Majority of Attorneys General support a warning label for social media platforms
Surgeon General urges warning labels on social media for health risks, similar to tobacco warnings.
TikTok Sued for Alleged Youth Mental Health Crisis Due
A coalition of 14 attorneys general is suing TikTok for misleading the public about safety and harming youth mental health.
TikTok Implements New Protections for Young EU Users
Partnership with NGOs to connect users reporting harmful content with mental health support. Aiming for a safer user experience on the platform.
Meta, Snapchat and TikTok Team Up to Address Self-Harm Related Content
Thrive enables tech companies to share data on harmful content, facilitating faster enforcement and preventive action against issues like youth depression and self-harm.
Australia has a plan to combat the iPad kid: set a national age limit for social media
Australia is instituting age limits on social media to enhance children's mental health and encourage outdoor activities.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies Across American Schools Are Seriously Impacting Queer Youth
Anti-LGBTQ+ policies in schools significantly harm the safety and mental health of LGBTQ+ students.
Majority of Attorneys General support a warning label for social media platforms
Surgeon General urges warning labels on social media for health risks, similar to tobacco warnings.
TikTok Sued for Alleged Youth Mental Health Crisis Due
A coalition of 14 attorneys general is suing TikTok for misleading the public about safety and harming youth mental health.
TikTok Implements New Protections for Young EU Users
Partnership with NGOs to connect users reporting harmful content with mental health support. Aiming for a safer user experience on the platform.
Meta, Snapchat and TikTok Team Up to Address Self-Harm Related Content
Thrive enables tech companies to share data on harmful content, facilitating faster enforcement and preventive action against issues like youth depression and self-harm.
Australia has a plan to combat the iPad kid: set a national age limit for social media
Australia is instituting age limits on social media to enhance children's mental health and encourage outdoor activities.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies Across American Schools Are Seriously Impacting Queer Youth
Anti-LGBTQ+ policies in schools significantly harm the safety and mental health of LGBTQ+ students.
Puberty blockers banned 'permanently' in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has indefinitely banned puberty blockers for transgender minors, citing the protection and safety of young people as the primary concern.
Puberty blockers to be banned indefinitely for under-18s across UK
Puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria will be banned indefinitely in the UK, except in clinical trials.
Puberty blockers banned 'permanently' in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has indefinitely banned puberty blockers for transgender minors, citing the protection and safety of young people as the primary concern.
Puberty blockers to be banned indefinitely for under-18s across UK
Puberty blockers for under-18s with gender dysphoria will be banned indefinitely in the UK, except in clinical trials.
Social media platforms engaged in 'vast surveillance' and failed to protect young people, FTC finds
Major platforms fail to protect youth privacy, leading to increased risks and harms, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
How the Latest TikTok Headlines Relate to Ongoing Tech Policy Debates
TikTok faces increasing scrutiny over its impact on youth and potential COPPA violations concerning data privacy.
New York kids are dying attempting the subway surfing challenge
Subway surfing, influenced by a mobile game, has recently surged among youth, causing multiple fatalities and urgent safety concerns.
New TikTok challenge leaves users across the world in hospital
The rise of dangerous social media challenges like the Superman challenge on TikTok has led to serious injuries among children, prompting calls for action.
Incoming teen social media ban in Australia puts focus on creator impact and targeting practices
Australia's social media ban for teens may reshape creator content strategies and revenue globally.
TikTok and Meta aren't doing enough to protect kids from fentanyl-laced drugs, experts say
Fentanyl overdoses are a leading cause of death for minors, linked to social media sales of fake prescription drugs.
Social media platforms engaged in 'vast surveillance' and failed to protect young people, FTC finds
Major platforms fail to protect youth privacy, leading to increased risks and harms, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
How the Latest TikTok Headlines Relate to Ongoing Tech Policy Debates
TikTok faces increasing scrutiny over its impact on youth and potential COPPA violations concerning data privacy.
New York kids are dying attempting the subway surfing challenge
Subway surfing, influenced by a mobile game, has recently surged among youth, causing multiple fatalities and urgent safety concerns.
New TikTok challenge leaves users across the world in hospital
The rise of dangerous social media challenges like the Superman challenge on TikTok has led to serious injuries among children, prompting calls for action.
Incoming teen social media ban in Australia puts focus on creator impact and targeting practices
Australia's social media ban for teens may reshape creator content strategies and revenue globally.
