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I've seen too much heartbreak -House must pass landmark Kids Online Safety Act

The Kids Online Safety Act aims to combat social media harms affecting children's mental health and safety.

Bills to Protect Kids on Social Media Pass: What Parents Need to Know - New York Family

Parents' concern over kids' social media led to NY passing two landmark bills for kids' social media safety - SAFE for Kids and Child Data Protection Act.

The Kids Online Safety Act's last stand

Legislative action against cyberbullying is essential, as demonstrated by Maurine Molak's advocacy after her son's tragic death.

Government to use Online Safety Act to toughen rules forcing social media firms to tackle revenge porn' UK politics live

Peter Kyle advocates for pre-launch safety testing of social media products to prevent harm before release.

I've seen too much heartbreak -House must pass landmark Kids Online Safety Act

The Kids Online Safety Act aims to combat social media harms affecting children's mental health and safety.

Bills to Protect Kids on Social Media Pass: What Parents Need to Know - New York Family

Parents' concern over kids' social media led to NY passing two landmark bills for kids' social media safety - SAFE for Kids and Child Data Protection Act.

The Kids Online Safety Act's last stand

Legislative action against cyberbullying is essential, as demonstrated by Maurine Molak's advocacy after her son's tragic death.

Government to use Online Safety Act to toughen rules forcing social media firms to tackle revenge porn' UK politics live

Peter Kyle advocates for pre-launch safety testing of social media products to prevent harm before release.
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#child-exploitation

Inside the TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting attractive' people

TikTok's internal investigation revealed underage stripping on its platform, showing a troubling trend of exploitation.
The app's algorithm has been manipulated to prioritize superficial beauty, negatively affecting users' self-esteem.

New reports link Meta and 'momfluencers' in perpetuating child exploitation online

Parent-run child influencer accounts on Meta platforms are allegedly being used for child sexual exploitation online.
Safety staff recommended banning child model accounts or implementing stricter monitoring, but Meta chose automated detection instead.

East Bay man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting teen

Law enforcement effectively used technology to solve a sexual assault case involving minors.
The suspect engaged in numerous inappropriate conversations and used fake identities to interact with victims.
Potential for additional victims suggests a broader issue of child exploitation.

Snap says New Mexico intentionally friended alleged child predators, then blamed the company

Snap claims New Mexico AG misrepresented its investigation while accusing the company of enabling child exploitation, contradicting evidence of the AG's own methods.

Inside the TikTok documents: Stripping teens and boosting attractive' people

TikTok's internal investigation revealed underage stripping on its platform, showing a troubling trend of exploitation.
The app's algorithm has been manipulated to prioritize superficial beauty, negatively affecting users' self-esteem.

New reports link Meta and 'momfluencers' in perpetuating child exploitation online

Parent-run child influencer accounts on Meta platforms are allegedly being used for child sexual exploitation online.
Safety staff recommended banning child model accounts or implementing stricter monitoring, but Meta chose automated detection instead.

East Bay man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting teen

Law enforcement effectively used technology to solve a sexual assault case involving minors.
The suspect engaged in numerous inappropriate conversations and used fake identities to interact with victims.
Potential for additional victims suggests a broader issue of child exploitation.

Snap says New Mexico intentionally friended alleged child predators, then blamed the company

Snap claims New Mexico AG misrepresented its investigation while accusing the company of enabling child exploitation, contradicting evidence of the AG's own methods.
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#instagram

Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts

Instagram introduces a 'reset' feature to allow users to remove all recommended content from their feeds, enhancing user control over their experience.

What are Instagram Teen Accounts? Here's what to know about the new accounts with tighter restrictions

Meta introduces Teen Accounts on Instagram to enhance safety features for users under 18, balancing autonomy with parental controls.

Instagram is about to offer a 'reset' button for your feed

Instagram plans to introduce a "reset" feature to improve user feeds.
The reset will help users unfollow unwanted accounts without losing data.
Meta aims to create safer experiences for teenage users on Instagram.

Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts

Instagram introduces a 'reset' feature to allow users to remove all recommended content from their feeds, enhancing user control over their experience.

What are Instagram Teen Accounts? Here's what to know about the new accounts with tighter restrictions

Meta introduces Teen Accounts on Instagram to enhance safety features for users under 18, balancing autonomy with parental controls.

Instagram is about to offer a 'reset' button for your feed

Instagram plans to introduce a "reset" feature to improve user feeds.
The reset will help users unfollow unwanted accounts without losing data.
Meta aims to create safer experiences for teenage users on Instagram.
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Wembley man, 42, raped two teenage girls after posing as teenager on Snapchat

Man found guilty of raping two teenagers after posing as a teenage boy on Snapchat.

Meta Announces New Measures to Combat Sextortion Scammers

Meta is enhancing protection against sextortion scams targeting users on Instagram and Facebook, particularly for teenagers.

Is "Sadfishing" Your Kid's Social Media Red Flag? A Therapist Offers Advice

Sadfishing among teens can indicate underlying mental health issues, reflecting a need for parental awareness and intervention.
#teen-accounts

Instagram's Latest Change Is Supposed to Make Teens Safer. It's About to Create an Even Bigger Problem

Meta's new 'Teen Accounts' feature aims to protect young users, but it may inadvertently worsen the challenges of social media usage.

Instagram is rolling out Teen Accounts by default. It's about time.

Meta's new Teen Accounts feature emphasizes enhanced safety for users under 18 with stricter privacy and content settings.

Instagram's Latest Change Is Supposed to Make Teens Safer. It's About to Create an Even Bigger Problem

Meta's new 'Teen Accounts' feature aims to protect young users, but it may inadvertently worsen the challenges of social media usage.

Instagram is rolling out Teen Accounts by default. It's about time.

Meta's new Teen Accounts feature emphasizes enhanced safety for users under 18 with stricter privacy and content settings.
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Meta has guidelines to protect against anti-trans content. GLAAD says the company is ignoring them

GLAAD urges Meta to enforce policies against anti-transgender content and address failures in content moderation regarding misgendering.

Social media fuels fentanyl crisis as drug dealers take to platforms to connect with minors

Fentanyl overdoses are increasingly affecting minors, necessitating urgent awareness and preventive measures.
The role of social media in facilitating access to fentanyl-laced drugs must be addressed.
Tragic stories highlight the lethal consequences of counterfeit drugs on social media.

Los Angeles man charged with driving to Contra Costa to molest girl 14 times

A Los Angeles man faces serious charges for allegedly molesting a 13-year-old girl he met online.

YouTube Adds New Supervisory Tools for Teen Users

YouTube is introducing a Family Center hub for enhanced parental oversight of teens' activities on the platform.
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How AI can help give teens protection and privacy on social media

Meta will block access to harmful content for teen users on Instagram and Facebook.
Efforts to protect teens may make it harder for them to seek help.
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