US Surgeon General says that social media, like cigarettes, should come with warning labels
Social media should have warning labels like cigarettes due to its negative impact on teen mental health.
Schools Using AI to Send Police to Students' Homes
AI software for monitoring students can trigger false alarms leading to traumatic experiences without proven effectiveness.
YouTube will limit fitness and weight video recommendations to European teens
YouTube's new safeguards aim to protect teens by limiting harmful content exposure and enhancing parental controls.
Crisis center panels for teens will offer access to live support services when engaging with sensitive content.
YouTube acknowledges that certain video categories can negatively influence teens if viewed frequently.
Snapchat releases new teen safety resources for educators | TechCrunch
Snapchat is enhancing resources for educators to create safe online environments for students amidst rising concerns over mental health and social media usage.
US Surgeon General says that social media, like cigarettes, should come with warning labels
Social media should have warning labels like cigarettes due to its negative impact on teen mental health.
Schools Using AI to Send Police to Students' Homes
AI software for monitoring students can trigger false alarms leading to traumatic experiences without proven effectiveness.
YouTube will limit fitness and weight video recommendations to European teens
YouTube's new safeguards aim to protect teens by limiting harmful content exposure and enhancing parental controls.
Crisis center panels for teens will offer access to live support services when engaging with sensitive content.
YouTube acknowledges that certain video categories can negatively influence teens if viewed frequently.
Snapchat releases new teen safety resources for educators | TechCrunch
Snapchat is enhancing resources for educators to create safe online environments for students amidst rising concerns over mental health and social media usage.
'It stains your brain': How social media algorithms show violence to boys
Social media algorithms can expose teenagers to harmful content, raising concerns about user safety and the effectiveness of content moderation.
Amid lawsuits and criticism, Character AI unveils new safety tools for teens | TechCrunch
Character AI is implementing new teen safety measures in response to lawsuits alleging its platform contributes to serious psychological harm among minors.
'It stains your brain': How social media algorithms show violence to boys
Social media algorithms can expose teenagers to harmful content, raising concerns about user safety and the effectiveness of content moderation.
Amid lawsuits and criticism, Character AI unveils new safety tools for teens | TechCrunch
Character AI is implementing new teen safety measures in response to lawsuits alleging its platform contributes to serious psychological harm among minors.
Snapchat Adds New Safety Features, Including Live Location Requests
Snapchat introduces features to enhance parental awareness of teen location sharing.
Snapchat's New Location-Sharing Features Are Here (And They're Already Making Our Family's Lives Easier)
Snapchat's Family Center enhances parental guidance by providing insights into teen activity and safety features like location sharing and travel notifications.
Snapchat Tests New Sharing Options for Older Teens
Snapchat is enhancing sharing options for teens aged 16-17 while maintaining privacy protections, allowing broader audience engagement without full public posting.
Snapchat will soon be able to alert parents when their teen leaves or arrives at certain locations | TechCrunch
Snapchat enhances Family Center with location sharing features, allowing parents to receive alerts about their teens' arrivals and departures from specific locations.
Snapchat Adds New Safety Features, Including Live Location Requests
Snapchat introduces features to enhance parental awareness of teen location sharing.
Snapchat's New Location-Sharing Features Are Here (And They're Already Making Our Family's Lives Easier)
Snapchat's Family Center enhances parental guidance by providing insights into teen activity and safety features like location sharing and travel notifications.
Snapchat Tests New Sharing Options for Older Teens
Snapchat is enhancing sharing options for teens aged 16-17 while maintaining privacy protections, allowing broader audience engagement without full public posting.
Snapchat will soon be able to alert parents when their teen leaves or arrives at certain locations | TechCrunch
Snapchat enhances Family Center with location sharing features, allowing parents to receive alerts about their teens' arrivals and departures from specific locations.
Instagram Rolls Out Teen Accounts With Privacy, Parental Controls
Meta is enhancing privacy and parental controls for Instagram users under 18 to address social media's negative impact, automatic 'Teen Accounts' will default to private.
This update includes features such as a 60-minute daily app usage notification and a quiet mode to promote healthier social media habits among youth.
Instagram announces new tools to fight sextortion and help teen victims
Instagram launched a campaign to combat sextortion by educating teens and implementing new safety features to protect user privacy.
Meta details 'adult classifier' tool for catching teens who lie about their age on Instagram
Meta is deploying AI tools to enforce restrictions on Instagram users under 18.
The 'adult classifier' tool adjusts accounts based on user interaction, not stated age.
Underage users will face stricter privacy settings and verification requirements.
Instagram announces new tools to fight sextortion and help teen victims
Instagram launched a campaign to combat sextortion, aimed at preventing blackmail and educating teens and parents about the dangers on social media.
Oakland police were interviewing a woman over missing daughter when she texted her mom for help
A 22-year-old man faces multiple charges of sexual assault against a 16-year-old girl after she sought help for a cellphone charger.
New social media features and updates to know this week - PR Daily
Instagram and Snap have implemented new safety features aimed at protecting teens aged 16 and 17, balancing freedom and safety.
Instagram Rolls Out Teen Accounts With Privacy, Parental Controls
Meta is enhancing privacy and parental controls for Instagram users under 18 to address social media's negative impact, automatic 'Teen Accounts' will default to private.
This update includes features such as a 60-minute daily app usage notification and a quiet mode to promote healthier social media habits among youth.
Instagram announces new tools to fight sextortion and help teen victims
Instagram launched a campaign to combat sextortion by educating teens and implementing new safety features to protect user privacy.
Meta details 'adult classifier' tool for catching teens who lie about their age on Instagram
Meta is deploying AI tools to enforce restrictions on Instagram users under 18.
The 'adult classifier' tool adjusts accounts based on user interaction, not stated age.
Underage users will face stricter privacy settings and verification requirements.
Instagram announces new tools to fight sextortion and help teen victims
Instagram launched a campaign to combat sextortion, aimed at preventing blackmail and educating teens and parents about the dangers on social media.
Oakland police were interviewing a woman over missing daughter when she texted her mom for help
A 22-year-old man faces multiple charges of sexual assault against a 16-year-old girl after she sought help for a cellphone charger.
New social media features and updates to know this week - PR Daily
Instagram and Snap have implemented new safety features aimed at protecting teens aged 16 and 17, balancing freedom and safety.
Somerville Library closes after school over 'teen behavior concerns'
Safety concerns have led Somerville Public Library to adjust its hours during afternoons when teens frequently visit.
A school cop was accused of sexual misconduct with kids. He kept his job for years.
A school resource officer has faced allegations of sexual assault from a student amid previous complaints regarding his conduct with female students.
Two teens killed after crashing moped into NYC wall
A tragic moped accident in Queens led to the deaths of a teenage driver and his 19-year-old passenger.
Investigation is ongoing regarding the events leading to the crash and who transported the teen to the hospital.
Teen charged in Richmond Hill collision that killed 1 teen, injured 6: police | CBC News
A 17-year-old has been charged for an accident that killed one teen and injured six in Richmond Hill.
Massachusetts teen dies after spicy 'One Chip Challenge'; authorities seek cause
The One Chip Challenge, involving extremely spicy chips, may pose serious health risks, as highlighted by a tragic incident resulting in a teenager's death.
Fast rise in AI nudes of teens has unprepared California schools, legal system scrambling for solutions
The misuse of AI to create fake nude photos is a serious concern among teenagers.
Incidents of harassment and sharing of manipulated photos are recurring issues in schools, raising questions on student safety and disciplinary actions.