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Is the TikTok War Over? US and China Reportedly Find a Path Forward
OpenAI on Tuesday announced new safety measures for children and teenagers using ChatGPT, while confirming a different approach for adults. The company said users over 18 will be treated “like adults,” meaning the chatbot may provide sensitive information, such as on self-harm, if framed as educational. OpenAI also teased a privilege system res...
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OpenAI Plans Stricter Protections for Teens, Expands Privacy for Adult Users
OpenAI on Tuesday announced new safety measures for children and teenagers using ChatGPT, while confirming a different approach for adults. The company said users over 18 will be treated “like adults,” meaning the chatbot may provide sensitive information, such as on self-harm, if framed as educational. OpenAI also teased a privilege system res...
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This Japanese Town Wants To Limit Smartphone Use For Residents To Two Hours
The proposal aims to reduce excessive screen time and its negative impact on physical and mental health.
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Screen Addiction: Doctor Explains The Silent Crisis Among Youth
Dr. Trideep Choudhury, Consultant Psychiatrist, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, explains why screen addiction is not an official diagnosis but a growing mental health crisis, and how families and schools can intervene early.
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Who Is Ethan Guo? The 19-Year-Old US Influencer Pilot Stranded In Antarctica
He was on a mission to fly solo to all seven continents to raise $1 million for cancer research when his journey hit a roadblock.
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Are You Addicted To Your Phone? Watch Out For These Signs
There are several signs that might indicate an unhealthy attachment to ones phone, ranging from anxiety without it to neglecting real-world responsibilities and connections.
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Family Of 4, Including 2 Teens, Die By Suicide In Madhya Pradesh
Four members of a family, including a 45-year-old man and his two teenage children, allegedly committed suicide on Saturday by consuming sulphas tablets in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, police said.
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Meta Announces New Safety Features for Instagram Teen Accounts, Adult-Managed Profiles for Children
Meta announced a couple of new safety features for teen accounts on Instagram on Wednesday. The Menlo Park-based social media giant said it is expanding its Teen Account protection and safety features to offer more tools to teenagers while they exchange messages with other users via the platform’s direct messaging (DM) feature.
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Parental Alcohol Permission Linked To Risky Drinking: Study
Children and teenagers of any age who taste alcohol with their parent's permission are more likely to engage in risky drinking in young adulthood. That was the finding of a new study my colleagues and I published in the journal Addictive Behaviours.
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Could CT Scan Increase Cancer Risk? New Research Reveals The Link
The study highlights that while the risk from a single scan is low, it is not zero. Children and teenagers are at higher risk because their bodies are still developing.
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14 Children Arrested On Suspicion Of Manslaughter After UK Teen Dies In Fire
British police have said 14 children aged between 11 and 14 were arrested in a northeastern English town after a teenage boy died in a fire at an industrial park.
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Iceland Minister Quits After Confessing To Having A Child With Teenage Boy
Iceland minister Asthildur Loa Thorsdottir got into a physical relationship with a 15-year-old more than three decades ago and gave birth to his child at the age of 23.
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Teenagers Shouldn't Skip Breakfast, Here's Why
Children's Diet: Skipping meals, especially breakfast can lead to health issues such as nutrient deficiencies, reduced concentration and low energy.
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Encouraging Body Positivity In Children: Cosmetologist Offers Valuable Tips
Parents should encourage open conversations. Parents should help them and motivate them to focus on their health to eat right, to exercise, to do everything in moderation, cultivate hobbies.
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Excessive Mobile Use Linked To Depression In Teens: AIIMS Bhopal Study
Growing dependence on mobile phones among children and teenagers is leading to a surge in mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, according to a new study.
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Is the TikTok War Over? US and China Reportedly Find a Path Forward
OpenAI on Tuesday announced new safety measures for children and teenagers using ChatGPT, while confirming a different approach for adults. The company said users over 18 will be treated “like adults,” meaning the chatbot may provide sensitive information, such as on self-harm, if framed as educational. OpenAI also teased a privilege system res...
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OpenAI Plans Stricter Protections for Teens, Expands Privacy for Adult Users
OpenAI on Tuesday announced new safety measures for children and teenagers using ChatGPT, while confirming a different approach for adults. The company said users over 18 will be treated “like adults,” meaning the chatbot may provide sensitive information, such as on self-harm, if framed as educational. OpenAI also teased a privilege system res...
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This Japanese Town Wants To Limit Smartphone Use For Residents To Two Hours
The proposal aims to reduce excessive screen time and its negative impact on physical and mental health.
-
Screen Addiction: Doctor Explains The Silent Crisis Among Youth
Dr. Trideep Choudhury, Consultant Psychiatrist, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, explains why screen addiction is not an official diagnosis but a growing mental health crisis, and how families and schools can intervene early.
-
Who Is Ethan Guo? The 19-Year-Old US Influencer Pilot Stranded In Antarctica
He was on a mission to fly solo to all seven continents to raise $1 million for cancer research when his journey hit a roadblock.
-
Are You Addicted To Your Phone? Watch Out For These Signs
There are several signs that might indicate an unhealthy attachment to ones phone, ranging from anxiety without it to neglecting real-world responsibilities and connections.
-
Family Of 4, Including 2 Teens, Die By Suicide In Madhya Pradesh
Four members of a family, including a 45-year-old man and his two teenage children, allegedly committed suicide on Saturday by consuming sulphas tablets in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, police said.
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Meta Announces New Safety Features for Instagram Teen Accounts, Adult-Managed Profiles for Children
Meta announced a couple of new safety features for teen accounts on Instagram on Wednesday. The Menlo Park-based social media giant said it is expanding its Teen Account protection and safety features to offer more tools to teenagers while they exchange messages with other users via the platform’s direct messaging (DM) feature.
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Parental Alcohol Permission Linked To Risky Drinking: Study
Children and teenagers of any age who taste alcohol with their parent's permission are more likely to engage in risky drinking in young adulthood. That was the finding of a new study my colleagues and I published in the journal Addictive Behaviours.
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Could CT Scan Increase Cancer Risk? New Research Reveals The Link
The study highlights that while the risk from a single scan is low, it is not zero. Children and teenagers are at higher risk because their bodies are still developing.
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14 Children Arrested On Suspicion Of Manslaughter After UK Teen Dies In Fire
British police have said 14 children aged between 11 and 14 were arrested in a northeastern English town after a teenage boy died in a fire at an industrial park.
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Iceland Minister Quits After Confessing To Having A Child With Teenage Boy
Iceland minister Asthildur Loa Thorsdottir got into a physical relationship with a 15-year-old more than three decades ago and gave birth to his child at the age of 23.
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Teenagers Shouldn't Skip Breakfast, Here's Why
Children's Diet: Skipping meals, especially breakfast can lead to health issues such as nutrient deficiencies, reduced concentration and low energy.
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Encouraging Body Positivity In Children: Cosmetologist Offers Valuable Tips
Parents should encourage open conversations. Parents should help them and motivate them to focus on their health to eat right, to exercise, to do everything in moderation, cultivate hobbies.
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Excessive Mobile Use Linked To Depression In Teens: AIIMS Bhopal Study
Growing dependence on mobile phones among children and teenagers is leading to a surge in mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, according to a new study.
