New York City Council is currently debating a bill that would strictly limit minors' social media usage to just one hour per day.
After Australia banned social media for under-16s in December, European nations are now debating their own restrictions.
9to5Mac: WhatsApp will let users link social media accounts to their profile
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow users to link their social media accounts to their WhatsApp profile, according to findings in the latest iOS beta version of the app (via WABetaInfo).
Yahoo: NYC bill would limit minor social media use to 1 hour every day
NYC bill would limit minor social media use to 1 hour every day
New York Daily News: NYC Council debates limiting social media time for young people amid mental health concerns
The bill would prohibit social media companies from allowing young people on their platforms for more than one hour per day, unless waived by a parent or guardian.
NYC Council debates limiting social media time for young people amid mental health concerns
BBC on MSN: 'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban
Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.
'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media ban
Euronews on MSN: Instagram, TikTok and Facebook: Which European countries want to ban social media for minors?
Instagram, TikTok and Facebook: Which European countries want to ban social media for minors?
A headteacher at a school in Liverpool said it is "absolutely critical" to include teenagers in the debate on proposals to ban social media for under-16s. The government has launched a consultation on ...
BBC: Should we be banned from social media? Teenagers discuss in live BBC special
Should we be banned from social media? Teenagers discuss in live BBC special
Medical Xpress on MSN: Jury ruling sharpens questions over when heavy social media use becomes addiction
On March 25, a California trial awarded $6 million to a plaintiff who argued that the addictive qualities of social media had caused her harm. Google and Meta, which were the companies that were found ...
Jury ruling sharpens questions over when heavy social media use becomes addiction
Nature: Is social media addictive for teens? US courts wade into scientific debate
Is social media addictive to young people? A jury in California is being asked to decide — even though the question still divides researchers. The jury will grapple with two main questions, says Eric ...
Is social media addictive for teens? US courts wade into scientific debate
MSN: How to spot a fake social media profile before you get scammed
Quick Answer: To quickly spot a fake social media or dating profile, watch out for perfect or stolen photos, brand new or barely active accounts, generic or spammy posts, strange follower lists, ...
How to spot a fake social media profile before you get scammed
Digital Journal: Finding social media profiles with Face2Social is ready to go mainstream
On social media, reconnecting with someone from the past can be difficult. Names change, usernames are abandoned, and accounts are deleted or set to private. As platforms multiply, identifying a ...
Geeky Gadgets: Social Media Assessment: Your Complete Guide to Personal Safety Screening in 2025
Imagine you’ve just hired what seemed like the perfect babysitter. Great references, clean background check, wonderful interview. Then, three weeks later, you stumble across their social media posts ...
Social Media Assessment: Your Complete Guide to Personal Safety Screening in 2025
Lifehacker: How to Hide Yourself on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Other Social Media Platforms
How to Hide Yourself on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Other Social Media Platforms
Benzinga.com: Searching Social Media By Face Instead Of Name? Here's What Face2Social Is Really Doing
Searching Social Media By Face Instead Of Name? Here's What Face2Social Is Really Doing
From Instagram to Facebook to TikTok, social media platforms offer easy ways to fundraise for your favorite organizations. There's no denying the power of a skyrocketing social media post — millions ...
Geeky Gadgets: Find Social Media Accounts by Photo: Using Face2social for Digital Verification
Modern tools allow you to find social media accounts by photo by combining facial recognition with identity verification, significantly reducing search time Trying to find the identity of a possible ...
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