Teen Social Media Risk
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Teen Social Media Debate Puts Big Tech In Crosshairs
Officials in India are publicly debating age restrictions for accessing social media, a potential fresh challenge to Big Tech in a massive market for users as global debate grows over online harms to children.
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Teens Turning To AI For Friendship But Experts Warn Of Mental Health Risk
The 15-year-old asks ChatGPT for guidance on back-to-school shopping, makeup colors, low-calorie choices at Smoothie King, plus ideas for her Sweet 16 and her younger sister's birthday party.
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New Zealand Teen Dies After Participating In 'Run It Straight' Challenge
A teen in New Zealand had dies from a serious head injury, after taking part in a rugby-inspired social media craze, 'run-it-straight challenge' that sees participants sprint and crash into each other.
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Are These Fad Diet Trends A Silent Killer?
Fad diet trends often gain traction through celebrity endorsements and social media trends. While some individuals may experience short-term benefits, the reliability and safety of these diets are frequently questionable.
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Is 13 Too Young to Have a TikTok or Instagram Account?
Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook, require users to be at least 13 years old to use their services. However, US surgeon general Vivek Murthy recently warned 13 is too young to join social media. It is worth noting that these apps and services do present some risks for younger people including bullying, misinformat...
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US Lawmakers Told of Security Risks From China-Owned TikTok
US officials on Wednesday stepped up warnings about the potential security risks from the fast-growing, Chinese-owned TikTok as a lawmaker unveiled legislation to ban the social media app from government devices.
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Social Media Linked to Higher Risk of Depression in Teen Girls: Study
Teenage girls are twice as likely as boys to show depressive symptoms linked to social media use, a study from Britain found.
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Teens Spending Too Much Time On Internet Are More Prone To Cyber Bullying
Study says, teenagers who spend more than 2 hours browsing through social media are at a higher risk of cyber bullying. These teenagers may experience social exclusion if any private information about them is being shared on social media.
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US Teenagers Post on Social Media Without Considering Privacy Risks: Survey
The Pennsylvania State University survey gathered information on social media behaviour from 588 teenagers in the US.
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Teen Social Media Debate Puts Big Tech In Crosshairs
Officials in India are publicly debating age restrictions for accessing social media, a potential fresh challenge to Big Tech in a massive market for users as global debate grows over online harms to children.
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Teens Turning To AI For Friendship But Experts Warn Of Mental Health Risk
The 15-year-old asks ChatGPT for guidance on back-to-school shopping, makeup colors, low-calorie choices at Smoothie King, plus ideas for her Sweet 16 and her younger sister's birthday party.
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New Zealand Teen Dies After Participating In 'Run It Straight' Challenge
A teen in New Zealand had dies from a serious head injury, after taking part in a rugby-inspired social media craze, 'run-it-straight challenge' that sees participants sprint and crash into each other.
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Are These Fad Diet Trends A Silent Killer?
Fad diet trends often gain traction through celebrity endorsements and social media trends. While some individuals may experience short-term benefits, the reliability and safety of these diets are frequently questionable.
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Is 13 Too Young to Have a TikTok or Instagram Account?
Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook, require users to be at least 13 years old to use their services. However, US surgeon general Vivek Murthy recently warned 13 is too young to join social media. It is worth noting that these apps and services do present some risks for younger people including bullying, misinformat...
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US Lawmakers Told of Security Risks From China-Owned TikTok
US officials on Wednesday stepped up warnings about the potential security risks from the fast-growing, Chinese-owned TikTok as a lawmaker unveiled legislation to ban the social media app from government devices.
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Social Media Linked to Higher Risk of Depression in Teen Girls: Study
Teenage girls are twice as likely as boys to show depressive symptoms linked to social media use, a study from Britain found.
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Teens Spending Too Much Time On Internet Are More Prone To Cyber Bullying
Study says, teenagers who spend more than 2 hours browsing through social media are at a higher risk of cyber bullying. These teenagers may experience social exclusion if any private information about them is being shared on social media.
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US Teenagers Post on Social Media Without Considering Privacy Risks: Survey
The Pennsylvania State University survey gathered information on social media behaviour from 588 teenagers in the US.
