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Did Meta shelve teen safety features to protect growth? What new court filing claims
November 25, 2025 8:46 am
Meta resisted safety changes for years to avoid hampering user engagement, alleges a new court filing that cites unredacted internal studies such as Project Mercury and Project Daisy.
Meta makes it easier to block and report suspicious DMs sent to Teen Accounts
July 24, 2025 10:26 am
Meta said that it will be showing Teen Account holders on Instagram new options to view safety tips and block an account within the private chat window.
Tech industry group sues Arkansas over new social media laws
June 30, 2025 9:55 am
Arkansas is among several states in the US that have been enacting restrictions on social media, prompted by concerns about the impact on children's mental health.
Meta rolls out new parental controls for under-16 Instagram users in India
April 11, 2025 7:30 pm
The company also said it is preparing to extend Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger later this year.
Meta expands 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, Messenger amid children's online safety regulatory push
April 08, 2025 4:05 pm
Meta's expansion of safety features for teens comes as some lawmakers say they plan to press ahead with proposed legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).
Meta and Google clash over online safety of kids: Who is responsible for age verification?
March 14, 2025 9:30 am
This comes a week after Utah became the first state in the US to require app stores to verify users’ ages.
Here's what to do if you fall in a pool with your clothes on (and do not know how to swim)
January 15, 2025 5:38 pm
Finally, aim to reach the pool's edge and pull yourself out of the water as help arrives.
Plagued by teen safety concerns, Character AI unveils new features to tackle ‘sensitive’ content
December 13, 2024 3:23 pm
Character AI faces multiple lawsuits alleging that its AI companion bots promoted self-harm among teenage users.
Will Australia’s social media ban on children work? A look at the hidden challenges of age verification
November 30, 2024 8:16 pm
Here’s an overview of the challenges faced by Australia’s social media ban on children under the age of 16.
Is your child safe online? A handy E-safety guide for every parent
May 02, 2025 6:27 pm
In the second edition of The Safe Side, we present the ultimate guide for parents, offering practical tips to ensure their kids stay safe online.
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