Social Media
French Lawmakers Approve a Sweeping Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
The bill also bans the use of mobile phones in high schools.
Social Media
Social media plays a powerful force in the lives of most adults and teenagers.
Social Media
Court Orders Ohio Restrictions on Kids’ Use of Social Media Restored
A divided Sixth Circuit panel ruled the parental-consent law constitutional, reversing an earlier enforcement block.
AI
Is it Easy or Tricky to Defend Big Tech in the Second Trump Administration?
One group always standing the corner of the technology industry is the Computer and Communications Industry Association.
Social Media
Tech CEOs Summoned to Congress Again to Testify on Social Media Risk for Kids
The hearing is set for June 23, which is recognized as Social Media Victims Remembrance Day.
Public Safety
Michigan Senate Passes Youth Social Media Restrictions
Bills target addictive feeds and online protections for minors.
California
Tech is Betting on a Former Executive in the Race for California Governor
Voters are questioning whether he’ll stand up to the tech industry that's backing him.
Social Media
Reps. Gottheimer, Stefanik, and Suozzi Send Bipartisan Letter to TikTok CEO
Members suggested improved age verification measures.
Social Media
New Mexico Jury Finds Meta Violated Child Consumer Protection, Imposes $375M Penalty
The jury announced its verdict Tuesday after nearly seven weeks of trial; prosecutors had accused Meta of placing profits over safety.
Section 230
Senate Lawmakers Appear Opposed to Full Section 230 Repeal
Witnesses and lawmakers supported a more targeted reform approach to online platform regulation.
New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill Uses Budget Speech to Go After Big Tech
She called on the state legislature to work with her on her ‘Online Safety Agenda’
Social Media
Google, Meta, Push Back on Addiction Claims in Landmark Social Media Trial
Jurors in the case got their first glimpse into what will be a lengthy trial.
April McClain-Delaney
Rep. April McClain Delaney Hopes to Pass New Quantum, AI Measures
McClain Delaney talked social media age verification, BEAD program and rural broadband access.
EU
EU Accuses TikTok of 'Addictive Design' that Harms Children, Seeks Changes to Protect Users
Other countries are also taking action against social media addiction.
Social Media
Spain Looks to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, Joining Others in Europe
Speaking on Tuesday at a summit in the United Arab Emirates, Sánchez criticized technology companies for allowing harmful content like child abuse and deepfake images.
Social Media
TikTok Settles as Social Media Giants Face Landmark Trial Over Youth Addiction Claims
Additional details of the settlement with TikTok were not disclosed.
AI
EU Opens Investigation into Musk's AI Chatbot Grok over Sexual Deepfakes
An X spokeswoman said the platform remains committed to safety and has zero tolerance for child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.
