Public Safety
Michigan Senate Passes Youth Social Media Restrictions
Bills target addictive feeds and online protections for minors.
Social Media
Social media plays a powerful force in the lives of most adults and teenagers.
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.
Social Media
France's Macron Pushes to Fast-Track Ban on Social Media for Children Under 15
Macron made the announcement in a video released Saturday. He emphasized that children's emotions and minds should not be manipulated by social media platforms.
Social Media
What to Know About the Deal to Keep TikTok From Being Banned in the U.S.
A terms of service change says TikTok is able to use that content to operate or improve the platform, subject to settings.
Social Media
TikTok Finalizes Deal to Form New American Version of the App
Donald Trump said he hopes 'that long into the future I will be remembered by those who use and love TikTok.'
Social Media
UK Considers Australia-Style Teen Social Media Ban
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says ’no option off the table’ regarding following Australia social media ban.
