Von der Leyen: “We will present a proposal on children’s access to social media after the summer”

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

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

EU to limit children’s access to social media—gradually

BRUSSELS: 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 un...

What Social Media Loses When We Ban Kids

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

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.

Time to rein in youth social media use

Time to rein in youth social media use

EU eyes social media curbs for children

The European Union will move to limit young children’s access 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 under-13s only allowed to use social media for limited periods under the supervision of parents, carers and teachers. The curbs would be lifted gradually as...

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 []

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....

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

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 []

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.

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.

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

More than 20 countries tighten social media rules for children 

Governments around the world are stepping up efforts to restrict children’s access to social media as concerns over mental health, cyberbullying, and harmful online content continue to grow. More than 20 countries have already introduced or are considering legislation aimed at limiting minors’ use of digital platforms. The European Union could soon take a significant [] The post More than 20 countries tighten social media rules for children appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

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

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

US faces reform push for kids' social media curbs

US faces reform push for kids' social media curbs

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).

New legal precedent could turn social media into open child pornography marketplaces

Our country is facing a critical and urgent question: Do we care if mainstream social media platforms knowingly distribute child sexual abuse material? Our children face unprecedented danger online, as 13-year-old John Doe discovered after falling victim to an online solicitation from a pretty girl on Snapchat. The pretty girl was not real, but instead a predator who elicited child sexual abuse material from John and his friend.

Democrats Embrace Digital ID Agenda in Project 2029 Plan, Citing Child Safety

(NaturalNews) A liberal policy group known as Project 2029 has released a plan that would ban social media accounts for users under 16, a proposal first reported by...

Boston sues social media companies over ‘addictive’ features, joining nationwide litigation

Boston officials say that social media has led to a significant downturn in the mental health of students over the past decade. The post Boston sues social media companies over ‘addictive’ features, joining nationwide litigation appeared first on Boston.com.

Labor strengthens child online safety laws with harsher fines for tech platforms

Environment Minister Murray Watt weighs in on Labor’s unveiling of new powers in relation to the under-16s social media ban. “So far, we’ve already been able to deactivate over five million accounts for younger people, but we know that we need to take stronger action,” Mr Watt said. “That’s why today we’re announcing new laws that will double the penalties against the social media giants if they do the wrong thing, lifting them to $99 million and bringing them into line with a lot of other corporate fines.”

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 []

Most Americans want kids off social media before 16, new survey shows

A new Pew Research Center survey has found that 56 percent of Americans support banning social media for anyone under 16, with support crossing party lines and age groups.

Burnham's entourage! Teenage girl who founded the Ed Miliband fan club accompanies PM-to-be on triumphant train ride

Burnham's entourage! Teenage girl who founded the Ed Miliband fan club accompanies PM-to-be on triumphant train ride

EU mulls social media restrictions for children under 13

EU mulls social media restrictions for children under 13

The Mental Health Crisis Turned Tragedy That Goes Beyond American Girls

As countries around the world consider social media bans for kids under 16, the question has come up again: Is the teen mental health crisis confined to the U.S., or is it international? There are many reasons to support a social media ban that have nothing to do with mental health. Many parents don’t want their ...

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.

Catching Up With Freddy [Updated]

I wrote here about Freddy, the German World Cup tourist whose discovery of America has taken the internet by storm. He now has 708,000 followers on X, where you can see all of his posts. Freddy and his two companions spent several days in Houston, where they attended a German World Cup game and were put up in a fabulous hotel suite by JJ Watt. Freddy did a post from

The Magnifica Humanitas case for an under-16 social media ban

On June 15, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a social media ban for children under 16 in Britain. Beginning in early 2027, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and other similar platforms will [...]

FIFA says ‘abusive’ World Cup social media posts 13 times higher than 2022

FIFA says abusive social media posts are 13 times higher during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament.

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

Malta wants to keep children off social media. Can it actually be done?

Government has promised legislation to ban social media for children. Juliana Zammit asks the technologists, lawyers and politicians whether it can be done

55+ Digital Activism- the diamond in the rough

We must stop treating social media advocacy as a young person’s game. Opinion.

Letters: Social media literacy would serve youth better than bans

Readers comment on banning social media for youth, cancelling Hockey Night in Canada, love/hate for Elon Musk, race-based parking, and more

Media sosial tidak boleh selesaikan masalah mereka – Sheila Rusly

KUALA LUMPUR: Pelakon dan penerbit, Sheila Rusly, berpandangan media sosial tidak mampu menyelesaikan masalah yang dihadapi manusia. Disebabkan itu katanya, ramai yang menunjukkan perkara indah di media sosial berbanding masalah yang mereka hadapi. “Bila kita terlalu mengidolakan kehidupan manusia lain tidak bermakna kehidupan mereka terpaling sempurna. ”Masalah ada dimana-mana cuma bezanya mereka tidak berkongsi dekat ... Read more The post Media sosial tidak boleh selesaikan masalah mereka – Sheila Rusly appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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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