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#instagram

Instagram CEO Unveils New Teen Accounts' on GMA With More Restrictions On Young Social Media Users

Instagram is enhancing protections for teen users through new features focusing on parental supervision and proactive controls.

Instagram launches 'teen accounts' as child safety laws loom

Instagram is enhancing teen accounts with new parental controls and stricter privacy settings to improve safety.

Instagram adds more guardrails to protect teens against sextortion

Instagram is launching new features to combat sextortion scams targeting teens.

Instagram, Facing Pressure Over Child Safety Online, Unveils Sweeping Changes

Instagram is implementing major changes to enhance privacy and safety for users under 18, including defaults to private accounts.

Instagram adds features to help stop sextortion

Instagram aims to enhance teen safety by preventing screenshotting of one-time view images to combat sextortion.

Instagram announces restrictive 'Teen Accounts' for users under 16

Instagram introduces restricted Teen Accounts to enhance safety for users under 16, with privacy settings, content controls, and parental monitoring.

Instagram CEO Unveils New Teen Accounts' on GMA With More Restrictions On Young Social Media Users

Instagram is enhancing protections for teen users through new features focusing on parental supervision and proactive controls.

Instagram launches 'teen accounts' as child safety laws loom

Instagram is enhancing teen accounts with new parental controls and stricter privacy settings to improve safety.

Instagram adds more guardrails to protect teens against sextortion

Instagram is launching new features to combat sextortion scams targeting teens.

Instagram, Facing Pressure Over Child Safety Online, Unveils Sweeping Changes

Instagram is implementing major changes to enhance privacy and safety for users under 18, including defaults to private accounts.

Instagram adds features to help stop sextortion

Instagram aims to enhance teen safety by preventing screenshotting of one-time view images to combat sextortion.

Instagram announces restrictive 'Teen Accounts' for users under 16

Instagram introduces restricted Teen Accounts to enhance safety for users under 16, with privacy settings, content controls, and parental monitoring.
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#snapchat

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.

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 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.

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.
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#social-media

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#gun-violence

The nation's freshmen reckon with a mass school shooting by one of their own

The Apalachee High shooting left 14-year-olds fearful and questioning their safety, recognizing their shared age with both the shooter and victims.

Exclusive | Gunshots ring out at vigil for 13-year-old NYC subway-surf victim

Youth violence is escalating in New York City, marked by shootings at events honoring gun violence victims.
Subway surfing continues to be a deadly trend among teens, leading to multiple fatalities this year.

2 teens shot and wounded after gunfire erupts outside UWS McDonald's

Gunfire incidents disrupted Halloween festivities in a usually safe area of Manhattan, injuring two teenagers.

19-year-old jailed after sexually assaulting two teen girls in Sunny Isles Beach: cops

A 19-year-old faces serious charges of sexual assault against two teens, reportedly involving firearms and extreme intimidation.

Wolf Blitzer Can't Believe How Georgia Shooting Suspect Obtained Gun: What a Decision That Was'

A 14-year-old received a gun as a gift despite previous school shooting threat investigations involving him.
The father's decision to gift the gun has led to tragic consequences.

COLLARED: Police arrest 15-year-old boy for fatal shooting of Harlem teen

A 15-year-old has been arrested for the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Harlem, highlighting ongoing youth violence issues.

The nation's freshmen reckon with a mass school shooting by one of their own

The Apalachee High shooting left 14-year-olds fearful and questioning their safety, recognizing their shared age with both the shooter and victims.

Exclusive | Gunshots ring out at vigil for 13-year-old NYC subway-surf victim

Youth violence is escalating in New York City, marked by shootings at events honoring gun violence victims.
Subway surfing continues to be a deadly trend among teens, leading to multiple fatalities this year.

2 teens shot and wounded after gunfire erupts outside UWS McDonald's

Gunfire incidents disrupted Halloween festivities in a usually safe area of Manhattan, injuring two teenagers.

19-year-old jailed after sexually assaulting two teen girls in Sunny Isles Beach: cops

A 19-year-old faces serious charges of sexual assault against two teens, reportedly involving firearms and extreme intimidation.

Wolf Blitzer Can't Believe How Georgia Shooting Suspect Obtained Gun: What a Decision That Was'

A 14-year-old received a gun as a gift despite previous school shooting threat investigations involving him.
The father's decision to gift the gun has led to tragic consequences.

COLLARED: Police arrest 15-year-old boy for fatal shooting of Harlem teen

A 15-year-old has been arrested for the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Harlem, highlighting ongoing youth violence issues.
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#missing-person

Urgent search launched for missing boy, 15, who has links to Enfield

Urgent appeal by police for missing 15-year-old Emmanuel Tanasache who could be in London, 190 miles from home.

