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Kids on iPads: the silence of the goldfish?
More than banning screens, we need to understand what children’s brains can cope with and when too much becomes harmful
Children, technology and the myth of the safe app
In a world overflowing with ‘safety apps’ and digital promises, the only real safeguard children have is their parents, says Roberta Attard
EU lawmakers propose social media ban for under-16s
The proposal will be put to a vote by parliament during its plenary session between November 24 and 27
Instagram accounts for teens go PG-13
Update is rolling out in Australia, Britain, Canada and the US, with plans to expand to more countries in the coming months
Child protection vs privacy: decision time for EU
EU countries today debating proposals to combat child sexual abuse material online, with opponents concerned about mass surveillance
Meta activates Facebook ‘teen accounts’ worldwide
Teen accounts offer additional security settings, content restrictions and parental controls for users aged 13 to 17
‘Fuelling sexism’: AI ‘bikini interview’ videos flood internet
Hordes of AI clips featuring scantily clad girls spark concern about the harm such content may pose to women
Stressed UK teens seek influencers’ help for exams success
Educators and examiners are concerned some pupils are relying too much on online advice
YouTube turns to AI to spot children posing as adults
Machine learning will be used to estimate the age of users based on a variety of factors
Italian Brainrot: the AI memes only kids know
Cartoonish AI creatures have fast become memes, inspiring a stream of new online content