EU eyes social media curbs for children

What Social Media Loses When We Ban Kids

Without kids, social media is a lot less fun for adults.

Malta teens average 5.1 hours of weekend screen time, among EU’s lowest

Eurobarometer finds Malta tops the EU for parental awareness of online harms and adolescent optimism about social media

Under the Influence video series: How social media affects our youth – and how we can respond

Under the Influence video series: How social media affects our youth – and how we can respond

Forget astronauts or doctors! 60% of children now say they want to be social media influencers when they grow up, study finds

Forget astronauts or doctors! 60% of children now say they want to be social media influencers when they grow up, study finds

In the Social Ban Era, Where Will Gen Alpha Spend Time Online?

Australia, the UK, and the UAE have now all banned social media access for under-16s. But experts say the ban’s impact is likely overstated. Gen Alpha is finding new ways to socialize online and making culture conversational again.

Is the wrong generation being taken offline? | The Listening Post

The UK government’s plans to ban under 16s from social media are driving ahead and many other countries including France, Canada and Spain are considering similar policies. But are they targeting the wrong age group? Richard Gizbert reports. #Aljazeeraenglish #news #socialmediaban #boomerban

Europe takes step toward social media ban for kids

Following a worrying new report, Europe is taking steps toward barring children from using social media.

Children’s social media curbs planned across EU: European Commission president

The European Union will move to limit young children’saccess to social media across the 27-member bloc, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, in what would be the biggest such effort to date to guard against online dangers. Von der Leyen presented a paper from two experts recommending a tiered approach, with []

How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet

Why some argue the social media ban could have a profound affect on how young people gain new knowledge and the rest of us move around online

Adults addicted to social media complain

Adults addicted to social media complain

Tidak semua yang tular di media sosial perlu dikongsi

MEDIA sosial pada asalnya dibina untuk mendekatkan masyarakat. Ia membuka ruang komunikasi, perkongsian ilmu dan mempercepat penyampaian maklumat. Namun dalam keghairahan mengejar perhatian, jumlah tontonan dan reaksi pengguna, muncul satu budaya yang membimbangkan iaitu kecenderungan untuk berkongsi terlebih dahulu tanpa memikirkan kesan kepada orang lain. Apa yang lebih membimbangkan ialah budaya ini semakin menjadi norma ... Read more The post Tidak semua yang tular di media sosial perlu dikongsi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

A top European Union official on Monday called for limits to be placed on children using social media as a special EU panel looking into the challenge recommended forbidding access for those under 13 until tech companies can prove their platforms are safe. Growing awareness of the dangers social media poses for young, developing brains [] The post EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

US faces reform push for kids' social media curbs

US faces reform push for kids' social media curbs

Majority of Americans support under-16 social media ban, poll shows

A recent Pew Research Center survey found that most of the country backs a social media ban for children under 16. Six-in-10 U.S. adults support banning the use of social media for children under age 16, while only 1-in-5 oppose such a ban, according to the study, which surveyed 9,750 U.S. adults from May 26 []

World : EU Expert Panel Urges Social Media Restrictions For Children Under 13

BRUSSELS, July 13 (Bernama-dpa) -- An European Union (EU) panel of experts has recommended restricting social media access for children under the age of 13 across the bloc, saying it should be allowed only under parental supervision or in educational settings, reported German Press Agency (dpa).

Europe plans a wide social media ban for children

A panel of experts has recommended that the European Union bar children under 13 from social media, with looser rules for teens up to 18.

UK government to ban social media for children under 16, citing the need to protect them from online dangers

(NaturalNews) On June 15, the United Kingdom government announced that it will ban social media for children under 16, with legislation expected to be brought befor...

Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Penalty Demand Ahead of Youth Safety Trial

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has been facing growing legal and regulatory scrutiny over allegations that its social media platforms are harmful to children and teenagers. Dozens of U.S. states have accused the company of designing features that encourage excessive use among young users while misleading the public about the safety [] The post Meta Faces 1.4 Trillion Penalty Demand Ahead of Youth Safety Trial appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media

EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media

Parents Can’t Solve America’s Social Media Crisis Alone

Social media is an odd thing. The vast majority of Americans use it , but most think it has a negative effect on our society. As a Reagan conservative, my initial reaction to this issue was that protecting kids online

UK warns parents over children’s photos online amid rise in AI abuse imagery

Britain's crime agency recommended that families make social media accounts private or restrict sharing to 'close friends' groups

Who is raising America's children? Mentor warns kids are seeking role models online as communities fade

Mentor King Randall says community involvement and real-world life skills training can counter social media's growing influence on America's children.

