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UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise trusted newsThe culture department said on Monday it was considering requiring platforms such as Meta's Facebook, Alphabet-owned YouTube and TikTok to ...23 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST- India shows that forcing teens off their phones isn’t always goodThe UK's initiative to restrict social media access for individuals under 16 mimics India's stance, rooted in fears surrounding child well-...20 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary schoolNorway is implementing strict rules on generative AI for students, nearly banning it for those aged 6-13 to safeguard fundamental learning ...19 Jun, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
- People in their 40s suddenly realise their closest friends are no longer the same. Studies say the silent friendship breakup happens after adults lose this childhood habitWhy friendship ends: As people enter their forties, close friendships often quietly fade due to increased responsibilities and diverging li...19 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
- US court rules Ohio can restrict children's use of social mediaAn appeals court has allowed Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media. This decision over...19 Jun, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
- Meta lobbies Congress for protection from child-harm lawsuitsIf adopted by lawmakers and passed into law as part of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) under consideration in the U.S. Senate, such a pro...19 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
- UAE announces social media ban for under-15s, joining growing trendThe United Arab Emirates has implemented a social media ban for children under 15, requiring platforms to monitor and disable underage acco...18 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- EU chief says 'time for change' on children's social media accessUrsula von der Leyen, the head of the European Union, is advocating for revisions to how children access social media platforms. A recent s...16 Jun, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
- Psychology says people who spend hours each evening on social media aren't undisciplined or passively bored; they're caught in a feedback loop designed specifically to feel like socializingSocial media platforms, designed for connection, may paradoxically fuel loneliness through passive consumption and parasocial interactions....16 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety lawThe lawsuit seeks a court order directing the platform, which is owned by ByteDance, to make changes to bring it into compliance with the l...16 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
- UK Prime Minister Starmer plans social media ban for under-16sBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban social media for children under 16, alongside restrictions on gaming and livestr...15 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- In 1972, children watched adults hit an inflatable doll, and psychology saw how easily aggression can be copiedIn a series of innovative experiments, Albert Bandura demonstrated a striking reality: children are keen observers, soaking up behaviors fr...15 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- How will the UK ban on social media for under 16s work?Prime Minister Keir Starmer intends to ban social media platforms for children under sixteen. This move aims to protect young people's chil...15 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- UK PM Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using a range of social media appsBritain plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this move aims to protect young peo...15 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
- British PM expected to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia'sBritain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans a social media ban for young teenagers. This move aims to shield children from harmful online c...15 Jun, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Keira Knightley on technology, relationships and modern life struggle: "It's impossible. You try to have any kind of relationship with your family, with a man, or with a friend..."Keira Knightley highlights a modern challenge. Smartphones and constant internet access strain relationships. Family dinners and conversati...13 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...08 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
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