The law follows mounting evidence linking heavy social media use to youth mental health risks and growing pressure on ...

Enforcement authority is granted to the New York attorney general, who can seek civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation.

Social media platforms are being put on notice in New York state. On Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul negotiated a chapter amendment and signed legislation that will require social media platforms to display ...

Despite a growing recognition from young people of social media’s potential harms, use of the top platforms has remained steady. More than 90% of teens report using YouTube, by far the most ...

May 7—Teens and adults don't understand the consequences of cyber bullying and extortion through social media, said attorney Patrick Caver, and more education is needed to alert them to the dangers.

In August of 2021, documentary filmmaker Lauren Greenfield (The Queen of Versailles, winner of the Sundance Best Documentary Director award) turned her cameras on the first in-person assembly after ...

MOORHEAD — A new report from the Minnesota Attorney General calls out the harmful effects of AI and social media on young people. Attorney General Keith Ellison says his report details how young ...

Scrolling through Facebook Marketplace or local community groups has become second nature. A new couch, fridge, pair of ...

Cell phones and screens can help kids learn in school. In an increasingly technological world, prudent use of technology will ...

Australia is the first country to take such sweeping action, but many countries, including the United States, are considering ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." (Above, a scene from Lauren Greenfield's new five-part documentary on teens and social media.) In August ...