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'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users
As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.
August 28, 2026Reform of all social media should come with Meta changes, UN says
California's attorney general is now looking at TikTok and YouTube to enact teen safety features.
August 27, 2026Meta, Roblox agree to child-safety measures sought by Philippines, minister says - Reuters
Meta, Roblox agree to child-safety measures sought by Philippines, minister says Reuters
August 27, 2026Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safety
Perhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.
August 26, 2026Meta agrees to pay up to $16.68bn to settle social media case
The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states.
August 26, 2026Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say
The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired.
August 22, 2026Brazil agency orders Discord chat platform to suspend livestreaming over child safety concerns - Reuters
Brazil agency orders Discord chat platform to suspend livestreaming over child safety concerns Reuters
August 12, 2026Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt
The incident has sparked a debate over child safety and discipline on commercial planes.
August 10, 2026Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.
August 7, 2026Tech Life
Electric power is one of several cleaner alternatives to traditional aviation fuel.
August 4, 2026UK regulator to probe TikTok on child safety measures - Reuters
UK regulator to probe TikTok on child safety measures Reuters
July 16, 2026Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks
The NCA says there is a growing threat of children's images being used to create child abuse material.
July 3, 2026Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email
The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.
June 21, 2026Man arrested after boy, 3, ends up in UK zoo's crocodile enclosure - Reuters
Man arrested after boy, 3, ends up in UK zoo's crocodile enclosure Reuters
June 18, 2026Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
June 16, 2026Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law - Reuters
Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law Reuters
June 15, 2026When will social media ban start, and which apps will be affected?
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat banned for UK teens early in 2027.
June 15, 2026Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
June 11, 2026Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell
The technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over "nudification" apps.
June 8, 2026Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer - Reuters
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM Starmer Reuters
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