Social media regulation debate4 hrs agoAustralians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislationFirms like Meta, Google and TikTok should face "substantial" penalties if they don't give the option, minister says.4 hrs ago5 days agoWill social media ban affect young food influencer's dream?Arthur, from Weston-super-Mare, has amassed millions of views for videos where he tries out local food spots.5 days ago5 days agoSocial media 'spiral' found after sister's deathThe sister of Blake Gallier, from Kent, says she "needed to know" what she watched before her death.5 days ago28 Aug 2026'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.28 Aug 202627 Aug 2026Reform of all social media should come with Meta changes, UN says California's attorney general is now looking at TikTok and YouTube to enact teen safety features. 27 Aug 202627 Aug 2026What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the dealOther social media firms are yet to respond, while the debate from campaigners is far from over.27 Aug 202626 Aug 2026Meta's $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for social media on child safetyPerhaps our days of doomscrolling are numbered, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.26 Aug 202626 Aug 2026Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm childrenThe deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.26 Aug 202624 Aug 2026New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media banThe government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.24 Aug 2026...
