Meta says it has removed 756,000 Australian teen accounts, but most under-16s are still online

Meta has deactivated 756,000 Australian accounts it believes belonged to under-16s, a figure it disclosed as the country’s world-first social media ban moves from threat to enforcement. The company [...]

Europe to Curb Children's Social Media Use With 'Phased' Age-Based Access

Instead of an outright ban, EU President Ursula von der Leyen is suggesting social media start dates that will allow kids gradual access to platforms. [...]

YouTube settles early test case over social media harm to children

Google has settled a lawsuit with a minor known who claimed that social media platforms harmed them. [...]

Australia's social media ban may not be that effective, study finds

A study finds that Australia's social media ban hasn't been that effective due to self-declared age verification checks. [...]

Half of social media child safety features don't work, report claims

A new report found half of social media safety features intended to keep children safe online do not work as claimed. [...]

Samsung teases its next big Unpacked event with social media posts that reveal almost nothing — but we've spotted some hints

Samsung is teasing its next generation of foldables with a cryptic social media campaign, and we're just trying to read the tea leaves. [...]

More Than 1 in 5 Users Make Health Decisions Based on Social Media, Despite Widespread Distrust

The lack of accessible healthcare drives many to rely on social media feeds for medical advice. [...]

‘They are another reminder of criminal activity designed to defraud people’: NatWest boss becomes latest City figure caught in AI social media scam

Another top banking figure is the subject of a deepfake image designed to scam social media users [...]

Europe takes step toward social media ban for kids

Following a worrying new report, Europe is taking steps toward barring children from using social media. [...]