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Hochul Unveils 2026 Plan to Tighten Online Protections for New York Children

She will outline the proposals in her Jan. 13 State of the State address.

Four-Year Study Links Kids’ Social Media Use to Rising Inattention

Google and YouTube Settle Kids’ Privacy Case for $30 Million as Claims Open

Meta Bolsters Instagram Safety With Direct-Message Protections and Algorithm Tweaks

Spain’s Leading Child Health Societies Form Plataforma Control Z to Press for National Screen-Time Law

Study Reveals Bidirectional Link Between Children’s Screen Use and Emotional Distress

Google to Launch Gemini AI Access for Kids Under 13 Through Family Link

California Enacts Laws to Protect Child Influencers' Earnings

Australia Proposes Social Media and Gaming Ban for Children Under 16

Sweden Recommends Strict Screen Time Limits for Children