It is the home of dance tutorial videos and viral comedy sketches. But it is also host to self-harm and eating disorder content, with an algorithm that has been called the “crack cocaine of social ...

Social media platforms are facing criticism for pushing algorithmic content on minors, but a new California bill aims to hold companies accountable. The SB 976 bill, also called the ‘Protecting Kids ...

More than three quarters of children believe social media is damaging their physical and emotional health – but feel powerless to stop it. According to a new survey, young people see 2,000 posts on ...

On Friday, June 7, 2024, the New York State Assembly passed a bill that would ban social media platforms from using addictive recommendation algorithms against children. New York passes legislation ...

Office of the New York Governor via AP New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed a bill that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s ...

Big changes are coming for New York’s youngest social media users after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed two bills into law Thursday clamping down on digital platforms’ algorithms and use of children’s data.

Australia YouTube Ban: Australia will no more allow children under 16 years of age to be present on YouTube, a top minister said on Wednesday, citing the need to shield them from “predatory algorithm” ...