Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content

Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.

Britney Spears' Instagram disappears after comments about music industry

Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”

Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows

Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.

TikTok, Meta, X CEOs to testify before US Senate on child safety in January

The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.

Court document alleges Meta willingly designed its platforms to hook kids: report

The complaint also claims Meta knew, but never disclosed, it had received millions of complaints about underage users on Instagram but only acted on some of those accounts.

Airlines warn passengers of fake social media account scams

Travelers have increasingly relied on social media platforms to contact airlines regarding flight issues so they can avoid waiting on hold for a customer service agent.

FTC plans to hire child psychologists to help regulate internet use for kids, teens

The Federal Trade Commission plans to hire child psychologists who can guide the organization's work to keep young Americans safe while using the internet.

Virginia AG to discuss Instagram investigation developments

Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares is set to make an announcement on his investigation into social media's impact on students and their mental health.

Elon Musk's X to test $1 subscription fee for new users

The site formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in two countries in an effort to cut down on the spam and fake accounts.