MAMA Fights Back Against Social Media's Impact on Children
Julie Scelfo founded Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA) to combat the negative effects of social media on children; the group has 28 chapters in 17 states and advocates for safer technology and phone-free schools, citing Australia's social media ban for children under 16 as a positive example.
MAMA Fights Back Against Social Media's Impact on Children
Julie Scelfo founded Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA) to combat the negative effects of social media on children; the group has 28 chapters in 17 states and advocates for safer technology and phone-free schools, citing Australia's social media ban for children under 16 as a positive example.
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60% Bias Score
California Considers Mandatory Mental Health Warning Labels for Social Media
California is considering a bill requiring mental health warning labels on social media platforms to address concerns about the impact on children's mental health, prompting opposition from tech companies citing First Amendment concerns.
California Considers Mandatory Mental Health Warning Labels for Social Media
California is considering a bill requiring mental health warning labels on social media platforms to address concerns about the impact on children's mental health, prompting opposition from tech companies citing First Amendment concerns.
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Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media
Australia implemented a law prohibiting children under 16 from using social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, starting next year; platforms face significant fines for non-compliance, aiming to protect children from documented mental health risks and harmful content.
Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media
Australia implemented a law prohibiting children under 16 from using social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, starting next year; platforms face significant fines for non-compliance, aiming to protect children from documented mental health risks and harmful content.
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48% Bias Score
Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media
Australia becomes the first country to ban children under 16 from social media, requiring platforms to implement age verification or face hefty fines; the law prioritizes child safety while including privacy safeguards.
Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media
Australia becomes the first country to ban children under 16 from social media, requiring platforms to implement age verification or face hefty fines; the law prioritizes child safety while including privacy safeguards.
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Australia Poised to Enact Strict Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia is on the verge of enacting a sweeping social media ban for children under 16, imposing significant fines on companies failing to implement age verification; similar debates are underway in the UK and Turkey, reflecting global concerns about children's online safety.
Australia Poised to Enact Strict Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia is on the verge of enacting a sweeping social media ban for children under 16, imposing significant fines on companies failing to implement age verification; similar debates are underway in the UK and Turkey, reflecting global concerns about children's online safety.
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48% Bias Score
Australia's Social Media Age Ban
Australia proposes a ban on social media for children under 16, imposing hefty fines on non-compliant companies. The measure aims to protect young people online, but critics express concerns about its impact.
Australia's Social Media Age Ban
Australia proposes a ban on social media for children under 16, imposing hefty fines on non-compliant companies. The measure aims to protect young people online, but critics express concerns about its impact.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Unveils National Strategy to Combat Online Risks for Minors
Greece is launching a national strategy to protect minors from online risks and social media addiction, featuring parental control tools (parco.gov.gr, Kids Wallet app) and aiming for EU collaboration on a Digital Rights Charter; details will be presented on December 30th.
Greece Unveils National Strategy to Combat Online Risks for Minors
Greece is launching a national strategy to protect minors from online risks and social media addiction, featuring parental control tools (parco.gov.gr, Kids Wallet app) and aiming for EU collaboration on a Digital Rights Charter; details will be presented on December 30th.
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36% Bias Score
Apple's Encryption Under Attack: Lawsuit and FBI Demands Threaten User Privacy
Apple faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly allowing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to be stored on iCloud, while the FBI seeks access to encrypted iPhone data, creating a global privacy crisis.
Apple's Encryption Under Attack: Lawsuit and FBI Demands Threaten User Privacy
Apple faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly allowing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to be stored on iCloud, while the FBI seeks access to encrypted iPhone data, creating a global privacy crisis.
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Spanish Committee Recommends Strict Limits on Children's Screen Time
A Spanish government committee recommends no screen time for children under three, limited use until six, analog phones for ages 12-16, and mandatory warning labels on devices about health risks and inappropriate content, based on a 250-page report citing neuroscientific and sociological studies.
Spanish Committee Recommends Strict Limits on Children's Screen Time
A Spanish government committee recommends no screen time for children under three, limited use until six, analog phones for ages 12-16, and mandatory warning labels on devices about health risks and inappropriate content, based on a 250-page report citing neuroscientific and sociological studies.
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36% Bias Score
Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media
Australia's Senate passed a bill Thursday banning children under 16 from using social media, making it the first country to enact such a law, aiming to protect young people from mental and physical health risks, with social media companies facing fines for non-compliance.
Australia Bans Under-16s From Social Media
Australia's Senate passed a bill Thursday banning children under 16 from using social media, making it the first country to enact such a law, aiming to protect young people from mental and physical health risks, with social media companies facing fines for non-compliance.
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Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Australia implemented a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, starting January 2025, imposing significant fines on tech companies for violations.
Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Australia implemented a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, starting January 2025, imposing significant fines on tech companies for violations.
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36% Bias Score
Warning: Unsafe Toys Pose Risks to Children
This article warns parents about the potential dangers of unsafe toys, particularly those purchased from Asian online retailers, emphasizing the importance of checking for safety certifications and scrutinizing products for potential hazards.
Warning: Unsafe Toys Pose Risks to Children
This article warns parents about the potential dangers of unsafe toys, particularly those purchased from Asian online retailers, emphasizing the importance of checking for safety certifications and scrutinizing products for potential hazards.
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40% Bias Score