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#teen-safety-features

6 hours ago

Parenting

My Niece Desperately Wanted Something Controversial for a 16-Year-Old. My Brother Wouldn't Give It to Her, So I Did.

My Kids Were Having a Great Time at My Brother's House. Then We Learned What They Were Doing There.

An 8-year-old and a 10-year-old playing unsupervised in a front yard is considered acceptable by some parents.

Parenting

Despite their bad reputation, parenting group chats are for some the village that never sleeps

Parenting

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

Parenting

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

6 hours ago

My Niece Desperately Wanted Something Controversial for a 16-Year-Old. My Brother Wouldn't Give It to Her, So I Did.

Aunt secretly funds niece's nose job to improve her self-esteem despite parents' disapproval.

My Kids Were Having a Great Time at My Brother's House. Then We Learned What They Were Doing There.

An 8-year-old and a 10-year-old playing unsupervised in a front yard is considered acceptable by some parents.

Despite their bad reputation, parenting group chats are for some the village that never sleeps

Parent WhatsApp chats can provide supportive, nonjudgmental spaces for new mothers, contrasting with the often toxic nature of online parenting communities.

Parenting

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

Parenting

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

more#parenting

#social-media

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Why Are We So Dependent on Social Media?

Social media's addictive design and users' need for identity and community contribute to deep dependence on these platforms.

Media industry

fromTechCrunch

10 hours ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.

Digital life

Social media has positive benefits for teens

Mental health

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Shocking: Parents think their teens spend too much time on TikTok, a new study reveals

Parents are more concerned about teens' TikTok usage than teens themselves, with 44% of parents worried compared to 28% of teens.

The Verdict on Social Media Addiction

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.

Why Are We So Dependent on Social Media?

Social media's addictive design and users' need for identity and community contribute to deep dependence on these platforms.

Media industry

fromTechCrunch

10 hours ago

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users' trust in news | TechCrunch

SaySo is a new app that curates news from vetted creators to combat misinformation and enhance user trust.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Social media has positive benefits for teens

Teens prefer TikTok for entertainment and product information, while Snapchat is favored for connecting with friends and private conversations.

Most US teens say TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat aren't hurting (or helping) their mental health

Most teens report social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat do not harm their mental health, but some experience negative effects on sleep and productivity.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Shocking: Parents think their teens spend too much time on TikTok, a new study reveals

Parents are more concerned about teens' TikTok usage than teens themselves, with 44% of parents worried compared to 28% of teens.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

The Verdict on Social Media Addiction

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube indicate social media harm is linked to platform design, particularly affecting adolescents' mental health.

more#social-media

#privacy

fromComputerWeekly.com

7 hours ago

Privacy technologies

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy technologies

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

fromMIT Technology Review

Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX

Well-designed consent experiences enhance trust and business performance, evolving privacy into an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time transaction.

fromComputerWeekly.com

7 hours ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

How Push Notifications Can Betray Your Privacy (and What to Do About It)

Push notifications can reveal personal information, and both Apple and Google have restrictions on sharing this data with law enforcement.

fromMIT Technology Review

Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX

Well-designed consent experiences enhance trust and business performance, evolving privacy into an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time transaction.

more#privacy

fromZDNET

4 hours ago

Prolonged AI use can be hazardous to your health and work: 4 ways to stay safe

AI excels at small tasks but struggles with long-form analysis and prolonged interactions can lead to misinformation and serious consequences.

Bicycling

fromEntrepreneur

7 hours ago

His Business Sells a Nostalgic Childhood Hobby That Gets Kids Off Screens. It's On Track for $12 Million This Year: 'Absolutely Life-Changing.'

Loveland's children's bike business, Early Rider, focuses on balance bikes and achieved $10 million in revenue last year, aiming for $12 million this year.

8 hours ago

Knowing Themselves Helps LGBTQ+ Teens Thrive

Research indicates that LGBTQ+ teens entering high school experience significantly higher anxiety symptoms compared to their cisgender heterosexual peers, highlighting the unique challenges they face during this transition.

LGBT

#social-media-regulation

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Public health

Is 16 a good age to limit the use of social media?

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.

fromenglish.elpais.com

more#social-media-regulation

Public health

Is 16 a good age to limit the use of social media?

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.

fromAbove the Law

8 hours ago

Privacy technologies

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

fromTNW | Government-Policy

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.

Privacy technologies

The EU says its age verification app is ready

The European Commission's age verification app uses zero-knowledge proof technology to confirm user age without exposing personal data.

EU data protection

Europe's Online Age Verification App Is Here

The European online age verification app ensures anonymous age verification using ID cards or passports, protecting children from harmful content.

fromAbove the Law

8 hours ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.

Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway

Age verification methods on the internet are flawed, leading to challenges in effectively preventing underage access to inappropriate content.

fromTNW | Government-Policy

The EU says its age verification app is ready

The European Commission's age verification app uses zero-knowledge proof technology to confirm user age without exposing personal data.

more#age-verification

France news

fromThe Local France

14 hours ago

Macron calls for monthly 'screen-free day' for young people

Emmanuel Macron proposes a monthly 'day of disconnection' for youth while advancing a ban on social media for those under 15.

NYC startup

fromTechCrunch

28 minutes ago

Sam Altman's project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder. | TechCrunch

World project integrates verification tech into various sectors, starting with dating apps, to distinguish human users from AI.

Books

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

13 hours ago

A New Kind of Scandal Is Growing Online. It's Ruining Careers-and Aimed at the Wrong Target.

A.I. detection controversies highlight concerns over authorship and the impact of technology on writing.

Online marketing

11 hours ago

Google Ads Removed 8.3 Billion Ads - Up Over 60%

Google removed 8.3 billion ads in 2025, a 63% increase from 5.1 billion ads removed in 2024.

SF LGBT

12 hours ago

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

Abstinence from sex is rising among both genders, with young women experiencing a significant increase in celibacy.

#generative-ai

fromAP News

Marketing tech

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

fromSFGATE

Marketing tech

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

UK politics

Children need protecting from social media and generative AI | Letters

Marketing tech

fromAP News

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech companies like Google to enhance their defenses against malicious ads.

Marketing tech

fromSFGATE

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.

UK politics

Children need protecting from social media and generative AI | Letters

Cursor AI Vulnerability Exposed Developer Devices

A vulnerability in Cursor AI allows attackers to hijack developer machines via malicious repositories without user interaction.

Education

fromLos Angeles Times

Online Community Development

Prep talk: School cellphone bans are forcing students to talk again

The cellphone ban at Mater Dei High has significantly improved social interactions among students during lunch.

fromTNW | Opinion

Trusti explores human-centered recommendations in digital platforms

Digital platforms have transformed decision-making by providing access to reviews, which significantly influence consumer choices.

Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds

These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.

Public health

Privacy professionals

fromZDNET

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.

Deliverability

fromZDNET

This simple email trick saves me from annoying marketing spam (and it's free to do)

Using a dedicated shopping email can effectively reduce spam and clutter in your primary inbox.

fromNature

3 days ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.

Higher education

NYC parents

fromBoston.com

Kingston police investigating alleged 'sexualized' TikTok convo involving school employee

Kingston police are investigating a former school employee for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with a minor on social media.

Relationships

My friend keeps sending me unsettling social media videos. How do I tell her to stop? | Leading questions

Friendship dynamics can shift when communication preferences are not respected, leading to feelings of disconnect.

fromTechRepublic

9 hours ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.

fromPew Research Center

Teens' Experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat | Pew Research Center

Teens' experiences and views on social media vary significantly across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat.

#artificial-intelligence

fromFuturism

Teens Alarmed at What AI Is Doing to Their Minds

Young people are increasingly skeptical of AI, recognizing its addictive nature and negative impacts on their lives despite initial engagement.

3 weeks ago

AI-Proof Your Kids

AI can complete thoughts for children, potentially hindering their cognitive development and the journey of learning.

fromFuturism

Teens Alarmed at What AI Is Doing to Their Minds

Young people are increasingly skeptical of AI, recognizing its addictive nature and negative impacts on their lives despite initial engagement.

more#artificial-intelligence

3 weeks ago

AI-Proof Your Kids

AI can complete thoughts for children, potentially hindering their cognitive development and the journey of learning.

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

Social media executives are meeting with UK leaders to discuss children's online safety and responsibilities of tech companies.

Education

fromFortune

Gen Z turning its back on AI isn't irrational - it's a verdict on everyone who failed them | Fortune

Gen Z feels failed by institutions regarding AI, with declining excitement and hope despite recognizing its potential for financial opportunities.

My Kid Spent Two Weeks With Her Dad. Then I Found Out What He Was Letting Her Do.

Co-parenting involves respecting each other's rules and focusing on safety measures for children's activities.

EU data protection

fromwww.dw.com

EU age verification app announced to protect children online

A new EU age verification app will allow users to prove their age online without sharing personal data.

5 hours ago

Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI

Tinder will implement eye-scanning technology to verify users as human, addressing concerns over AI-generated fake profiles.

fromFortune

Meet the millennial and Gen Z 'attention activists' who are trying desperately to unplug from their phones | Fortune

A movement is emerging among millennials and Gen Z to reduce screen time and promote real-life interactions over digital distractions.

fromMashable

TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat: Teens share which app affects sleep most

TikTok is perceived by teens as a major distraction, negatively impacting sleep and productivity more than Instagram and Snapchat.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Social media companies must step up' on child safety, Starmer says

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for accountability from social media companies regarding child protection.

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.

fromPetaPixel

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.

