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youth safety
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kpbs.orgworld18 days ago
Study links school smartphone bans to fewer harm reports
A University College London report concludes that blanket smartphone bans in schools are viewed as punitive by students and may lower the visibility of online harms. The study surveyed hundreds of students, educators, and parents and was released the day after England’s school ph…
Rapplerworld21 days ago
Marcos Posts Vlog on Youth Protection After Tacloban Shooting, Cavite Stabbing, and Aurora Drownings
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. posted a vlog on June 27 calling for stronger safeguards for Filipino youth. The message followed a fatal shooting by minors in Tacloban, a stabbing in Cavite, and drownings during an Ateneo team-building event.
thelogicalindian.comtechnology38 days ago
Canada to Introduce Bill Banning Social Media for Under-16s and Creating New Digital Regulator
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government will table the Digital Safety Act as soon as Wednesday. The bill would create a regulator and restrict access for children under 16.
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Australia Implements World's First Nationwide Ban on Social Media for Under-16s, as Dozens of Countries Move Toward Tighter Age Restrictions
Australia requires platforms to block users under 16 from December 10, 2025, with fines up to A$49.5 million. Multiple countries are advancing similar age restrictions.
ndtv.comtechnology45 days ago
Meta Adds Safety Features to Limit Harmful Content for Teenagers
Meta announced new safety features for teenagers on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. The changes follow legal losses in two child safety cases.
nypost.comworld54 days ago
14-Year-Old Dies After Falling From Subway Train on Williamsburg Bridge
A 14-year-old boy died and an 18-year-old was critically injured after falling from the top of a New York City subway train on the Williamsburg Bridge on Friday. Officials said the teens were riding outside the train.
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nypost.comworld55 days ago
Two teens fall from New York City subway train on Williamsburg Bridge
A 14-year-old died and an 18-year-old remained in critical condition after falling from a subway train while crossing the Williamsburg Bridge on Friday. Officials described the incident as part of a pattern of people riding outside trains.
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whatstrending.comworld82 days ago
Survey Shows Majority of Australian Teens Access Social Media Despite Under-16 Ban
A survey by the Molly Rose Foundation found that about two-thirds of Australian 12- to 15-year-olds who used social media before a ban for under-16s still access accounts. The study highlighted ease of circumvention and limited impact on online safety. It comes amid discussions o…
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Meta Begins Removing Ads from Attorneys Seeking Social Media Harm Clients Under 18
Meta Platforms Inc. started removing advertisements from attorneys targeting clients who claim harm from social media use before age 18. The action addresses ads seeking plaintiffs for potential lawsuits. This move follows increased scrutiny on social media's impact on minors.
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