Newly unsealed court filings reveal that Meta quietly ended Project Mercury, an internal study showing that users who took a break from Facebook felt less anxious and socially pressured. The disclosur ...

Newly unsealed court filings allege that Meta knew for years about significant risks facing young users on its platforms, but ...

The court filing is part of a years-old lawsuit alleging that major social media companies knowingly created products that would harm teen mental health.

By legally restricting access for children under 16, Australia aims to set a precedent for more rigorous oversight of social media, signaling a willingness to prioritize youth safety over corporate ...

"Delaying children’s access to social media accounts gives them valuable time to learn and grow, free of the powerful, unseen ...

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Jan. 31, 2024 in Washington, D.C. Credit - Kent Nishimura—Bloomberg/Getty Images Sex ...

Named platforms include Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Snapchat, TikTok, X, YouTube, Reddit, and the streaming services Kick and Twitch.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is accused of exposing children to harm on its platforms while misleading the public and lawmakers about the risks. Internal research conducted by ...

Why it matters: The bear, nicknamed Barry by the neighbors, was found last week under a different Altadena home, and wildlife ...

Within five minutes of joining TikTok, the French "teens" watched a video expressing sadness.

Online networks like 764 coerce minors to physically harm themselves or others.