Calls mount for Morocco to regulate children's social media use

Debate is intensifying in Morocco over how to protect children and teenagers from the negative effects of social media, as governments around the world adopt stricter regulations on youth access to digital platforms. The discussion comes as several countries have moved to tighten restrictions on social media use by minors, including raising minimum age requirements [] The post Calls mount for Morocco to regulate children's social media use appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

More than half of social media child safety features aren’t working as advertised, new research finds

New York — Social media giants have for years touted their growing slate of safety tools and protections as proof that they prioritize young users’ wellbeing. But more than half of those protections don’t work as advertised, new research finds. Researchers at the Cybersafety Research Center tested 86 youth safety features across TikTok, Instagram, Snap and The post More than half of social media child safety features aren’t working as advertised, new research finds appeared first on Egypt Independent.

EU to limit children's access to social media

Children should have phased and gradual access to social media, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday, as experts recommended under 13s only use online platforms under supervision.

Most Americans don’t want youths under 16 on social media platforms

The vast majority of Americans back banning social media for children under the age of 16, according to a Pew Research Center poll released Wednesday. Almost 6 in 10 U.S. adults support a social media ban for children under 16 years old, the survey suggests. Meanwhile, roughly one-in-five respondents oppose such a ban and about []...Click to read more

Bruxelles veut limiter à 13 ans l’accès aux réseaux sociaux

BRUXELLES — L’Union européenne va fixer un âge minimum à partir duquel les jeunes internautes pourront accéder aux réseaux sociaux sans la surveillance de leurs parents, a annoncé ce lundi 13 juillet la présidente de la Commission. Ursula von der Leyen présentait ce matin les conclusions du groupe d’experts qu’elle avait chargé, l’an dernier, de []

EU chief calls for gradual social media access rules for children

EU chief calls for gradual social media access rules for children

On a perfectly cromulent twist, I banned myself from Social Media, and my kids have never been happier [Spiffy]

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Gen Z underestimates impact of social media on loneliness, Hong Kong poll finds

Members of Hong Kong’s Generation Z tend to underestimate the negative impact of social media on their mental health and those who frequently use the online platforms are lonelier than those who do not, a survey has found. The Hong Kong Christian Service (HKCS) polled 572 young people aged 11 to 24 between September to December last year to better understanding the relationship between their use of social media and their level of isolation. About 54 per cent of respondents were junior secondary...

More than half of Americans support banning social media for youth: Survey

A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows that more than half of Americans support a ban on social media for those under the age of 16. Survey results published Wednesday show 56 percent of American respondents said they support such a ban for adolescents, 21 percent opposed it and 23 percent were unsure....

Parents, Educators and Community Leaders Urged to Safeguard Youth from Social Media and Vaping Risks

Parents, educators, and community leaders are urged to take a more active role in safeguarding young people from the harmful effects of excessive social media use and vaping. Minister of []

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

A top European Union official is calling for limits on children using social media

EU to propose limits on children’s social media access, Ursula von der Leyen says

The European Union will propose limits on children’s access to social media, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, hours after an expert panel she convened delivered its recommendations on how the bloc should shield minors from harmful content. She has been building towards this since May, when she first told MEPs a [] This story continues at The Next Web

Indonesia says 3 in 5 children fake age under new social media rules

Three out of five children falsify their age to gain access to social media platforms, Indonesia's Deputy Minister ...

Majority of Americans support banning social media for kids under 16

Across major demographic and partisan groups, more Americans support than oppose banning those under 16 from using social media.

Ban social media for under-17s • Children spend 7 hours online daily – Child Rights International

Child Rights International (CRI) has called for a ban on social media access for children under the age of 17, following findings from a recent study which revealed high levels of screen use among children and growing exposure to online risks. The study indicated that children in the country spend up to seven hours a The post Ban social media for under-17s Children spend 7 hours online daily – Child Rights International appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Meta appeals verdict in social media addiction lawsuit

The case centred on a 20-year-old woman who said she became addicted to social media as a child and that it worsened her mental health struggles

EU tells Meta to change Facebook, Instagram’s ‘addictive design’

The European Union has in recent months stepped up its efforts to force Big Tech to better protect users online, especially children. The post EU tells Meta to change Facebook, Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

EU Says Instagram and Facebook’s Addictive Design Breaches Digital Services Act

The European Commission issued preliminary findings that Instagram and Facebook breach the Digital Services Act through addictive features including infinite scrolling and video autoplay. Meta disagrees and faces a potential fine of up to 6 percent of global turnover.

Teens in UCD study say disturbing social media content ‘stays in the back of my mind all day’ 

Young people know they are training the algorithms and want more social media control, UCD study finds A new study from the Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics at UCD has found that teenagers are frustrated by social media algorithms and feel absent from discussions about content and regulation. Five focus groups with 87 []