TikTok and Meta aren't doing enough to protect kids from fentanyl-laced drugs, experts say
Fentanyl overdoses are a leading cause of death for minors, linked to social media sales of fake prescription drugs.
Subway surfing arrests up this year amid crackdown, awareness campaign: NYPD | amNewYork
Police are increasing arrests for subway surfing in 2024 due to a crackdown and awareness campaigns.
City Council bloviation won't end subway surfing - and ignores real safety problem
Subway surfing poses a severe danger to adolescents, with multiple fatalities and injuries reported in recent years, highlighting urgent safety concerns in New York City.
Teen dies in Rockaway from likely subway surfing incident
Teen boy found dead from subway surfing in Queens, raising concerns about the dangers of this dangerous activity.
Boy, 13, killed in NYC subway surfing mishap as deadly trend continues: cops
A 13-year-old boy died from subway surfing, marking the fifth such incident this year amid concerns about safety.
Subway surfing deaths spark alarm in New York
Subway surfing poses extreme danger to youth, with multiple fatalities and severe injuries due to social media-induced thrill-seeking behavior.
Exclusive | Mother of NYC teen who died subway surfing begs others not to take part in social media stunt: 'Think of the pain you will cause your family'
A mother urges teens to stop dangerous subway surfing after her daughter dies from it, highlighting the devastating impact of social media trends.
Subway surfing arrests up this year amid crackdown, awareness campaign: NYPD | amNewYork
Police are increasing arrests for subway surfing in 2024 due to a crackdown and awareness campaigns.
City Council bloviation won't end subway surfing - and ignores real safety problem
Subway surfing poses a severe danger to adolescents, with multiple fatalities and injuries reported in recent years, highlighting urgent safety concerns in New York City.
Teen dies in Rockaway from likely subway surfing incident
Teen boy found dead from subway surfing in Queens, raising concerns about the dangers of this dangerous activity.
Boy, 13, killed in NYC subway surfing mishap as deadly trend continues: cops
A 13-year-old boy died from subway surfing, marking the fifth such incident this year amid concerns about safety.
Subway surfing deaths spark alarm in New York
Subway surfing poses extreme danger to youth, with multiple fatalities and severe injuries due to social media-induced thrill-seeking behavior.
Exclusive | Mother of NYC teen who died subway surfing begs others not to take part in social media stunt: 'Think of the pain you will cause your family'
A mother urges teens to stop dangerous subway surfing after her daughter dies from it, highlighting the devastating impact of social media trends.
Man, 35, arrested after Westminster school acid attack on two kids
The acid attack on two children has left one girl with potentially life-changing injuries, affecting her family profoundly.
Angry mob throws knife at LGBTQ+ students in high school parade - LGBTQ Nation
The assault on queer students during a homecoming parade highlights ongoing issues of harassment and the need for greater support and safety measures for LGBTQ+ youth.
Met officer threatened to use taser on boy's neck in Greenwich stop and search
Police actions during the stop and search of a 16-year-old boy in Greenwich have raised concerns over excessive use of force and accountability.
Teenager Hospitalized After Stabbing in Prospect Heights
A teenager was stabbed outside a school just days into the new year, raising concerns about youth violence.
TikTok Rolls Out Improved Safety Measures for Teens
TikTok is enhancing its safety features by actively incorporating feedback from teens and parents for a more engaging and informative experience.
Community pleas for end to feud between Cork and Limerick group which left girl (12) seriously injured
A 12-year-old girl was seriously injured during a home invasion by masked men, prompting community leaders to call for an end to local feuds.
1 youth dead, 6 others injured after single-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill: York police | CBC News
A tragic single-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill resulted in one youth's death and injuries to six others, prompting police to seek witnesses.
NYC expands summer programming for youth in underserved neighborhoods
NYC will invest $2 million in expanded summer programs for young people in underserved neighborhoods.
Students used AI to create nude photos of their classmates. For some, arrests came next.
Schools facing challenges with AI misuse impacting students' privacy and safety.
Need for clear rules and preventative measures to address AI-related incidents in educational settings.
What matters in Greenwich ahead of the election - from knife crime to buses
Concerns about youth safety, crime, and lack of resources for young people in Greenwich before the upcoming General Election.
LGBTQ+ Gen Z youth don't feel safe at school: 'A place of dread rather than a place of learning'
LGBTQ+ students face bullying and discrimination in schools, even from staff meant to protect them.
US surgeon general calls for cigarette-style warnings on social media platforms
Social media platforms need surgeon general's warning labels due to mental health harms, which require regulation for children's safety.