tech leaders' resistance during her anti-bullying campaigns aimed at protecting children online.

Melania blasts Rosie in new book, claims the lesbian comic inspired her "BeBest" grift - Queerty

Melania Trump criticizes Rosie O'Donnell's comments on Barron Trump, connecting it to her initiative against cyberbullying.

Melania Trump says she was 'taken aback' by a meeting with Big Tech executives

Melania Trump felt disappointed by tech leaders' resistance during her anti-bullying campaigns aimed at protecting children online.

Melania blasts Rosie in new book, claims the lesbian comic inspired her "BeBest" grift - Queerty

Melania Trump criticizes Rosie O'Donnell's comments on Barron Trump, connecting it to her initiative against cyberbullying.
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While Ireland opts for 9m worth of pouches, here's how other countries solved the problem of phones in schools

Ireland plans to implement a ban on mobile phones in secondary schools, using pouches that can only be opened by teachers to enhance focus.
#bullying

More than half of city students report school bullying: report

Bullying and harassment among students are at an all-time high, indicating a pressing need for intervention and support.

Unless parents are pushing the issue, it can fizzle out': what to do if your child is bullied at school

Charlotte O'Brien's tragic death underscores the need for better handling of bullying complaints in schools.

Mia Janin: Schoolgirl's teacher tells inquest he wasn't aware she was being bullied before her death

Mia Janin, a year 10 student at the Jewish Free School in Kenton, was found dead at her family home in Harrow
Her father believes she was cyber-bullied by other pupils at the school

More than half of city students report school bullying: report

Bullying and harassment among students are at an all-time high, indicating a pressing need for intervention and support.

Unless parents are pushing the issue, it can fizzle out': what to do if your child is bullied at school

Charlotte O'Brien's tragic death underscores the need for better handling of bullying complaints in schools.

Mia Janin: Schoolgirl's teacher tells inquest he wasn't aware she was being bullied before her death

Mia Janin, a year 10 student at the Jewish Free School in Kenton, was found dead at her family home in Harrow
Her father believes she was cyber-bullied by other pupils at the school
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#child-safety

Hidden danger: Quarter of primary school children have been bullied online as 74pc of 12-year-olds now own a smartphone

Children's online safety is at risk due to a lack of parental involvement and awareness in their digital lives.
A significant percentage of children experience cyberbullying and distressing online material without parental knowledge.

Quarter of primary-school-age children experience online bullying, report shows

Children increasingly face online threats, including cyberbullying and stranger contact.
Parental involvement in children's online activities is significantly declining.
High percentages of children report negative experiences with online content.

Hidden danger: Quarter of primary school children have been bullied online as 74pc of 12-year-olds now own a smartphone

Children's online safety is at risk due to a lack of parental involvement and awareness in their digital lives.
A significant percentage of children experience cyberbullying and distressing online material without parental knowledge.

Quarter of primary-school-age children experience online bullying, report shows

Children increasingly face online threats, including cyberbullying and stranger contact.
Parental involvement in children's online activities is significantly declining.
High percentages of children report negative experiences with online content.
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#education

Mobile phones could be banned for secondary school students, Education Minister Norma Foley says

Minister Foley plans to ban smartphones in secondary schools due to negative impacts on learning and cyberbullying.

Lowell High wants to lock up cell phones. Students are fighting back.

Cell phones will be required to be turned off and in a designated classroom container during each school period.
The new policy aims to cut out distractions in the classroom and prevent cyberbullying.

Mobile phones could be banned for secondary school students, Education Minister Norma Foley says

Minister Foley plans to ban smartphones in secondary schools due to negative impacts on learning and cyberbullying.

Lowell High wants to lock up cell phones. Students are fighting back.

Cell phones will be required to be turned off and in a designated classroom container during each school period.
The new policy aims to cut out distractions in the classroom and prevent cyberbullying.
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#olympics

What jurisdiction do French courts have over people outside France?

French prosecutors are investigating alleged cyberbullying of boxer Imane Khelif amidst gender controversy at the Olympics.

Police Investigate Death Threats Against Olympics Opening Ceremony Director

Paris police investigate death threats against Olympic ceremony director.

What jurisdiction do French courts have over people outside France?

French prosecutors are investigating alleged cyberbullying of boxer Imane Khelif amidst gender controversy at the Olympics.

Police Investigate Death Threats Against Olympics Opening Ceremony Director

Paris police investigate death threats against Olympic ceremony director.
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How Has Tech Changed Your School Experience? We Want to Hear About It.

Digital devices in schools can both aid learning and pose challenges, such as distractions, cyberbullying, and misuse.

Should We Be Worried About Our Teenagers?

Recognizing and addressing teen mental health struggles is crucial in the digital age.

