teen online safety
Australia Enforces Social Media Ban: Meta Removing Under-16 Users from Facebook and Instagram by December 10
Nov 20, 2025 06:49 am CST
Meta announces the removal of Australian users under 16 from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads starting December 4, ahead of Australia's new legislation banning minors from social media platforms. The law, effective December 10, requires all social media companies to remove underage users or face significant penalties, despite industry concerns about the impact on teens' social connections.
OpenAI Introduces Parental Controls for ChatGPT Following Teen Suicide Case
Sep 30, 2025 02:13 am CST
OpenAI is rolling out comprehensive parental control features for ChatGPT in response to a lawsuit involving teen suicide. These new safeguards allow parents to link accounts with their teenagers, limit sensitive content exposure, control data retention settings, and establish usage boundaries without accessing private conversations. This move comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny of AI companies regarding user safety, especially for minors.