Researchers at the Cybersafety Research Center found that more than half of social media child safety protections don’t work ...

Social media feeds are becoming more customizable as platforms like Threads, Instagram, and TikTok introduce tools that let users directly influence the algorithms powering their recommendations.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Sixteen years after “The Social Network” chronicled the rise of Facebook, audiences are getting their first look at its highly anticipated follow-up. Sony Pictures has unveiled the trailer for “The ...

Social media platforms will be blocked for children under the age of 16 in a historic move from Sir Keir Starmer, as he said a “total ban is the right choice”. The prime minister announced the ...

Over the past months, many countries have announced plans to restrict social media access for children and teens. Australia became the first to implement such measures at the end of last year, setting ...

Social media companies claim their platforms are safe for kids, promoting safety features that include restricting searches ...

Global push to restrict kids’ social media use accelerates as nations roll out bans and strict age‑verification rules.

Researchers found that teens can discover harmful content, connect with unknown adults and easily bypass time limits.

A campaign for stronger online safety measures for children in the U.S. is gaining steam with recent jury verdicts against ...

Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent ...

Child exploitation is a horrific crime and every day, we work aggressively to fight this kind of abuse both on and off our ...