What could change for U.S. teens on Instagram and Facebook
In a landmark development, Meta reached a proposed settlement Wednesday with U.S. states over claims that it designed Facebook and Instagram to hook children.
Aug 26, 2026
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Meta, U.S. states agree $18 bn settlement in landmark teen safety case
Meta agreed to pay a coalition of U.S. states as much as $16.7 billion and to impose sweeping new limits on how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram, according to a court filing Wednesday that ends a landmark trial in California.
Aug 26, 2026
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Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban: Data
Australian under-16s are increasing their use of social media apps such as Instagram and TikTok despite a world-leading ban, data provided by a parental control software company showed Wednesday.
Aug 26, 2026
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Some of Meta's safety tools were 'designed to fail': Witness
A former employee testified Wednesday that some of Meta's safety tools for Facebook and Instagram were "designed to fail," contradicting the company's defense strategy in a landmark trial in California.
Aug 20, 2026
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The emerging threat of violent, exploitative digital 'com networks': what do we need to know?
For many parents, keeping their children safe online is a top priority. But now there's an emerging threat: "com networks." Com networks (short for community networks) are online groups that mostly target vulnerable young ...
Aug 19, 2026
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Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill
For 30 minutes, the internet in parts of Taiwan crawled. The slowdown Thursday for people in the capital, Taipei, and six other cities and localities was part of the last phase of the island's annual Han Kuang exercises, ...
Aug 13, 2026
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Social media and self-harm: Study finds need for more control over content and safe spaces for connection and support
There are increasing calls for tighter legislation and restrictions on social media use, particularly for children and young people. Evidence shows potential harms coexist on social media platforms alongside opportunities ...
Aug 11, 2026
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EU tells Meta, TikTok to boost monitoring, fact-checking
The EU's tech chief called on Meta and TikTok to "act decisively" to stem disinformation at times of crisis, saying the European Commission held talks with both platforms Friday following last week's Ceuta migrant surge.
Aug 8, 2026
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More than half of Australian children and teens are using AI for personal reasons. This comes with risks
New data released this week show 54% of Australian children and teens use artificial intelligence tools for personal and social reasons.
Aug 6, 2026
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All 50 states have introduced bills to regulate digital media for kids. A new database tracks them
As of March 2026, every U.S. state had introduced at least one bill seeking to regulate social media or other digital platforms for people younger than 18. The wave of legislation would be difficult for anyone to keep track ...
Aug 4, 2026
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