France’s Constitutional Council blocked an under-15 social media ban, raising questions over free expression, age verification and online privacy.

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Several WhatsApp users say they were wrongly suspended after automated moderation errors, raising concerns about appeals, access, and false positives.

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Florence just opened a digital addiction clinic for teenagers — and it points to the next phase of Australia's world-first social media crackdown.

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Google settled YouTube claims brought by a Florida teen, leaving Meta, TikTok, and Snap to face a July trial over social media addiction.

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TikTok is rolling out a £3.99 ad-free subscription in the UK, giving adults a paid option while keeping its free ad-supported feed in place.

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