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Social media marketing
fromFortune
21 hours ago

Most Australian teens admit the social media ban isn't working as they try to sidestep age verification blocks with face masks and their parents' IDs | Fortune

Teenagers in Australia are successfully circumventing social media bans through various methods, despite age restrictions implemented by the government.
NYC parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 hours ago

After autistic child's wandering from school, experts say Ontario's special education needs more support | CBC News

Inadequate support for students with disabilities can lead to dangerous situations, as seen in the case of a missing child with autism.
fromwww.npr.org
1 hour ago

The Supreme Court case that could redefine your digital privacy

Geofencing allows the government to draw a virtual fence around a geographic area where a crime was committed. After that, the government seeks a warrant not to search a home or office, but to require a tech company to search its data to identify any of its millions of users who were within the geofence line at the time of the crime.
US news
#meta
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Digital life

Meta will now allow parents to see the topics their child discussed with Meta AI | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
Law

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

Mental health
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations

Meta introduces features for parents to monitor teen interactions with AI on its platforms.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Meta will now allow parents to see the topics their child discussed with Meta AI | TechCrunch

Meta's new supervision tools allow parents to view topics their teens discuss with AI on Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for harming children's mental health and failing to prevent child exploitation.
Education
fromKqed
19 hours ago

These UC Berkeley Students Are Leading the Fight Against Phones | KQED

UC Berkeley students participated in a phone-free party to promote reduced screen time and enhance real-life interactions.
#social-media-regulation
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Which countries are restricting children's social media access and how

Australia becomes the first country to ban social media access for children under 16, reflecting concerns over children's health and safety.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Social justice

Our attitude toward kids and social media has shifted dramatically. Here's what that can teach us about change

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Which countries are restricting children's social media access and how

Australia becomes the first country to ban social media access for children under 16, reflecting concerns over children's health and safety.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Social justice

Our attitude toward kids and social media has shifted dramatically. Here's what that can teach us about change

#ai
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
19 hours ago

Apps to distract you from the endless cycle of doomscrolling | TechCrunch

Doomscrolling negatively impacts mental health and attention span, but there are alternative apps for engaging and productive content.
Startup companies
fromFuturism
18 hours ago

Your Former Employer Is Selling Your Slacks and Emails to Train AI

Founders of defunct startups are monetizing their digital remains, such as Slack messages and emails, through a growing ecosystem of buyers and middlemen.
#child-protection
EU data protection
fromTNW | Eu
1 day ago

EU child safety push stalls as ePrivacy derogation expires, age verification app hacked, and CSA Regulation stuck in trilogue

Europe's child protection efforts conflict with privacy laws, complicating the detection of online child exploitation.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Eu
1 day ago

EU child safety push stalls as ePrivacy derogation expires, age verification app hacked, and CSA Regulation stuck in trilogue

Europe's child protection efforts conflict with privacy laws, complicating the detection of online child exploitation.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Superhighways for child sexual abuse': California lawmakers seek tougher rules for big tech

California lawmakers propose a bill to hold social media companies accountable for child sexual abuse material on their platforms.
Public health
fromKOMO
3 days ago

California moves toward banning 'predatory' social media for kids under 16

California is advancing a bill to ban social media accounts for children under 16 to combat addiction and mental health issues.
#sextortion
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Boy, 13, among rising number of males blackmailed in sextortion scam

Sextortion scams predominantly target young men, with nearly half of victims in their twenties, highlighting a significant vulnerability across various age groups.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Boy, 13, among rising number of males blackmailed in sextortion scam

Sextortion scams predominantly target young men, with nearly half of victims in their twenties, highlighting a significant vulnerability across various age groups.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Activists outraged over panel of anti-trans "experts" at major pediatric health conference - LGBTQ Nation

A pediatric healthcare conference panel on trans healthcare features speakers affiliated with an anti-trans hate group, raising concerns about the event's impact on pediatric care standards.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people's phone locations, researchers say | TechCrunch

Two spying campaigns exploit telecom infrastructure weaknesses to track individuals' locations, revealing ongoing vulnerabilities in global phone networks.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

People who answer emails at 11 PM aren't more committed than people who don't - they've lost the boundary between availability and identity, and the late-night reply isn't proof that they care more about the work, it's proof that the work has colonized every hour of their day, and they stopped noticing because the invasion happened so gradually it felt like dedication instead of surrender - Silicon Canals

Being constantly available for work can lead to losing personal identity and boundaries.
Apple
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Apple stops weirdly storing data that let cops spy on Signal chats

Signal's patch deletes preserved notifications and prevents future preservation for deleted apps, but user concerns about privacy remain.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

A clinical psychologist explains that the adult children who check on their aging parents most often aren't the favorites - they're usually the ones still hoping for a conversation they stopped expecting years ago - Silicon Canals

The favored child often receives love, while the other sibling seeks recognition and validation through ongoing efforts and communication.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

There's a specific kind of adult who can sense when a room is about to shift in mood three seconds before anyone else notices, and it isn't intuition, it's a skill they developed as a child in a house where missing that signal cost them something. - Silicon Canals

