New California Laws Could Penalize Social Media Firms For Harming Children

Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of laws Thursday aimed at protecting children from the risks of technology, including ...
University of California

Meta settlement puts spotlight on social media addiction in kids

A UCSF pediatrician and social media and gaming research expert offers parents tips on what to watch for and how to reduce ...

California enacts new curbs on social media for children

California enacted laws restricting addictive social media features for under-16s and banning AI companion chatbots in toys.
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This new technology could finally force kids off social media for good

Today, being a teenager often means growing up with a smartphone glued to your palm and social media apps just a tap away. Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat… These platforms are part of daily life for ...

What makes young people reduce their social media use

Parents concerned about their kids’ use of social media should consider the findings of a new study on the effectiveness of ...
EdSource

Newsom signs first-in-nation laws restricting AI, social media use for children

The first-in-the nation suite of online child safety regulations prohibit social media platforms from offering “addictive ...
Wired

Banning Social Media for Kids Is a Bad Idea

The risks are real. But banning children from the internet could create new problems without solving the ones that really matter. What’s most concerning is that these aren’t isolated glitches but ...
New York City Public Schools

Parent Social Media Guide for Students Over 13

Most major social media and messaging platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Discord, WhatsApp) require users to be 13 or older — a federal law (COPPA) prevents these companies from collecting data ...