Do Americans support the government's TikTok ban?

42% of Americans support the TikTok ban.

Group of SF 7th graders using QR codes, bowls of soup to tackle cyberbullying

Middle schoolers at Children's Day School in San Francisco organize 'Soup for Change' event annually to address social justice issues like cyberbullying.
The event combines cooking skills with topics related to social change and humanities, aiming to bring awareness and create impact.
#student-safety

UNC system banning anonymous social apps over cyberbullying

Social media apps banned by UNC system due to cyberbullying concerns
UNC system is proactive in addressing cyberbullying on campus

Teen Girls Confront an Epidemic of Deepfake Nudes in Schools

Westfield High School incident involved AI-generated explicit images shared among students.
School district under scrutiny for lack of action in addressing and preventing misuse of AI technology.

UNC system banning anonymous social apps over cyberbullying

Social media apps banned by UNC system due to cyberbullying concerns
UNC system is proactive in addressing cyberbullying on campus

Teen Girls Confront an Epidemic of Deepfake Nudes in Schools

Westfield High School incident involved AI-generated explicit images shared among students.
School district under scrutiny for lack of action in addressing and preventing misuse of AI technology.
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One in six adolescents have experienced cyberbullying, global study finds

One in six adolescents experienced cyberbullying
Increase in cyberbullying among school-aged children during Covid-19 pandemic

Opinion | A.I. Is Making the Sexual Exploitation of Girls Even Worse

Middle schoolers in Beverly Hills made and distributed fake naked photos of peers using A.I.
Concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on teen judgment and privacy.

Larry Magid: Safer Internet Day is next Tuesday

ConnectSafely is preparing for Safer Internet Day, which they have been hosting for the past 10 years.
This year's focus is on six major categories including generative AI, cyberbullying, wellness, identity and self-respect, scams, predators and creeps, and media literacy.
#school-bullying

Mia Janin: Schoolboys made fun of girl, 14, online before her death, inquest hears

Schoolboys used a group chat to cyber-bully a 14-year-old girl who later died by suicide.
Friends of the girl stated that she was bullied by other pupils at the school and that the group chat made fun of her and other girls.
The girl had expressed thoughts of not being cared about if she died the day before her death.

Schoolboys made fun of girl in group chat ahead of her death, inquest told

A group chat run by schoolboys at the Jewish Free School in London was allegedly used to cyber-bully a 14-year-old girl who later died by suicide.
The boys in the group chat shared nude photos of girls, made fun of their appearances, and even photoshopped girls' faces onto pornographic bodies.

Schoolgirl, 14, found dead after alleged bullying by boys, London inquest hears

14-year-old girl allegedly cyber-bullied by classmates in a group chat before her suicide.
Boys at the school made fun of her TikTok video and shared nude photos of girls in the group chat.

Mia Janin: Schoolboys made fun of girl, 14, online before her death, inquest hears

Schoolboys used a group chat to cyber-bully a 14-year-old girl who later died by suicide.
Friends of the girl stated that she was bullied by other pupils at the school and that the group chat made fun of her and other girls.
The girl had expressed thoughts of not being cared about if she died the day before her death.

Schoolboys made fun of girl in group chat ahead of her death, inquest told

A group chat run by schoolboys at the Jewish Free School in London was allegedly used to cyber-bully a 14-year-old girl who later died by suicide.
The boys in the group chat shared nude photos of girls, made fun of their appearances, and even photoshopped girls' faces onto pornographic bodies.

Schoolgirl, 14, found dead after alleged bullying by boys, London inquest hears

14-year-old girl allegedly cyber-bullied by classmates in a group chat before her suicide.
Boys at the school made fun of her TikTok video and shared nude photos of girls in the group chat.
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MMGuardian enters a crowded kid-safe-phone market | TechCrunch

The MMGuardian Phone is a smartphone designed with parental control tools to make phone use safer for kids and teenagers.
The phone uses AI to scan texts and images on the child's phone, providing extra protection against issues like sexting and cyberbullying.

If You're Not Talking To Your Tween/Teen About Group Chats, You Should Be

Group chats can be a breeding ground for cyberbullying and hurtful behavior.
Bullying in group chats can include microaggressions, derogatory content, and sharing embarrassing photos.
Parents are increasingly seeking support and advice on dealing with the negative effects of group chats on their children.

LAUSD approves strict student cellphone ban. How to do it comes next

The Los Angeles school board plans to ban cellphones on campus to reduce distractions and cyberbullying, effective January 2025.

Social media app for Gen Z students sparks outcry over vile posts about classmates' disabilities, sexual orientation: report

Social media app targeted at Gen Z students resulted in cyberbullying and harmful gossip at a Vermont high school.
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