13 US States Sue TikTok for ‘Wreaking Havoc’ on Teen Mental Health
Multiple U.S. states have sued TikTok over claims that the video app is designed to be addictive to kids and harms their mental health.
Judge Rules Social Media Companies Aren’t Obligated to Block ‘Harmful’ Content for Teens
A federal judge has ruled that social media companies can't be forced to block certain types of "harmful" content from teens.
Senate Bill Would Require Kids Get Parental Consent to Use Social Media
A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the United States Senate that, if passed, would require all children under the age of 18 to receive parental consent to use social media and would forbid the use of algorithms on that age group.
Instagram Launches Family Center, its Hub of Parental Supervision Tools
Instagram has made good on its promise to add more parental controls to its app with the launch of Family Center, a hub where parents can access supervision controls and resources from experts.
Mother Sues Instagram over Alleged Role in Daughter’s Suicide
A Connecticut mother has filed a lawsuit against Instagram, through its parent company Meta, as well as Snapchat for their alleged role in her daughter's suicide that was linked to "extreme addiction" to the platforms.
Instagram to Nudge Teens to ‘Take a Break’, Avoid Toxic Content
Instagram through its parent company Facebook has announced that it will introduce a way to nudge teens away from harmful content and encourage them to "take a break" from using the app altogether.
Senators to Investigate Instagram: Congress Members Say Facebook Lied
Two leading members of the Senate Commerce Committee's panel over consumer protection have said they will launch an investigation into Facebook following the report that the company was aware its product was harmful to teens.
Teen Vogue is Teaching People How to Safely Photograph Police Misconduct
You want to know how to film police misconduct safely and ethically? Teen Vogue will teach you how. Wait… what do you mean Teen Vogue? The fashion and beauty magazine targeted at 18 - 24-year-old American girls? Yes, that’s the one.
Two Teens Confess to Playing a Part in Ohio Photographer’s Tragic Death
Two Ohio teens have been taken into custody on charges reckless homicide in connection to photographer Victoria Schafer's tragic death at Hocking Hills State Park last month. The police had stated that they suspected foul play, and it seems the 16- and 17-year-old teens have confessed to being involved.
Lice Expert Says Selfies are Causing a Big Increase in Lice Among Teens
"Selfies are fun," California lice expert Marcy McQuillan recently told the SFist, "but the consequences are real." What consequences, you ask? Well, as you might have already guessed given McQuillan's occupation, the consequences she is referring to are head lice. Namely, a lot more head lice among teenagers.