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Germany Eyes 13‑Year Minimum Age for Social Media

Karin Prien supports the 13‑year floor to force tougher platform design rules by seeking EU-wide measures with a prepared national fallback.

IW Report Links Heavy Teen Social Media Use to Sharp PISA Score Declines

WhatsApp Introduces Parent-Managed Accounts for Preadolescents

Plaintiff Set to Testify in Los Angeles Trial Probing Whether Instagram, YouTube Harmed Teen Mental Health

Instagram Chief Rejects 'Clinical Addiction' Claim in LA Jury Trial Targeting Meta and YouTube

Instagram Chief Set to Testify as LA Jury Weighs Claims Meta and YouTube Addicted Children

EU Issues Preliminary Finding That TikTok’s ‘Addictive’ Design Breaches DSA, Warning of Redesigns or 6% Fine

Peter Andre Warns Princess and Junior About Online Abuse, Raises AI Concerns for Younger Children

French Assembly Backs Under-15 Social Media Ban, Bill Heads to Senate

One-Week Social Media Cutback Tied to Short-Term Mental Health Gains in Young Adults

Unsealed Filing Alleges Meta Hid Evidence of Youth Harms, Citing Internal Chats and Studies

TikTok Launches Time and Well‑Being Hub With Journal, Calming Sounds and Badge Missions

Barron Trump Floated for TikTok Board as U.S. Control Plan Advances

Trump Posts First Oval Office TikTok, Tells Young Users ‘You Owe Me’

Texas House Advances Bills to Restrict Minors' Social Media Use

Mark Zuckerberg Plans 'OG Facebook' Revamp to Revitalize Platform

Meta Offers Cash Bonuses to Attract TikTok Creators to Reels