Emotional intelligence is a learned skill developed in unpredictable environments, not an innate trait or gift.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

NYPD detectives in viral arrest video didn't have body cameras, used WhatsApp to call for backup

NYPD officers used WhatsApp instead of radios during a violent arrest, raising concerns about police communication protocols.
#social-media
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
Law

Attorneys raise questions over NYC Council bills that would limit children's social media usage to 1 hour daily | amNewYork

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

When Summer Screen Time Poses a Mental Health Risk for Teens

Increased social media use among adolescents can negatively impact mental health, particularly when combined with developmental vulnerabilities and engagement-maximizing algorithms.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

Executives from social media companies denied their platforms are addictive to children during a parliamentary hearing in Westminster.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Countries are implementing social media bans for children to address risks like cyberbullying and mental health issues.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Attorneys raise questions over NYC Council bills that would limit children's social media usage to 1 hour daily | amNewYork

Proposed bills to limit social media use for minors face criticism for potential civil rights violations and First Amendment concerns.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

When Summer Screen Time Poses a Mental Health Risk for Teens

Increased social media use among adolescents can negatively impact mental health, particularly when combined with developmental vulnerabilities and engagement-maximizing algorithms.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Does age verification for social media help protect kids?

Governments are implementing age limits on social media to protect minors, but experts question the effectiveness of such measures.
#child-sexual-abuse
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say

The number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year, highlighting a significant increase in online exploitation by criminal gangs.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Number of websites selling child abuse images double in 12 months

The number of websites trafficking child sexual abuse images has doubled, reaching over 15,000, highlighting systemic failures in combating this issue.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say

The number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year, highlighting a significant increase in online exploitation by criminal gangs.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Number of websites selling child abuse images double in 12 months

The number of websites trafficking child sexual abuse images has doubled, reaching over 15,000, highlighting systemic failures in combating this issue.
#parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago
Parenting

My Son Was Caught Climbing the Bookshelves. But My Daughter's Reaction Is a Sign of a Bigger Problem.

Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The people who grew up being described as the easy child are often the ones who, later in life, are quietly realizing they were never actually easy - they were just unseen - Silicon Canals

The label of 'easy child' often masks deeper issues of unmet needs and emotional neglect.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Parenting

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

fromPsychology Today
2 months ago
Parenting

10 Things Parents Can Do to Keep Kids Safe When Using Screens

Parents should set clear, written device rules, model healthy screen habits, encourage non-screen activities, allow boredom for creativity, and communicate openly without judgment.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Parenting

My Son Was Being Disgusting Online. My Solution Has Had Unintended Consequences.

Parents should engage with teachers, address teenagers' online misconduct, restore supervised internet access for schoolwork, and teach digital responsibility while enforcing consequences.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Son Was Caught Climbing the Bookshelves. But My Daughter's Reaction Is a Sign of a Bigger Problem.

Encouraging children to report dangerous behavior is beneficial, but parents should guide them on when to tattle versus when to let things go.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The people who grew up being described as the easy child are often the ones who, later in life, are quietly realizing they were never actually easy - they were just unseen - Silicon Canals

The label of 'easy child' often masks deeper issues of unmet needs and emotional neglect.
Parenting
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 day ago

LLMs don't get mental health right. We need a two-pronged approach to fix them

LLM-powered chatbots can inadvertently enable suicide and self-harm ideation, necessitating a clinically informed approach to user interactions.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Proctor's phone data back in the spotlight as Karen Read teases lawsuit against State Police, Canton

Proctor's cellphone communications reveal extreme bias and misconduct, leading to his termination from the State Police and ongoing legal repercussions for Read.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I was wrong about the danger of smartphones in schools. It's far, far worse than I thought | Lola Okolosie

Smartphones in schools have proven to be detrimental, leading to attention issues and various harms for students, prompting a statutory ban in England.
#data-privacy
EU data protection
fromThedrum
5 days ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
5 days ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds

Excessive data collection by rental platforms increases tenant vulnerability, prompting calls for reduced personal information requirements.
EU data protection
fromThedrum
5 days ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
5 days ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
Apple
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Apple Patches iOS Flaw Allowing Recovery of Deleted Chats

Apple released updates to fix a vulnerability that allowed recovery of deleted messages on iOS and iPadOS devices.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

#ToddlerSkincare: the dark and exploitative' world of children's beauty videos on TikTok

Children under 13 are featured in TikTok skincare videos, raising concerns about the beauty industry's influence and lack of protections for young influencers.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Dangers coming from inside the house - Harvard Gazette

John D. Spengler's research significantly advanced indoor air quality awareness and led to smoking bans on airplanes and improved childhood asthma understanding.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Phones to be banned in schools by law in England, government says

The government will introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools in England to enhance student behavior and academic performance.
Digital life
fromFortune
1 day ago

Gen Alpha can't write emails to grandma without ChatGPT. It's time for a 'Digital Harm Tax' | Fortune

A new incentive structure, the 'Digital Harm Tax', is proposed to address the negative impacts of technology on youth.
#turkey
EU data protection
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Turkiye MPs pass bill to restrict social media use for children under 15

Turkish lawmakers passed a bill requiring age-verification tools on social media to protect children under 15 from online dangers.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Turkey wants to ban social media for kids under 15

Turkey's parliament has passed a bill banning social media use for children under 15, requiring age verification and parental controls.
EU data protection
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Turkiye MPs pass bill to restrict social media use for children under 15

Turkish lawmakers passed a bill requiring age-verification tools on social media to protect children under 15 from online dangers.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Turkey wants to ban social media for kids under 15

Turkey's parliament has passed a bill banning social media use for children under 15, requiring age verification and parental controls.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Why are top university websites serving porn? It comes down to shoddy housekeeping.

