Turkish lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban children under 15 from social media, following a deadly school shooting that triggered a wave of harmful content sharing online.
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Is a total social media ban actually enforceable at home? The UK is testing various restrictions to find out, despite warnings from UNICEF about the risks involved.
The European Parliament has backed calls for a ban on children using social media without parental consent. It comes weeks before Australia introduces its own ban.
The Australian government has added Twitch to its list of social media platforms that children under 16 will no longer be able to use.
As Australia nears the deadline for enforcing the law banning social media use by children under 16, Google remains doubtful about its enforceability.
More countries are taking a toll on social media apps like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. After Australia's recent ban on social media for those under 16, Indonesia is considering a similar move.
With TikTok facing a potential ban on January 19, 2025, due to its ties to China, this looming threat has sparked the rise of another Chinese social media app among Americans.
Federal Judge lets California's SB 976 ban on addictive social media feeds for minors move forward, despite tech industry pushback.
Experts in Spain are pushing for smartphones to carry health warnings, aiming to address screen time concerns, mental health, and kids' tech habits.
While apps like TikTok face scrutiny in Australia's social media crackdown, LinkedIn is trying to escape notice by embracing its 'boring' image.
In an effort to protect kids, the UK government is considering banning social media for those under 16.