Social media regulation debate2 days ago'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.2 days ago3 days agoReform of all social media should come with Meta changes, UN says California's attorney general is now looking at TikTok and YouTube to enact teen safety features. 3 days ago3 days agoWhat the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the dealOther social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.3 days ago3 days agoMeta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safetyPerhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.3 days ago4 days agoMeta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm childrenThe deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.4 days ago6 days agoNew Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media banThe government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.6 days ago18 Aug 2026'It's addictive' - New Yorkers weigh in on social mediaSocial media giant Meta is on trial over claims it deliberately designed its platforms to be addictive to young people.18 Aug 202618 Aug 2026How the Meta trial could change social media for young peopleThe trial stems from a lawsuit filed in 2023 by 29 US states, in which they claim numerous violations of federal and state privacy laws for children.18 Aug 20263 Aug 2026Malaysian boy on trial for allegedly murdering girl in schoolThe high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.3 Aug 2026...
