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Teens Are Location-Tracking Their Friends — And Honestly, The Downsides Sound Terrible
On one hand, it can provide a connection and a sense of safety. On the other, it becomes a setup for overthinking, panic and ...
What’s the obscure Australian online safety standard Elon Musk’s X is trying to dodge in court? An expert explains
The standard aims to prevent the spread of child exploitation and pro-terror content. But there are problems with it.
11 Y.O. Girl Sexually Abused In Victoria After Adding Stranger On Snapchat
An 11 Y.O. girl in Victoria, who the court called “April”, became the victim of sexual abuse after adding a stranger on Snapchat in 2023.
Banning young people from social media sounds like a silver bullet—global evidence suggests otherwise
Around 98% of Australian 15-year-olds use social media. Platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram are where young ...
Is Congress protecting children or policing the internet?
Grieving parents, Big Tech allies and bipartisan lawmakers are rallying behind a revived child safety law. But will it come at the cost of free speech?
Social media challenge prompts concern over Chromebook safety in schools
The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) has issued a warning about a dangerous social media trend that encourages ...
13-year-old charged following spate of Snapchat threats against area schools
A 13-year-old student was charged Wednesday morning with making threats against Myers Middle School on Snapchat following a string of online threats against area schools, police said in a news release ...