Australia has banned social media for kids under 16. A U.S. parent and public health leader explains why bans may miss the real risks—and what may work better.
Lee Tilghman reflects on logging off at the height of her career.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in February 2025, launched a request for information seeking public comment about how social media platforms’ “adverse actions” against users and user content may ...
For years, the narrative surrounding teenagers’ use of digital technology has been one of alarm. Time spent scrolling through ...
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Most Americans know we are living through a profound transformation in how information is consumed and shared. Just a decade ago, traditional newsrooms still shaped much of the public conversation.