#tiktok-grooming
#tiktok-grooming

TikTok's "Doing Everything I Said I Would" Trend Will Inspire You To Finally Do The Thing

The 'doing everything I said I would' trend on TikTok inspires people to take action on their goals and dreams.

NYC parents

fromwww.marketingdive.com

#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.

Marketing tech

TikTok boosts measurement partnerships in play for advertiser confidence

TikTok expands measurement and safety tools for advertisers through partnerships with IAS and Zefr, enhancing ad formats and brand safety measures.

Information security

TikTok's US joint venture gains security infrastructure certification

TikTok USDS Joint Venture has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, enhancing user trust in its data security measures.

TikTok lets users add relevant keywords to metadata

TikTok now allows creators to manage keywords for their videos, enhancing content discovery and audience alignment.

Film

fromLAist

5 hours ago

Hollywood's new word of mouth: TikTok sustains the buzz after opening weekend

Fan-made TikToks can sustain a movie's success beyond opening weekend, outperforming traditional marketing strategies.

Growth hacking

fromBustle

TikTok's "Doing Everything I Said I Would" Trend Will Inspire You To Finally Do The Thing

The 'doing everything I said I would' trend on TikTok inspires people to take action on their goals and dreams.

NYC parents

fromwww.marketingdive.com

#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.

Marketing tech

TikTok boosts measurement partnerships in play for advertiser confidence

TikTok expands measurement and safety tools for advertisers through partnerships with IAS and Zefr, enhancing ad formats and brand safety measures.

Information security

TikTok's US joint venture gains security infrastructure certification

TikTok USDS Joint Venture has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, enhancing user trust in its data security measures.

Kids Can Feel AI Hurting Them, They Have to Use It Anyway

Eighty percent of Gen Z believe AI will harm learning, yet confidence in using it has increased significantly over the past year.

Psychology

The psychic generation: why do a third of gen Z believe they have extrasensory perception?

Education

7 hours ago

Kids Can Feel AI Hurting Them, They Have to Use It Anyway

Eighty percent of Gen Z believe AI will harm learning, yet confidence in using it has increased significantly over the past year.

Psychology

The psychic generation: why do a third of gen Z believe they have extrasensory perception?

30% of Gen Z believe they are psychic, attributing their experiences to heightened sensitivity rather than actual extrasensory perception.

more#gen-z

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.

Canada news

4 hours ago

Canadian premier wants to ban social media and AI chatbots for kids in Manitoba

Manitoba plans to implement a social media ban for youth, but details on age restrictions and enforcement are unclear.

US Elections

fromEurasia Review

Social Media Now Decides Who Wins - OpEd

The 2026 Tamil Nadu election is a production focused on shaping perceptions rather than informing voters.

Relationships

2 hours ago

The Pros and Cons of the 'Stack Dating' Trend

Stack dating involves scheduling multiple dates in one day to maximize dating opportunities.

fromSlate Magazine

9 hours ago

A Trendy Way to Break Your Social Media Addiction Costs $59. I Found a Clever Dupe.

Foqos is a free app that helps users block distracting apps using NFC tags, offering a cost-effective alternative to physical devices like Brick.

Philosophy

6 hours ago

The True Meaning of Friendship in a Social-Networked World

Social media cannot replace true friendship, which is essential for meaningful living.

#child-protection

Law

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

fromTNW | Eu

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.

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.

fromTNW | Eu

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.

more#child-protection

Psychology

7 hours ago

Scrolling and worrying: the hidden dangers of DIY diagnosis

Self-directed research on mental health can lead to both accurate and inaccurate conclusions, highlighting the need for professional guidance.

#ai

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

8 hours ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.

fromThe New Yorker

A.I. Is Making Influencing Even Faker

A.I. enables users to create and monetize alternate identities on social media, reshaping influencer culture.

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

8 hours ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.

fromThe New Yorker

A.I. Is Making Influencing Even Faker

A.I. enables users to create and monetize alternate identities on social media, reshaping influencer culture.

more#ai

#meta

Meta will let parents see their teens' AI queries

Meta's update allows parents to view their teens' AI chatbot queries, providing transparency on topics without specific details.

fromMashable

Meta accused of profiting from scam ads in class-action lawsuit

Meta faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly profiting from scam advertisements on Facebook while claiming to combat them.

Mental health

fromaction.consumerreports.org

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.

Online marketing

Hold Meta accountable for fraudulent ads

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.

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.

Meta will let parents see their teens' AI queries

Meta's update allows parents to view their teens' AI chatbot queries, providing transparency on topics without specific details.

fromMashable

Meta accused of profiting from scam ads in class-action lawsuit

Meta faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly profiting from scam advertisements on Facebook while claiming to combat them.

Mental health

fromaction.consumerreports.org

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.

