underage social media users
Mother Fights Social Media Platforms After Teen Son's Suicide: The Deadly Impact of Algorithmic Content
Dec 12, 2025 02:49 am CST
A French mother is seeking justice after her 15-year-old son's suicide, which she attributes to harmful social media algorithms that promoted suicide-related content. As France considers restricting teen access to social media platforms, this case highlights the growing global concern about digital platforms' impact on youth mental health and calls for greater accountability from tech companies to protect vulnerable users.
How Australian Teenagers Are Circumventing the National Social Media Ban: Methods and Concerns
Dec 10, 2025 05:39 pm CST
Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for users under 16 has officially taken effect, but teenagers are quickly finding innovative ways to bypass these restrictions. From using parents' photos for verification to exploiting VPNs and makeup techniques that fool age verification systems, this article examines the various methods teens are employing and the concerns raised by imperfect verification technologies that may be exposing younger users to inappropriate content.