California Bill Gives Child Influencers Delete Right
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 1247, a proposal that would let adults who were featured as minors in monetized family social media posts request that the…
Austria plans social media ban for under-14s
VIENNA — Austria’s governing coalition says it will move to bar children under 14 from using social media, as officials argue addictive algorithms and harmful content are outpacing what families…
New Mexico Sues Meta Over Child Safety Risks
SANTA FE, N.M. — A high-stakes trial against Meta is underway in New Mexico, exploring what the social media conglomerate knew about the effects of its platforms on children, including…
Instagram adds parent alerts on self-harm searches
MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 27, 2026 — Instagram will begin alerting parents if their teen repeatedly searches for terms linked to suicide or self-harm within a short period, a new…