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Public health
fromwww.amny.com
23 hours ago

Op-Ed | Governor's Hochul's tobacco tax will reduce teen nicotine addiction | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's proposed tobacco tax aims to reduce teen vape use and protect youth from nicotine addiction.
#social-media-ban
#conversion-therapy
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Kentucky governor condemns Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear condemned the Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy, calling it torture and a misuse of faith.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Kentucky governor condemns Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear condemned the Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy, calling it torture and a misuse of faith.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

New York's Hochul proposes stricter youth online gambling rules

New York plans to enhance online gambling oversight to protect youth and prevent addiction.
Poker
fromCard Player
4 days ago

US Senators File Bill Banning Most Prediction Market Betting - Poker News

A Utah senator proposed a bill to ban prediction markets resembling sports betting to protect minors and uphold state gaming laws.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromIndependent
10 months ago

'Wild west' of social media is unacceptable, says Media Minister, as Coalition considers a ban for children under 16

The Government is considering stricter age-verification for teenagers on social media.
A potential social media ban for children under 16 is being discussed.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Keir Starmer says UK will have to act' to curb addictive features of social media

Keir Starmer supports banning addictive social media features to protect young users from harmful algorithms.
Digital life
fromTNW | Apps
1 week ago

Meta & YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta and Google were found liable for creating addictive platforms harming a young woman's mental health, resulting in a $3 million verdict.
fromIndependent
10 months ago
Social media marketing

'Wild west' of social media is unacceptable, says Media Minister, as Coalition considers a ban for children under 16

#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Starmer tells social media companies things will change' on addictive features

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for action against addictive social media features affecting youth.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
US politics

Young men need role models, PM told or UK risks Andrew Tate-inspired generation

The Independent is committed to quality journalism accessible to all, supporting on-ground reporting across various societal issues.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Starmer tells social media companies things will change' on addictive features

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for action against addictive social media features affecting youth.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'We must take strong action' - Government exploring ways to ban sunbeds as way of cancer prevention

A ban on commercial sunbed use is advocated to reduce health risks, particularly for children and young people.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Farm Safety Roundup, Ep 18: Growing safely with Chad Roberts and Drew Spoelstra

Farms are both workplaces and homes, creating unique safety risks for youth and new workers.
UK politics
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

UK Politicians Continue to Miss the Point in Latest Social Media Ban Proposal

The UK is advancing a ban on social media for young people, shifting regulatory power to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Father of meningitis victim, 18, tells of family's immeasurable' devastation

We are incredibly proud parents to two wonderful daughters. Juliette is a force in this world. With her beautifully positive energy, she spread fun, love and happiness to those around her and she continues to do so now.
Public health
#social-media-addiction
Law
fromKFI AM 640
3 weeks ago

Gary & Shannon Break Down Legal Theory Of Social Media Addiction Lawsuits | KFI AM 640

Meta and Google face trial over allegations their platforms use addictive design features deliberately targeting young users, causing mental health damage.
Digital life
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
1 month ago

More teen social media bans are coming, but will they work?

Multiple countries are implementing or considering social media bans for teenagers, driven by concerns about platform safety and parental pressure on governments to protect younger users.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Government consultation on children's online safety to look at AI chatbots

The consultation on improving the safety and wellbeing of children online will include looking into the dangers posed by AI chatbots, the Government has said. The initiative, which is to launch next week, will seek advice from experts, parents, young people, teachers, and industry representatives on which measures should be implemented to improve online safety for children.
UK news
#social-media-regulation
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

UK ministers face mounting pressure to restrict gambling advertising

UK ministers are facing renewed pressure to tighten restrictions on gambling advertising, after new polling revealed strong public support for a far tougher approach to promotions and sponsorship. Gambling regulation has been the subject of increasingly heated debate in recent years, with governments introducing tighter controls on online slots, higher industry taxes and a statutory levy to fund addiction treatment. However, advertising rules have remained largely untouched, despite the scale of promotional activity rising sharply since market deregulation in 2005.
UK politics
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Online slots face more stringent restrictions in the UK, calls for gambling ad bans ramp up - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK tightens rules and targets online slots advertising due to concerns about addiction, youth exposure, and widespread digital promotion, including social media and Tube adverts.
Digital life
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Australian social media ban aims to save teens from predatory algorithms'

A law will block under-16s from social media starting December 10 to protect them from addictive, predatory algorithms and online harms.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Brentwood passes tobacco ordinance banning retailers within 500 feet of schools

In May, the city had proposed that the tobacco ordinance also include public libraries, youth centers, and any business establishment likely to be frequented by minors, such as arcades, bowling alleys, or skating rinks, among others, to be defined as youth-oriented establishments. It also proposed a 250-foot distance requirement from those establishments.
Public health
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

UK online age verification test cuts visits to porn sites in half

The UK is implementing a new internet age verification protocol to restrict access to harmful content for those under 18.
fromSocial Media Today
8 months ago

X Implements Age Checking Measures to Align with New Laws

In response to the new requirements under Ireland's Online Safety Code, all major platforms including X are mandated to implement age-checking measures to protect younger users.
Privacy technologies
Digital life
fromSocial Media Today
8 months ago

Meta Supports EU Push for New App Access Restrictions for Teens

Meta supports establishing a Digital Majority Age in the EU, potentially limiting social media access to individuals over 15.
France news
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

In effort to protect children, France bans smoking at parks and beaches

France enacts a smoking ban in public areas to protect children and promote a tobacco-free generation by 2032.
EU data protection
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
9 months ago

Protecting Minors Online Must Not Come at the Cost of Privacy and Free Expression

The European Commission's draft guidelines for online safety must prioritize privacy and free expression for minors.
There are concerns that age verification technologies may lead to discrimination and invasion of privacy.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
9 months ago

Teacher who preyed on children as young as 14 banned from classroom

Watkins, previously of Sunbower Avenue, Dunstable, arranged to meet boys aged between 14 and 16 on the dating app Grindr.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Police in England and Wales identify 287 child sexual exploitation cases for review

"We need to look at the action we need to take so that people do not carry around those criminal convictions for the rest of their lives."
UK politics
#tobacco-ban
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

What Texas's Age-Gating Law Gets Wrong About Kids and Tech

It's like arguing over the age kids can use a community swimming pool-but not bothering to teach them how to swim.
Digital life
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
10 months ago

State Assembly passes #Right2RemainSilent Act aiming to ensure juvenile suspects receive legal counsel before police interrogation | amNewYork

New York legislation mandates legal counsel for minors before waiving Miranda rights during interrogation.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

ICE to detain illegal migrant who posed as high school-aged teen - despite being 24-year-old Venezuelan dad

A 24-year-old man impersonated a teenager to enroll in an Ohio high school, raising serious concerns about safety and legality.
#california
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
11 months ago

Despite Newsom's objections, Democrats approve striking penalty for soliciting older teens from bill

California lawmakers amended a bill, removing tougher penalties for soliciting 16- and 17-year-olds for sex.
Republicans criticized Democrats for being lenient on sex offenses involving older teens.
fromLindsey Gamble
11 months ago

Pinterest Launches In-App Alerts to Help Teens Stay Focused During School Hours - Lindsey Gamble

Pinterest's new notification feature encourages students to pause app use during school hours, marking a proactive step in promoting focus and supporting classroom regulations.
Privacy professionals
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