Berkeley police are looking for missing 15-year-old

Berkeley police are searching for missing 15-year-old Brayan Ceja Carranza last seen on Ashby Avenue.

Concerns for missing Croydon girl,14, last seen two days ago

Aaliyah, a 14-year-old girl from Croydon, has been missing since September 7, 2024, and authorities are concerned for her safety.

Urgent search launched for missing boy, 15, who has links to Enfield

Urgent appeal by police for missing 15-year-old Emmanuel Tanasache who could be in London, 190 miles from home.

Berkeley police are looking for missing 15-year-old

Berkeley police are searching for missing 15-year-old Brayan Ceja Carranza last seen on Ashby Avenue.

Concerns for missing Croydon girl,14, last seen two days ago

Aaliyah, a 14-year-old girl from Croydon, has been missing since September 7, 2024, and authorities are concerned for her safety.
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Haverhill school committee member accused of groping teen outside store

A Haverhill School Committee member, Cheryl Ferguson, faces charges of indecent assault for allegedly groping a teen outside a 7-Eleven.
#subway-surfing

Teen girl killed and another fighting for her life after falling while subway surfing in Queens

Subway surfing poses extreme risks, leading to multiple fatalities among teenagers this year.

15-year-old girl killed, another critically injured in latest NYC subway surfing tragedy on 7 train: NYPD - Queens Post

Tragic increases in subway surfing fatalities underscore the risks associated with this activity among teenagers.

15-year-old killed in NYC subway surfing mishap as rider's head strikes beam: sources

A 15-year-old was killed while subway surfing, marking a continuation of fatal incidents amidst a trend of dangerous social media challenges.

Teen killed, another injured subway-surfing in Queens

Subway surfing poses significant risks, leading to fatalities and serious injuries among teens.

Teen subway surfer falls to death in Brooklyn

A teenager died while subway surfing in Brooklyn, emphasizing the dangers of this reckless behavior.

Teen girl killed and another fighting for her life after falling while subway surfing in Queens

Subway surfing poses extreme risks, leading to multiple fatalities among teenagers this year.

15-year-old girl killed, another critically injured in latest NYC subway surfing tragedy on 7 train: NYPD - Queens Post

Tragic increases in subway surfing fatalities underscore the risks associated with this activity among teenagers.

15-year-old killed in NYC subway surfing mishap as rider's head strikes beam: sources

A 15-year-old was killed while subway surfing, marking a continuation of fatal incidents amidst a trend of dangerous social media challenges.

Teen killed, another injured subway-surfing in Queens

Subway surfing poses significant risks, leading to fatalities and serious injuries among teens.

Teen subway surfer falls to death in Brooklyn

A teenager died while subway surfing in Brooklyn, emphasizing the dangers of this reckless behavior.
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Two Teens Go Missing After East Bay Homecoming Dance, Possibly Ran Away

Two 15-year-olds went missing after a homecoming dance, raising concerns for their safety and prompting a broad alert across the Bay Area.

17-Year-Old Stabbed During Attempted Robbery at Utica Avenue Subway Station in Brooklyn

A teenager was injured while defending against a backpack theft on a subway platform in Brooklyn.
#school-violence

Police probing whether west London acid attack linked to school dispute, says victim's grandmother

An acid attack on a teenage girl is being investigated for links to a school dispute, causing life-altering injuries.

Williamsburg gets its own 'down under' BQ Flea next month

Two violent incidents involving students occurred near Prospect Heights schools, raising concerns about safety in educational environments.

Police probing whether west London acid attack linked to school dispute, says victim's grandmother

An acid attack on a teenage girl is being investigated for links to a school dispute, causing life-altering injuries.

Williamsburg gets its own 'down under' BQ Flea next month

Two violent incidents involving students occurred near Prospect Heights schools, raising concerns about safety in educational environments.
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#nypd

Kidnapped girl found after police search

A teenage girl, Helen Maila Moscoso, reported kidnapped has been located; NYPD's investigation continues.

Citi Bike rider pushed teen, sprayed him with chemicals in Central Park

A suspect allegedly attacked a teenager in Central Park, pushing him off his bike and spraying him with a chemical agent.

Kidnapped girl found after police search

A teenage girl, Helen Maila Moscoso, reported kidnapped has been located; NYPD's investigation continues.

Citi Bike rider pushed teen, sprayed him with chemicals in Central Park

A suspect allegedly attacked a teenager in Central Park, pushing him off his bike and spraying him with a chemical agent.
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#content-moderation

'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.

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.

'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.

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.
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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.
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