Countries are barring teens from social media—could the U.S. be next? One expert thinks it's 'inevitable'

Australia recently became the first country to outlaw anyone under 16 from having a social media profile. Spain, France and ...
Politico Europe

Resist ‘dangerous and socially unacceptable’ age checks for social media, scientists warn

As companies including OpenAI, Roblox and Discord implement age checks in anticipation of being obliged to, the signatories ...

'Failure to take action on toxic suicide forums has cost 133 lives, including my sister's. But a social media ban would only punish teens, not save them'

I grew up using social media, an experience which shaped my life in unimaginable ways. But it was in 2022, when I lost my ...

Contributor: If social platforms are harmful, don't just ban kids. Regulate the harms

Litigation against social media companies represents a rare opportunity. Courts and the public are scrutinizing what ...

Keir Starmer is ‘asleep at the wheel’ while social media risks schools descending into war zones, Tories warn

SIR Keir Starmer is “asleep at the wheel” while social media is fuelling violence and crime in schools, the Tories blasted today. Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott slammed the PM ...
The New RepublicOpinion

The Dangerous Incoherence of Trump’s War With Iran

The president doesn’t have a clear goal in Iran but thinks he can end the war before that becomes a problem. But the problem ...

Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back

Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes. While there’s some debate among experts about the line between overuse and addiction, and whether social media can cause ...

Labour face under pressure for social media ban as teens are 'dependent' on bots

Mandatory overnight 'curfews' are among measures which will be considered in major consultation after mounting concern for ...

Bad Bunny, Kid Rock and the dangers of echo chambers | Opinion

Scott Carey and Mark Chalos are local attorneys and frequent guest columnists who represent conflicting clients in lawsuits.

A Social Media Ban Won’t Make Hawaiʻi's Keiki Safer

While the intent is understandable, the bill could produce unintended consequences for those it seeks to protect.

The harm social media is doing to teens is clear. The solution is not.

KGM is the 20-year-old plaintiff in a case alleging that Instagram and YouTube are intentionally designed to be addictive to minors.

Public safety at risk? Viral video of Hyderabad flyover work without protection gear goes viral

Netizens raised concerns over unsafe working conditions and the danger posed to civilians below, questioning contractor ...