Juries in two big cases have affirmed what research is finding: The design of social media platforms is particularly compelling and hard to resist for kids. There are growing calls to change it.
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may ...
PM says ban will come into force in January if it is backed by parliament and calls for united action across EU ...
Tech companies that create social media apps should not be blamed for the complex mental issues of everyone who might use ...
Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos ...
It’s among the first successful lawsuits in the nation making social media sites liable for mental health outcomes. While this lawsuit could open the door to further litigation and regulation, the ...
As the social media universe expands and more users join networks every day, the risks for businesses also appear to be on the rise. A new survey from Proskauer Rose indicates employers are ...
A major new study has found what many parents feared but science is only now confirming. It’s not video games. It’s social media that seems to be undermining teenagers’ ability to concentrate. Over ...
The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. “Avoid screens before bed” is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice.