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Heavy Phone Use and Nighttime Access Tied to Teen Depression, Obesity and Poor Sleep

A new yearlong study finds time spent on phones and bedroom access are modifiable risks that could shape parental rules and UK device policy.

Young Europeans Turn to AI Chatbots for Emotional Support, Survey Finds

Greece to Ban Continuous-Scrolling Social Media for Under-15s in 2027

Schools Tighten Phone Rules: Mexico Opens National Debate as Argentina’s Santa Fe Imposes Classroom Ban

Samsung Debuts Built-In Privacy Display on Galaxy S26 Ultra

France Unveils Draft Law to Ban Social Media for Under‑15s, Tighten School Phone Rules

Germany's Digital Minister Opens Door to Social Media Age Limits for Children

Ofcom Says UK Online Time Rises to 4.5 Hours as YouTube Dominates and Children Stay Up Late

OpenAI Denies Liability in Teen Suicide Lawsuit, Citing Misuse of ChatGPT

California Enacts First State Rules for AI Chatbots After Newsom Signs

Toyoake Passes Japan’s First Citywide Smartphone Use Guideline, Effective Oct. 1

Schools Confront Student Turn to AI Therapy as New Warnings and State Limits Emerge

Google Opens NotebookLM to Teens With New Safety Controls

New York Schools Race to Finalize Bell-to-Bell Phone-Separation Plans

Mobile Phones Eclipse TV in Britons’ Daily Screen Time

Quebec Expands School Cellphone Ban to Cover Entire Day Starting Fall 2025

Governor Hochul Proposes Statewide Cellphone Ban in New York Schools

NYC Schools to Ban Cell Phones During School Hours