Marijuana ads on social media bypass laws and endanger children, experts say
A legal loophole is allowing children who access social media to see enticing advertisements for marijuana with potentially ...
Psychology Today1d
Can Anxiety From Social Media Be Helped by ... Technology?
Social technologies present a unique paradox—they can be connectors and disruptors. They can simultaneously offer lifelines ...
San Diego County sues tech companies over social media impacts on youths
San Diego County has sued big tech companies for what it calls the detrimental effects of social media on children and young ...
Psychology Today1d
What the Media Gets Wrong About Screen Time Research
Parents rely on online info about screen time, but a new study shows how media coverage amplifies some research while leaving ...
Texas’ social media law takes another hit with temporary blocks on three more provisions
A federal district court on Friday has issued more temporary blocks on provisions of a Texas law designed to restrict what kinds of materials and advertisements ...
I grew up with social media but dodged its worst effects. I might be the exception
New research indicates young people’s plummeting mental health isn’t just correlated with social media use – it’s caused by it.
San Diego Union-Tribune5d
San Diego County sues tech companies over social media impacts on youths
San Diego County has sued big tech companies for what it calls the detrimental effects of social media on children and young people, joining a growing nationwide chorus of calls to restrict it.
As Oklahoma lawmakers work to set age restrictions online, social media expert reacts
The impact of social media on kids. How one expert says it affects children, and how Oklahoma lawmakers are addressing the ...
The Independent6d
Harm of social media on children ‘like cancer risk of smoking’
Asked if he supported Australia’s decision to ban children under 16 from using social media, Mr Jukes said ... We don’t understand its effect. But I think it warrants serious attention.
Senate tries again on thorny issue of kids online safety
A bipartisan Senate bill to ban social media access for kids younger than 13 is facing pushback from digital rights and tech ...
YourTango6d
The Regrettable Feature That Uniquely Affects Baby Photos Of Children Born In The 2010s
Snapchat filters were all the rage in the 2010s. For many users on the app, using filters became second nature to shift one's appearance. Marisa pointed out this regrettable trend in a slide show of ...