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What is Forum, Meta’s new Facebook Groups app quietly launched in the US?
May 25, 2026 9:48 am
The launch of Forum comes as Meta ramps up efforts to roll out more stand-alone social apps in the near future, a push that may be fueled by AI-driven efficiencies.
YouTube, Snap and TikTok settle school district's social media addiction claims
May 19, 2026 8:58 am
More than 3,300 lawsuits involving addiction claims are pending in California state court against the social media companies.
Bluesky introduces Attie, a new app that lets users vibe-code their own social feed
March 31, 2026 8:56 am
Bluesky’s new agentic AI social app ‘Attie’ arrives at a pivotal moment for social media, as artificial intelligence is set to fundamentally reshape what we understand the medium to be.
Chromebook remorse: Tech backlash at schools extends beyond phones
March 31, 2026 8:56 am
Children’s groups and educators concerned about screen time are turning their attention to school-issued laptops and learning apps.
US jury verdicts against Meta, Google tee up fight over tech liability shield
March 26, 2026 7:37 pm
Legal experts say courts have been moving toward a narrower view of Section 230's liability shield.
Best of Both Sides: Social media ban cannot address the full spectrum of risk
March 13, 2026 6:25 am
What seems ‘popular’ is not often the best policy solution. A social media ban for under-16s can create a false sense of security among policymakers and caregivers
Best of Both Sides: To curtail harm caused by social media, policies need to protect, not control
March 13, 2026 6:24 am
Childhood is a period when identity is fragile, self-worth is still at a formative stage, and peer validation carries enormous weight. A thoughtful, calibrated restriction acknowledges both realities: That social media is here to stay, and that children deserve stronger guardrails
WhatsApp rolls out new parent-managed accounts for under-13 users: How parents can set it up
March 12, 2026 11:15 am
WhatsApp said that parent-managed accounts will be rolled out to all users gradually on devices with the latest version of the iOS or Android app.
Amid wave of kids' online safety laws, age-checking tech comes of age
March 10, 2026 9:27 am
Australia's internet regulator, the eSafety commissioner, has said it will collect population data for two years to assess the ban's impact and publish first results later this year.
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber steps down, advisor Toni Schneider named interim chief
March 10, 2026 9:20 am
Bluesky's board has begun a search for a permanent CEO.
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