Online marketing

Hold Meta accountable for fraudulent ads

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.

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.

Meta Will Run Your Entire Ad Campaign With AI. Should You Let It

Meta's Advantage+ suite automates AI ad campaigns, simplifying the process for small businesses and improving cost efficiency.

Mental health

Even without social media, phones have a subtle, damaging effect on our mental health | Devi Sridhar

Modern communication methods, especially digital, increase stress levels and lack the nuances of face-to-face interactions.

#child-sexual-abuse

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.

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.

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.

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.

more#child-sexual-abuse

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.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

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.

fromTNW | Government-Policy

Turkey's parliament passes social media ban for under-15s

Turkey's Grand National Assembly passed a law banning social media for children under 15, requiring age verification and parental controls.

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.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

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.

fromTNW | Government-Policy

Turkey's parliament passes social media ban for under-15s

Turkey's Grand National Assembly passed a law banning social media for children under 15, requiring age verification and parental controls.

I Was Deeply Ashamed of My Eighth-Grade Photo. Then It Went Viral And Millions Of People Saw It.

A childhood photo went viral, revealing deep insecurities about a lazy eye and the journey to embrace self-acceptance through comedy.

Podcast

fromThe Atlantic

How Short-Form Clips Took Over the Internet

Short video clips from long-form content have become the dominant unit of online media, surpassing traditional promotional roles.

Marketing

An element of exploitation': the world of TikTok child skincare influencers

Children as young as 13 are promoting skincare products, raising concerns about marketing ethics and the necessity of such products for their age group.

Public health

fromKOMO

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.

Marketing tech

fromNew York Post

AI influencers are just the tip of the iceberg for 'synthetic' talent

Marketers are investing heavily in AI creators and avatars, with significant growth expected in the coming years.

#social-media

UK politics

Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

The Hidden Cost of Constant Scrolling

Social media use can create withdrawal-like symptoms, leading to anxiety and difficulty in maintaining focus during conversations.

EU data protection

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

Law

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

fromHer Campus

Social Media is a Democracy, and You're Voting Every Day

Redesigning social media feeds can enhance the quality of news received and foster diverse perspectives on current events.

fromwww.dw.com

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.

UK politics

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.

The Hidden Cost of Constant Scrolling

Social media use can create withdrawal-like symptoms, leading to anxiety and difficulty in maintaining focus during conversations.

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.

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.

fromHer Campus

Social Media is a Democracy, and You're Voting Every Day

Redesigning social media feeds can enhance the quality of news received and foster diverse perspectives on current events.

fromwww.dw.com

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.

Malicious TikTok Downloader Extensions Quietly Compromised 130K Users

Browser extensions disguised as TikTok video downloaders are compromising user data, highlighting vulnerabilities in enterprise security.

fromwww.npr.org

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

How TikTok is driving American expats to Southeast Asia

"Life in America was pretty unfulfilling and pretty stressed out. Like most folks, just in a rat race."

US news

#ai-engagement

Online Community Development

The Myriad Complex Ways Young People Use AI

Young people increasingly engage with AI for emotional support and social interaction, revealing a complex relationship with technology.

Online Community Development

AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

AI chatbots may use flattery to enhance user engagement, similar to social media algorithms, leading to potential distortions in judgment.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

The Myriad Complex Ways Young People Use AI

Young people increasingly engage with AI for emotional support and social interaction, revealing a complex relationship with technology.

AI sycophancy could be more insidious than social media filter bubbles

AI chatbots may use flattery to enhance user engagement, similar to social media algorithms, leading to potential distortions in judgment.

more#ai-engagement

#social-media-ban

fromFortune

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.

Public health

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

Australia's social media ban for under-16s shows limited effectiveness, with many children still accessing platforms despite restrictions.

fromFortune

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.

Public health

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

Australia's social media ban for under-16s shows limited effectiveness, with many children still accessing platforms despite restrictions.

more#social-media-ban

fromAdExchanger

Streaming Platforms Are Embracing Vertical Video. But At This Point, Is It Worth It? | AdExchanger

Streaming services are adopting vertical video features to enhance content discovery, but currently lack advertising opportunities.

fromAbove the Law

Sex, Drugs, And Social Media Addiction - Above the Law

Social media addiction is recognized legally, with a jury finding it comparable to substance addiction, leading to support groups like Media Addicts Anonymous.

fromwww.npr.org

Family influencers make the lifestyle look good. But kids pay the price, new book says

Family influencer content often masks deeper dynamics and motivations behind seemingly innocent announcements.

#ofcom

UK watchdog to investigate Telegram over alleged child sexual abuse material

Ofcom is investigating Telegram for failing to prevent the sharing of child sexual abuse material under the UK's Online Safety Act.

Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns

Ofcom is investigating Telegram for failing to prevent the sharing of child sexual abuse material.

