Teen Safety

Australia’s Social Media Ban: Mixed Reactions and Global Implications

Australia says the world will follow social media ban as Meta starts blocking teens, and this whole situation is definitely sparking a lot of thought. It’s like we’re all trying to figure out if this is a bold step forward or a stumble in the dark. The core of the issue, and what everyone seems to agree on, is that something needs to be done about how social media is impacting younger generations. The way things are, it’s like our data is a valuable currency, and these platforms have designed features that even adults struggle to resist. What chance do our kids have?… Continue reading

Instagram’s PG-13 Shift: Critics Question Enforcement and Content Quality

Instagram is enhancing its safety measures for “Teen Accounts” by aligning content restrictions with PG-13 movie guidelines. This update, launched in response to parental concerns and studies highlighting potential risks, restricts exposure to content featuring strong language or promoting harmful behaviors. Teens will encounter broader blocking of search terms, limitations on following age-inappropriate accounts, and filtered AI chatbot responses. Meta is implementing these changes across the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, with global rollout planned, allowing parents more control over their children’s experiences.

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