Social media regulation debate3 days agoUK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media banDiscussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.3 days ago6 days agoInstagram investigating AI profiles 'fetishising' disabled peopleAccounts pretending to have conditions like Down's Syndrome have amassed thousands of followers6 days ago24 Feb 2026Leigh-Anne Pinnock: Social media should be banned for under-16sThe singer tells BBC Breakfast that she thinks trolling and online bullying is getting worse.24 Feb 202616 Feb 2026Bereaved mum in tears as data campaign to become lawThe data of deceased children will now be preserved by social media companies within five days.16 Feb 202616 Feb 2026We will do battle with AI chatbots as we did with Grok, says StarmerThe government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.16 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Children bombarded with weight loss drug ads online, says commissionerThe Children's Commissioner suggested social media advertising for children should be banned.11 Feb 202611 Feb 2026India orders social media firms to remove unlawful content within three hoursCritics worry the rules would be a compliance challenge for tech platforms and could expand censorship.11 Feb 20267 Feb 2026The woman tasked with kicking Australian kids off social mediaAfter decades working in the private tech industry, Julia Inman Grant now finds herself on the other side.7 Feb 20266 Feb 2026TikTok told to change 'addictive design' by EU or face massive finesTikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.6 Feb 2026...
