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The European Union is moving to restrict social media use for children under 15. The proposal would set a bloc-wide minimum age for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat, part of growing EU efforts to protect minors online. Officials argue age limits are needed to address risks to children's mental health and safety, though enforcement and the response of major platforms remain key questions.
- 2German court holds Meta liable for scam adsโGerman court rules Meta liable for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A German court has ruled that Meta is liable for scam advertisements that ran on Facebook and Instagram. The decision means the company can be held responsible for fraudulent ads shown to users on its platforms in Germany, even though the ads were placed by third parties. The ruling is being closely watched as it could set a precedent for platform liability across Europe and push Meta to tighten its ad vetting.
- 3CDC report shows teen sadness declining despite social media panicโAnother Blow to the SS Moral Panic: Teen Sadness Falls The moral panic around social media is at a fever pitch, but a ne
A new CDC report indicates that sadness among teenagers is falling, at a time when claims that social media is driving a youth mental health crisis have reached a peak. Commentators argue the findings undercut the narrative linking teen distress to platforms like Instagram and TikTok, and the news is being shared widely in debates over proposed restrictions on social media for minors.
- 4OpenAI turns to influencer army to polish its imageโOpenAI is enlisting an influencer army to make it look 'good for the world'
OpenAI is paying influencers and sponsoring creators on platforms like Instagram to promote ChatGPT and shape a public image of the company as 'good for the world', according to Business Insider reporting on its marketing strategy. The move signals a shift toward conventional brand advertising as competition over AI users intensifies. Critics see it as image management rather than substance, while others view it as a normal step for a company reaching a mass consumer market.
- 5Meta bans Toronto performer over bikini photoโMeta bans another Toronto performer from Instagram and Facebook over Bikini
Meta has banned another Toronto performer from Instagram and Facebook, saying an old photo of dancers in bikinis promotes harm. It is the latest in a string of similar removals affecting the city's performers, raising questions about how the company's automated moderation treats harmless images and about the appeal process available to affected users.
- 6Teens Prefer iPhones and Instagram Over Androids and SnapchatโTeens prefer iPhones and Instagram to Androids and Snapchat
A survey reported by Mashable indicates that teenagers favor iPhones over Android devices and Instagram over Snapchat when it comes to their phones and social media habits. The findings reinforce Apple's strong grip on the youth market, where owning an iPhone is often seen as a status symbol, while Instagram remains the dominant platform for teen social sharing.