Social Media Verdict Sparks Fear Laws for Kids Will Bring Censorship

Many critics of Big Tech want lawmakers to step up and protect kids using social media. But others say the only real fix is a ...

Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens

Juries in two big cases have affirmed what research is finding: The design of social media platforms is particularly ...
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Social media companies are fighting the ‘age verification trap’ as collecting biometrics on kids violates privacy rights

A facial scan on Instagram, a video selfie on TikTok, a thumbprint passcode on YouTube, and an ID upload on Facebook. It’s not the scene yet, but collecting our biometrics to post an AI slop meme will ...

Why a social media ban for teenagers misses the point

The proposed response – in Australia, now proposed in the UK and elsewhere – is to ban social media for under-16s. It is an ...
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FBI Issues US Social Media And Messaging Warning — What To Know

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, July 6, 2025: This story, originally published on July ...
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Social media companies are fighting the 'age verification trap' as collecting biometrics on kids violates privacy rights

A facial scan on Instagram, a video selfie on TikTok, a thumbprint passcode on YouTube, and an ID upload on Facebook. It’s not the scene yet, but collecting our biometrics to post an AI slop meme will ...