youth-safety
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iphoneincanada.caCanada 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.
ndtv.comMeta 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.com14-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.
nypost.comTwo 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.
whatstrending.comSurvey 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMeta 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.