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Lisa Jarvis: If TikTok, SnapChat aren't harming kids they should prove it

The US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has issued a warning that social media could be harming our kids. His social media advisory is a welcome road map for what everyone — policymakers, tech companies, parents, kids and researchers — should be doing to better understand the impact of platforms like…

Tribune News Service · May 25, 2023

The Surgeon General Exaggerates the Threat Social Media Poses to Kids

A new report calls for policy makers to take action when none is required.

Reason · May 24, 2023

‘Growing evidence’ social media harms kids’ mental health, says Surgeon general

There is “growing evidence” that the use of social media by kids and adolescents could be detrimental to their mental health, according to the U.S. surgeon general.

Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023

The government already regulates children’s toys and medicines. New report hints social media could be next

“We do not have enough evidence to conclude that social media is, in fact, sufficiently safe for our kids.”

Fortune · May 23, 2023

Social media can put young people in danger, U.S. surgeon general warns

Dr. Vivek Murthy says social media makes kids feel worse about themselves, and they can't get off of it. He says "we need safety standards for social media the way we have for cars, for car seats."

WEKU · May 23, 2023

The U.S. surgeon general has some tips for parents and teens on social media use

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, is calling for “immediate action” by tech companies and lawmakers to protect kids’ and adolescents’ mental health on social media

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?

US Surgeon General warns there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for young people — and calls on tech companies, parents and caregivers to take ‘immediate action to protect kids now’

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Surgeon general issues advisory about social media risks for kids

The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory warning there's not enough information to conclude social media is kid safe.

Axios · May 23, 2023

Would a robot make you less lonely?

The problem of loneliness isn't one that tech can solve, experts say

Salon · May 21, 2023

Madonna King: Could loneliness be as deadly as smoking?

Dr Murthy believes chronic and widespread loneliness – enveloping half of all adults in his country – costs billions of dollars each year.

The New Daily · May 18, 2023