Education

The Deepfake Nudes Crisis in Schools Is Much Worse Than You Thought

AI-generated deepfake nude images are impacting nearly 90 schools and over 600 students globally, causing severe emotional distress among victims.

fromPetaPixel

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.

fromFuturism

4 hours ago

There Are Signs of a Massive AI Backlash

Public outrage against the tech industry's AI focus is escalating, leading to protests and political backlash against data centers and AI development.

fromPocket-lint

I turned off YouTube's brain rot and it only took 4 taps

Short-form video content is prevalent, but it negatively impacts attention spans and encourages doom scrolling.

X's Big Bot Purge Wiped Out a Lot of People's Secret Porn Feeds

X's crackdown on bots has led to the suspension of many human accounts, including those used for private content curation.

fromFast Company

1 week ago

The list of countries banning young teens from social media keeps getting bigger. Here's the latest

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced plans to restrict social media use by age starting on January 1, 2027, citing concerns such as problems sleeping, increasing anxiety, and social media platforms' addictive designs.

EU data protection

fromPrivacy International

12 hours ago

What is digital fingerprinting: Is my device ever truly anonymous?

Digital fingerprinting is a tracking technique that monitors how browsers and devices communicate online.

fromAP News

A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone

A movement is emerging encouraging people to disconnect from their phones and engage in offline gatherings.

fromMail Online

Is YOUR phone safe? Facial recognition on 21 devices can be spoofed

Facial recognition on many mobile phones can be easily fooled by printed photos, posing security risks for users.

fromComputerWeekly.com

1 week 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.

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.

Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to nudify apps

Apple and Google continue to promote nudify apps despite policies against such content, raising concerns about their enforcement and user safety.

fromDigital Trends

Damning report finds Apple and Google's app stores boosting nudify apps

Apple and Google are promoting harmful nudify apps through their search and advertising systems, despite policies against adult content.

Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to nudify apps

Apple and Google continue to promote nudify apps despite policies against such content, raising concerns about their enforcement and user safety.

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.

from404 Media

App Stores Push Users Toward Nudify Apps, New Research Shows

Google and Apple's app stores actively promote harmful nudify and undress apps, contrary to their stated policies.

fromTechRepublic

WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number

WhatsApp is introducing usernames, allowing users to chat without sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy and user experience.

Roblox defends expanded agechecks after parents raise concerns over errors

Roblox is expanding its child safety system with age-specific accounts, despite concerns about misclassification of users and reduced parental controls.

fromFast Company

Roblox plans new age-based accounts for child safety

Roblox is enhancing child protection features with age verification and restricted accounts for users aged 5 to 15.

fromScary Mommy

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts and enhanced parental controls to protect children from explicit content and potential predators.

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers

Roblox is implementing age-segregated accounts to enhance user safety and content appropriateness.

Roblox will need age verification to make sure you're at least 9 years old

Roblox will require age verification for users nine and older to access certain games, enhancing child safety measures on the platform.

Roblox defends expanded agechecks after parents raise concerns over errors

Roblox is expanding its child safety system with age-specific accounts, despite concerns about misclassification of users and reduced parental controls.

fromFast Company

Roblox plans new age-based accounts for child safety

Roblox is enhancing child protection features with age verification and restricted accounts for users aged 5 to 15.

fromScary Mommy

Roblox Launches New Age-Based Accounts & Expanded Parental Controls

Roblox is implementing age-based accounts and enhanced parental controls to protect children from explicit content and potential predators.

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers

Roblox is implementing age-segregated accounts to enhance user safety and content appropriateness.

Roblox will need age verification to make sure you're at least 9 years old

Roblox will require age verification for users nine and older to access certain games, enhancing child safety measures on the platform.

I Caught My 11-Year-Old Watching Some ... Alarming Videos on His School Laptop

Parents discovered their 11-year-old son watching graphic domination and bondage content on YouTube, leading to concerning behavioral changes including verbal abuse toward siblings and inappropriate school conduct.

fromScary Mommy

4 weeks 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.

E-Commerce

fromBuzzFeed

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.

California

fromLos Angeles Times

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.

#parental-controls

Social media marketing

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

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Mental health

Instagram says it will notify parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for terms related to suicide

fromGSMArena.com

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.

Mental health

Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content

fromwww.cbc.ca

Mental health

Instagram will alert parents about their teens' suicide-related searches | CBC News

Social media marketing

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

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Mental health

Instagram says it will notify parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for terms related to suicide

fromGSMArena.com

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.

Mental health

Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content

fromwww.cbc.ca

Mental health

Instagram will alert parents about their teens' suicide-related searches | CBC News

more#parental-controls

#teen-mental-health

fromWhat's Trending

Mental health

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

fromBusiness Matters

Mental health

Instagram to alert parents if teens search for suicide and self-harm content

fromWhat's Trending

Mental health

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

fromBusiness Matters

Mental health

Instagram to alert parents if teens search for suicide and self-harm content

more#teen-mental-health

Instagram will alert parents if their kids search for self-harm topics

Instagram will alert parents when teens repeatedly search for self-harm or suicide-related terms, launching next week in select countries for opted-in users.