Countries are barring teens from social media—could the U.S. be next? One expert thinks it's 'inevitable'

Australia recently became the first country to outlaw anyone under 16 from having a social media profile. Spain, France and ...

Colorado Legislators Want Device-Level Age Restrictions for Minors. Here’s What That Means

Colorado is the latest state looking to join that list. Colorado state legislators Sen. Matt Ball and Rep. Amy Paschal introduced the bill SB26-051 last month. It’s based on AB-1043, also known as the ...

Social media can be addictive even for adults, but there are ways to cut back

Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes. While there’s some debate among experts about the line between overuse and addiction, and whether social media can cause ...

Europe looks to Australia's social media ban for kids

Germany has joined the growing list of EU nations that are considering banning children from social media. Australia has banned youths from social media since December — and its example has lessons ...
TechAnnouncer

Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter: Navigating the Top Social Media Platforms in 2026

Hey there! So, 2026 is here, and the social media scene is still buzzing. We’ve got the old favorites like Facebook, ...

Understanding Social Networking Services: Examples, Benefits & Drawbacks

Discover how social networking services connect users globally, explore their advantages, and understand the risks involved, ...

These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and ...

Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts

The department has sent Google, Meta and other companies hundreds of subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials and tech workers said ...
The Atlantic

A Social-Media Ban Really Could Do a Lot of Good

Australia recently decided to try something ambitious. Starting late last year, all children under 16 have been banned from having accounts on social-media sites such as TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram ...
Wired

Meta Is Blocking Links to ICE List on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

Meta has started blocking its users from sharing links to ICE List, a website that has compiled the names of what it claims are Department of Homeland Security employees, a project the creators say is ...
Reuters

U.S. judge weighs school districts' addiction claims against social media companies

Judge overseeing the federal litigation is weighing companies' bid to dismiss first test cases School districts' cases are slated to be the first trials Section 230 and its scope a key feature of the ...
TechRepublic

Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Moves Forward After Snap Reaches Settlement

Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Moves Forward After Snap Reaches Settlement Your email has been sent Snap settled before jury selection in a landmark social media addiction case, while Meta, ByteDance, ...