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Explained | Settlement requires Meta to check young users' ages: How will that work?Here is a look at what Meta said it will do to ensure that users are as old as they say they are, and some of the legal issues that could c...
Quote of the day by Liam Payne, 'When I think about it, I do start to worry about this whole social media thing. It does make me uncomfortable; kids should be out, living their lives, getting out and enjoying themselves' offers timeless powerful wisdom on parenting, family, human nature, perspective, warns why children need a life beyond online digital cultureQuote of the day by Liam Payne encourages parents, educators and communities to think beyond the question of screen time alone. A healthier...
Maharashtra effect: Hotels, eateries in Delhi push for stricter auditsFollowing intensified FSSAI inspections in Maharashtra and concerns raised about two Delhi hotels, restaurateurs and hoteliers in the Delhi...
Dear creators, stop using these: 10 social media clichés that audiences are tired of seeingThe content cliché factory keeps rolling and has attained a whole new level of virality on social media. Pratishtha Bagai has a word of adv...
Time limits to midnight cutoff: What Meta's $18 billion deal changes for teensMeta Platforms agreed to a significant $18 billion settlement with 48 US states. This historic deal mandates substantial changes to protect...
Meta settlement opens new front in global fight over social media harmMeta's up to $18 billion settlement with nearly 50 US states over social media harm to teenagers has opened a new front in a global governm...
A 2026 Pew survey asked 1,500 US teens about which social media apps negatively affect sleep; 40% found one app hurts the amount of sleep they get, but the same app is also more likely to help their mental healthA recent survey highlights TikTok's notable influence on adolescent sleep habits, with numerous teens indicating that the app detrimentally...
Meta settlement puts social media industry on notice: 'There will be more'Wednesday's historic settlement between Meta and dozens of US states could be just the start of a wave that will ripple across the social m...
What Meta agreed to in US teen safety settlementMeta will pay up to eighteen billion dollars to settle claims regarding child engagement. States alleged social media platforms enticed and...
Psychology says people who can't accept aging may be fighting more than wrinklesPeople who struggle to accept aging may not simply be trying to prevent wrinkles. They may be trying to hold on to a younger sense of ident...
Study of 5,227 kids find early social media use linked to lower maths and language scores. Studies reveal one way to reduce impactRecent studies suggest early smartphone use may negatively impact academic performance. Research indicates social media exposure can affect...
Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban: dataAustralian under-16s are increasing their use of social media apps such as Instagram and Tiktok despite a world-leading ban, data provided ...
Brazil fines TikTok owner ByteDance for unlawful processing of teenagers' dataANPD said that the local unit of China's ByteDance had processed personal data of teenagers aged 13 to 18 without a valid legal basis. The ...
Quote of the day by Kate Winslet: ‘Looking like a normal person, having a face that moves, having all of the wrinkles; that matters a great deal because...’ - Titanic actress on why women should embrace ageing naturallyQuote of the day Kare Winslet: Actress Kate Winslet champions natural ageing and authentic self-expression in her quote. She believes genui...
New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16New Zealand’s conservative coalition government will introduce legislation to ban children under 16 from using social media, with platforms...
New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16The bill would require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users' ages, including by utilising existing account inf...
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessBelow is a summary of what countries and companies are doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of s...
Psychology says people who check their phone immediately after waking up may be seeking more than notifications - What this everyday habit could reveal about their mindsetInstantly reaching for our phones upon waking is a reflection of ingrained routines and an adventurous spirit. This action is often fueled ...
US teen drops lawsuit against Meta, Google and Snap ahead of trialThe plaintiff, a 15-year-old girl from New Jersey identified in California court records as P. M-Y., had alleged the platforms' owners - Me...
France's top court rules social media ban curtails freedom of expressionFrance's top court has blocked a bill banning social media access for minors. The Constitutional Council cited infringement upon freedom of...