Social MediaAug 9, 2026
Is cyberbullying hiding in your child's group chat?
Cyberbullying often hides inside jokes, group chats and AI deepfakes. These 15 tips help parents and grandparents start the conversation early.
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Updated Aug 27, 2026 11:00 AM PT
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Social MediaAug 9, 2026
Beyond screen time, examine social media activities for more targeted intervention: Experts
Parents and schools are also urged to help youth reflect on their social media use, said experts. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Social MediaAug 9, 2026
Three in five Americans favor stronger oversight of social media companies: Reuters/Ipsos poll
The poll, which was conducted over the six days ending August 3, comes as companies like Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube face mounting legal pressure over their treatment of young users. A trial ...
Social MediaAug 9, 2026
Brain feeling full after scrolling? Here’s why endless screen time can keep your mind alert when you actually need a break
Screen time can make the brain feel strangely “full” even when the body has barely moved. From morning scrolling to late-night videos, constant digital stimulation can crowd out sleep, movement and ...
Social MediaAug 9, 2026
DU advises colleges to adhere to standards for behavior and social media engagement
In New Delhi, the University of Delhi has instructed its colleges and departments to adhere to guidelines regarding employee conduct and social media.
Social MediaAug 8, 2026
Experts warn early social media use leaves young students falling behind
Children often use their own smartphones while juggling schoolwork and family life. But going online too early may carry a hidden cost for their learning, reports The Guardian. The early cost Pupils ...
Social MediaAug 8, 2026
Psychologist issues warning over 'IBFS' friends
Psychologist Dr Sasha Hall has issued a warning over 'IBFS' friends as 'friendship bombing' goes viral on social media.
Social MediaAug 8, 2026
Problematic media use may be disrupting teens’ sleep and raising their stress levels, experts say
"It's very complicated, the relationship between social media use and mental health," Domoff said. Some teens run into harmful social comparison or triggering content. Others build friendships, share ...
Social MediaAug 8, 2026
Is social media addiction real? Law and science collide in blockbuster federal suit
Attorneys for Meta and other companies have argued that because social media addiction has not been formally recognized by the medical community, they cannot be held liable when sued over it. But the ...
Social MediaAug 8, 2026
Indian influencers allege cyberbullying campaign targeting women business owners
On that basis, the two sisters urged Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil to respond to the cyberbullying issue, which they said had affected the emotional wellbeing of victims for years.
Social MediaAug 7, 2026
Fahmi: AI cannot replace human moderators in detecting cyberbullying, Tamil language a case in point
Artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be left entirely in charge of moderating online content as it may fail to understand the nuances of certain ...
Social MediaAug 7, 2026
Court Orders Social Media Giant Meta to Pay $567M to Address Kids’ Mental Health
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms in the second phase of a landmark trial.
Social MediaAug 7, 2026
Russia skips children's social media ban as world copies 81% failure rate
Russia's social media ban opts out of global movement Friday, stating children's SIM restrictions require only parental consent -- not state mandates. Australia's eSafety Commissioner found 81.5 ...
Social MediaAug 7, 2026
A view from DC: New Mexico decree treats social media as a digital superfund site
A major ruling against Meta says the youth mental health crisis is a public nuisance deserving of expensive cleanup remedies.
Social MediaAug 7, 2026
Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.
Social MediaAug 7, 2026
Psychologist shares 'biggest regret' she hears from parents of kids with anxiety
The number one regret this psychologist hears from parents of kids with anxiety. If you’re mum or dad to a little one who struggles from anxiety, then the advice from this expert is well worth your ...
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
Sleep may matter more than screen time or diet for adolescents' grades, study finds
Sleep quality matters more to teenagers' grades and social lives than diet or exercise, new research shows. View on euronews ...
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health
Ruling comes as part of second phase of landmark trial that found social media company enabled harm against users ...
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
Meta ordered to pay $1.3b over social media harm to children
A US judge ordered the tech giant create a multi-million dollar children’s mental health fund, after also being hit with a massive fine.
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
Meta Owes $942M To New Mexico After Judge Rules In Social Media Case; Zuckerberg Promises Appeal
In the second phase of New Mexico’s already big bucks social media lawsuit against META, a judge today slapped the Mark Zuckerberg created tech-giant with a penalty in the hundreds of millions of ...
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
Court tells Meta to pay extra $567mn penalty to tackle social media harm to children
Meta must pay an additional $567mn in compensation and increase the safety features on its apps to address the harm they cause to children, a New Mexico judge ordered on Thursday. The extra fine from ...
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
Comms and branding insights with Samuel OWUSU-ADUOMI: The psychology behind brand influencers: Why they represent the future of brand visibility
The remarkable rise of influencer marketing is often credited to the rapid expansion of social media platforms such as Instagram ...
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
Cyberbullying a concern with start of school year
In 2024, the CDC did a study that showed over 40% of high school students who said they are on social media often are also being cyberbullied.
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
Deepfakes Are Supercharging Cyberbullying. How Should Schools Respond?
The rapid spread of AI-generated deepfakes created by students nationwide has alarmed educators and parents. Schools have struggled to find the right response to disciplining students who create ...
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
The social media slowdown: Why more Americans are quietly logging off
Digital fatigue is growing. More than half of Americans post less than they did five years ago as social media is starting to feel like work.Stress and pri ...
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
The push to get kids off social media and how it went global
With more than two dozen countries imposing restrictions, tech giants have been accused of failing to properly enforce them on their platforms.
Social MediaAug 6, 2026
Canadian workers speak out against growing screen time surveillance
Workers at some of Canada's biggest companies say increased workplace surveillance is taking a toll on their mental health as their bosses ramp up the use of software that monitors their screen ...
Social MediaAug 5, 2026
Is Early Social Media Ruining Your Child's School Focus? Key Cognitive Risks Explained
When researchers looked at social media usage of children, the health risks to their cognitive health were evident. Here is what can happen if you give your child early exposure to social media.
Social MediaAug 5, 2026
Cyberbullying on the rise: What students and parents need to know as school year begins
A United Nations survey shows a global rise in cyberbullying, with two-thirds of children worldwide reporting an increase in online harassment. As the school year begins, local experts are warning ...
Social MediaAug 5, 2026
The kids are doing better: NC high schoolers report improved mental health
State Department of Public Instruction leaders presented the results of the latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey to the State Board of Education, showing the state's high schoolers are feeling better ...