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Four in five under-16s in Australia using social media despite ban, study shows

Experts say law not enough to stop children accessing harmful content online and more ‘convincing strategy is required’

The Guardian - UK

YouTube Settles Explosive Lawsuit Accusing Platform of Fueling Teen Mental Health Crisis

YouTube has settled a lawsuit with a teenager claiming social media addiction harmed his mental health, as trials against Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok proceed in California.

International Business Times UK

Google's YouTube settles case over social media harm to children

The terms of the settlement of the state court lawsuit were confidential, the lawyers said on Tuesday. The suit named four defendants - YouTube, Meta's Instagram, Snap Inc's Snapchat and ByteDance's TikTok - and the remaining three companies are still set to face trial in July.

The Economic Times

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Australia's social media ban shows UK child safety measures are bound to fail — and it's not because of VPNs

While the UK seeks to copy Australia’s world-first social media ban, evidence suggests that most teens are still using their accounts Down Under without the need to download a VPN app. So, why put every citizens' privacy at risk for an approach that’s proven to be failing?

TechRadar

The UK’s social media ban for under-16s has just empowered big tech

Age verification means that the sector’s biggest players will now have access to information that will only make them richer and more powerful, says technology journalist Taylor Lorenz

The Guardian - UK

BBC made second Ashley Cain TV series despite alleged misconduct

Filming in Las Vegas was suspended and Cain replaced as presenter after he appeared to be drunk, sources say

The Guardian - UK

With role models like Ashley Cain, what hope is there for the next generation of young men?

COMMENT: As news breaks that the reality star turned BBC presenter has previously called women ‘slags’ and ‘sluts’ online, Helen Coffey wonders where boys are supposed to learn anything other than misogyny

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Florida man accused of hosting drug-fueled house party for teens

The man allegedly told police he did not know the teens’ ages

The Independent UK

BBC speaks out over Ashley Cain’s resurfaced misogynistic tweets: ‘We take allegations seriously’

Presenter made offensive, misogynistic and violent comments about and to women in tweets that have previously been deleted, according to reports

The Independent UK

UK social media ban ‘likely to cause £1.3bn drop’ in digital advertising spend

TV streamers and family shows set to benefit as brands cease marketing to teenagers on sites such as YouTube

The Guardian - UK

BBC presenter Ashley Cain called women ‘slags’, ‘sluts’ and ‘bitches’

Exclusive: Cain has been lauded by corporation for his appeal to young men despite history of abusive and misogynistic remarks

The Guardian - UK

Snap Specs LIVE — $2,200 augmented reality smart glasses announced, along with availability and specs

Snap unveiled a consumer-facing version of its augmented reality smart glasses, called Snap Specs, at the AWE event in California today.

Tom’s Guide

Snap bets on AR glasses in post-smartphone race

Snap, the parent company of social network Snapchat, on Tuesday launched its Specs augmented reality glasses, a major bet by a struggling company to stake out ground in the post-smartphone era. Unveiled at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California, the Specs are the first standalone augmented reality glasses…

The Economic Times

TikTok-Linked Crimes Saw 110% Rise In UK, Days Before Government's Under-16 Social Media Ban

Salford experiences a 110% increase in TikTok-related crimes, prompting UK plans for an under-16 social media ban. The proposed restrictions aim to enhance online safety for children.

International Business Times UK

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PC Gamer

Social media is awful but the UK under-16 ban won't solve anything: 'Instead of punishing children, the government needs to target the source'

PC Gamer's writers and editors tackle the impending ban on Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X and Facebook.

The Economic Times

Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law

The lawsuit seeks a court order directing the platform, which is owned by ByteDance, to make changes to bring it into compliance with the law, as well as financial damages, according to the filing.

The Independent UK

Social media ban: What technology companies have said about sweeping new rules

Firms claim that new rules to keep under-16s from social media could in fact push them onto less safe services

Reason

Britain Wants To Ban Teens From Social Media. The Evidence Suggests It Won't Work.

Britain is following Australia into a policy that has already struggled to keep children off social media, while forcing adults through intrusive age checks.

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AAP

UK PM announces social media ban for under-16s

YouTube, Facebook ‌and X will be covered in a proposed ban on social media sites for under-16s by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

The Times of India

UK follows in Australia’s footsteps, announces ban on social media for under-16s

AI “romantic companion” chatbots will have to enforce a minimum age of 18 and under-16s will be banned from live-streaming themselves and from making contact with strangers, including on gaming platforms. YouTube was among the first companies to criticise the ban. A spokesperson said: “YouTube is a vital resource for…

The Conversation

Social media and teenagers: what the evidence says

Is the time teenagers spend on social media really damaging their wellbeing and mental health? Around the globe, youth mental health problems are on the rise. This has coincided with an ever increasing amount of time teenagers spend on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, X and Snapchat.

TechRadar

UK bans social media ban for under-16s — all the latest news live and what it means for Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and more

The UK has become the latest country to ban social media for under-16s — here's everything you need to know.

International Business Times UK

The Ultimate Crackdown: Starmer Outlaws Social Media for Under-16s in 'World-Leading' Cyber Ban

Starmer's proposed social media ban for under-16s in the UK raises major questions about age verification systems and digital identity tracking.

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Slippery slope’ or ‘generational reset’? Readers split on Keir Starmer’s social media ban for under-16s

YOUR VIEWS: Our community is divided over the prime minister’s plan to ban social media for under-16s, with some backing tougher regulation to protect children online and others warning it is unworkable and risks setting a precedent for greater government control and digital surveillance

AAP

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year

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