Universities often neglect DNS record maintenance, leading to hijacked subdomains that can appear in search results.
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
6 days ago

YouTube adds enhanced parental controls, offers tips to families

YouTube said parents can now set variable daily time limits for Shorts, including setting it to zero minutes to turn the feed off entirely.
Parenting
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Sharing isn't caring if it's an admin password: Pwned

The client wanted to 'keep things simple' for their team, so they used the same administrative password for both staging and production environments. That password was the hard-to-guess combination of 'admin123.'
Information security
Apple
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Apple rolls out iOS 26.4.2 to fix a flaw that allowed the FBI to access push notifications

Apple's iOS update fixes a flaw allowing law enforcement to view deleted push notifications, enhancing user privacy.
UK news
fromTNW | Government-Policy
5 days ago

After X and Grok, Ofcom opens child safety investigation into Telegram

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Telegram for potential non-compliance with the Online Safety Act regarding child sexual abuse material.
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Cash App now supports accounts for kids 6-12

Cash App's new parent-managed accounts provide a dedicated platform for parents to send allowances, set aside savings, and track their child's spending, promoting financial independence from a young age.
NYC parents
Privacy technologies
fromMissouri Independent
5 days ago

Missouri House forges ahead with bill targeting AI deepfakes and youth social media use * Missouri Independent

Missouri legislation aims to protect residents from AI-related harms with strict penalties and age verification for social media use.
fromTNW | Government-Policy
2 days ago
EU data protection

Following Australia, Norway will ban social media for under-16s

Norway's government will prohibit children under 16 from using social media, raising the age limit from 15 to align with Australia's legislation.
#ofcom
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Meta tracking employee keystrokes to train AI is probably legal. Experts say that doesn't make it ethical

Meta Platforms is implementing software to track employee computer usage to train AI models, raising privacy concerns amid potential layoffs.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

What Kids Lose When Dinner Time Becomes Screen Time

Loneliness is a public health crisis affecting one in six people globally, impacting mental and physical health.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
4 days ago

AI company deletes the 3 million OKCupid photos it used for facial recognition training

Clarifai deleted 3 million profile photos from OkCupid after a settlement with the FTC for violating privacy policies.
Parenting
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Tech can't wait for regulation to protect children online | Computer Weekly

Harmful online content for children results from profit-driven algorithms, not parenting or education failures.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

My parents help lots with childcare, but they let the kids play with on screens too much. Can I raise this without sounding ungrateful?

Grandparents providing childcare may need guidance on implementing parental rules regarding screen time.
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Teens Are Downloading Snapchat Again. Here's What A Cybersecurity Expert Says Parents Should Know.

Snapchat is not safe for teens due to addictive features that increase risks of anxiety, depression, and addiction.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Modern parenting means apps for sports, school and more. What this means for data privacy

A California bill would add student data protections by restricting AI companies' use of student information and expanding privacy for college students.
E-Commerce
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

If You Absolutely Must Get Your Kid A Phone, Try One Of These Ultra-Safe Options

BuzzFeed Shopping vets products through service journalism, prioritizes readers over revenue, and provides authentic, inclusive recommendations across price points.
#parental-controls
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Instagram will alert parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content

Privacy technologies
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for pre-teens

WhatsApp launches parent-managed accounts for pre-teens globally, enabling parents to control messaging, calling, contacts, and group participation through a PIN-protected system.
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Instagram will alert parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content

Privacy technologies
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

WhatsApp introduces parent-managed accounts for pre-teens

WhatsApp launches parent-managed accounts for pre-teens globally, enabling parents to control messaging, calling, contacts, and group participation through a PIN-protected system.
fromWhat's Trending
1 month ago

Instagram Now Alerts Parents When Teens Search for Suicide or Self-Harm Content

When a young person searches about suicide or self-harm, empowering a parent to step in can be extremely important. The fact that Meta has now built this in is a meaningful step forward and is the kind of change that child safety experts have been pushing for.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My daughters were secretly tracking my location and I had no idea. I'm actually relieved they care about where I am.

Most parents of high schoolers spend hours checking their kids' every move, but I didn't want a smartphone when my children were teens. Instead, I insisted they tell me their destination when they went out at night. I'd sometimes follow up with another parent for confirmation, and I'm sure my kids weren't always where they said they'd be. But they usually came home by curfew and always paid their cell bills on time.
Parenting
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