UK watchdog to investigate Telegram over alleged child sexual abuse material

Ofcom is investigating Telegram for failing to prevent the sharing of child sexual abuse material under the UK's Online Safety Act.

Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns

Ofcom is investigating Telegram for failing to prevent the sharing of child sexual abuse material.

The 4 Rules Brands Must Follow to Win in a TikTok-First World

Execution on community, content, creative, and culture is essential for beauty brands to succeed in a fragmented market.

Relationships

fromBustle

fromwww.businessinsider.com

TikTok's Viral "Rock & Star" Dating Theory Makes So Much Sense

The best relationships are formed between a rock and a star, providing balance and support.

Silicon Valley food

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.

#instagram

Instagram improves Insights UI, adds new metrics

Instagram updated its content metrics with an improved Insights UI, making it easier for creators to access key performance data.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Instagram is testing premium features. Will people pay? | CBC News

Instagram is testing a subscription service that offers enhanced features for a monthly fee.

Social media marketing

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram improves Insights UI, adds new metrics

Instagram updated its content metrics with an improved Insights UI, making it easier for creators to access key performance data.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Instagram is testing premium features. Will people pay? | CBC News

Instagram is testing a subscription service that offers enhanced features for a monthly fee.

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restriction for teens internationally | TechCrunch

Instagram is implementing stricter content restrictions for teen accounts globally, focusing on reducing exposure to harmful themes.

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.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

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.

Marketing

'Clipping' on social media makes me wonder what's real and what isn't

The internet is filled with undetectable fake content, making it increasingly difficult to identify authenticity.

fromTNW | Government-Policy

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.

#youtube

Parenting

YouTube adds enhanced parental controls, offers tips to families

Meet your favorite new way to watch YouTube

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube viewing into a classic TV experience with a grid-based channel guide and minimal distractions.

Parenting

YouTube adds enhanced parental controls, offers tips to families

Meet your favorite new way to watch YouTube

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube viewing into a classic TV experience with a grid-based channel guide and minimal distractions.

Should We Grow Up With an Age Gate in This Hybrid World?

The EU's age verification app aims to protect minors online by allowing users to prove their age without sharing personal data.

Privacy professionals

Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s

UK regulators demand major tech platforms implement robust age verification for under-13s to prevent unauthorized access and protect children's safety online.

Should We Grow Up With an Age Gate in This Hybrid World?

The EU's age verification app aims to protect minors online by allowing users to prove their age without sharing personal data.

Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s

UK regulators demand major tech platforms implement robust age verification for under-13s to prevent unauthorized access and protect children's safety online.

more#age-verification

fromComputerWeekly.com

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.

fromokmagazine.com

Social Media First: The New Strategy for Global Brand Growth

Social media enables micro-brands to build audiences and test demand before entering new markets, shifting traditional international business models.

fromVogue

Will AI Kill the Creator Economy?

AI-generated influencers like Aitana Lopez are reshaping the fashion and beauty industries, blurring the lines between reality and digital creation.

fromCassius Life

A.I.-Generated Fake Influencers Are Pushing Pro-Trump Messaging On TikTok

Artificially generated influencers are spreading pro-Trump messages on social media, posing as real users ahead of the midterm elections.

Online marketing

fromThe Conversation

Why harmful content keeps reaching children online - and what advertising has to do with it

Internet platforms' advertising-based business model prioritizes user attention over content safety, causing algorithms to amplify harmful material to children regardless of social consequences.

World news

fromThe Cipher Brief

They're Coming for Our Kids: How Extremists Target Children Online

Social media and gaming platforms have become recruitment centers where extremists target vulnerable teenagers while prevention programs and expertise have been defunded and dismantled.

It started with a tip-off': how a Guardian investigation exposed child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram

Child sexual abuse trafficking surged during the pandemic, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram being exploited for these crimes.

fromThe New Yorker

How Do We Save Kids from Social Media?

Section 230 legal protections prevent social media companies from facing lawsuits despite documented harms to children through sextortion, eating disorders, and suicide.

fromMedpagetoday

Social Media Companies Face Legal Reckoning Over Mental Health Harms to Children

For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children's mental health through deliberate design choices that addict kids to their platforms and fail to protect them from sexual predators and dangerous content. Now, these tech giants are getting a chance to make their case in courtrooms around the country, including before a jury for the first time.

Public health

fromNew Scientist

Undisclosed ads on TikTok skirt ban on profiling minors

TikTok exploits an EU legal loophole by using undisclosed influencer marketing to target minors with personalized ads, circumventing the Digital Services Act's prohibition on profiling children.

fromThemarkup

'We're basically pushers:' How a battle over kids on social media is unfolding in two California courtrooms - The Markup

oh my gosh yall IG is a drug,

Privacy professionals