When screens take over: One teen's recovery from media addiction
These days, it is easier for Jonas, 17, to articulate just how he found himself slipping further and further into the digital world.
MEPs fail to break impasse on online child sex abuse
The European Parliament on July 9 failed to break an impasse on how tech companies handle reporting of child sex abuse material on their platforms.
Parents’ phone addiction affects bond with kids, new study finds
Parents' attachment to screens and smartphones can have negative, long-lasting developmental and psychological effects on their children, according to new research.
South Korea strengthens law to curb spread of fake news
An amendment to South Korea's communications act will clamp down on purveyors of false information online. Critics worry it could threaten freedom of speech.
EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media
Restrictions on children's use of social media in the European Union could come as early as mid-2026, as a long-awaited expert report next week is expected to recommend limiting minors' access to online platforms.
Student cheating is becoming impossible to detect in an AI era
Big tech companies and small start-ups are using social media to hype new tools that allow students to trick teachers and AI detectors.
How to prevent Meta from using your Instagram images in AI
The company's new AI image generator has a surprising twist: It allows people to use images from public Instagram accounts.
Tell Nana delete Snapchat: Social apps disrupt elderly mental health
While emailing and instant messaging can have a positive impact on mental health for elderly users, the same cannot be said for social media applications, which are leaving many older people feeling down.
Meta debuts new AI image-generation model inside chatbot, Instagram
Meta Platforms Inc debuted a new image-generation artificial intelligence model, its first such release since the company spent billions to rebuild its AI lab under Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang a year ago.
Opinion: This music box is a ray of hope for a decadent tech industry
Amid widespread "techlash" over addictive screens and apps, the Yoto, an audio player for children, shows there's still a way to make money while doing something nice.
