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A new NDR format called 'Rabbit Hole' aims to educate young people on distinguishing AI-generated fake content from facts amid a surge of misinformation on social media.

Manufacturers are reducing alcohol content in alcoholic beverages as young people are drinking less.

A report from Mieli ry highlights the growing exposure of boys to anti-female content on social media, particularly through digital gaming.

A controversial video featuring young women humorously referencing a recent bomb explosion outside the US embassy in Oslo has drawn significant backlash, including from their parent party, who condemned the content.

The article discusses the impact of social media influencers on teenagers and highlights a recent online conflict involving Nigerian content creators over a school renovation project.

A study by Sitra reveals that 58% of political content served to young people on social media is right-wing.

A study finds that social media algorithms expose young Europeans to a significant amount of right-wing political content.

Australia has implemented new digital safety regulations requiring users to prove they are over 18 years old to access pornography and restricted online content.

The youth portal 'funk' has discontinued the podcast 'Brave Mädchen' after just ten episodes due to its overly simplistic content.

A young man was convicted for trespassing after documenting an unauthorized intrusion into a construction site in Finland for social media content.

A new initiative aims to enrich the 'Latvia's School Bag' program with cultural projects focusing on children and youth, supported by grants from the State Culture Capital Foundation.

The article discusses the importance of banning harmful social media content while emphasizing the need for education and parental involvement.

A library instructor discusses the importance of reading long texts amidst the trends of shorter content formats favored by modern youths.

Instagram is set to notify parents if their children repeatedly search for terms related to self-harm and suicide, aiming to increase parental awareness about harmful content.

Darmstadt computer scientist Christian Reuter discusses how social media manipulates users and shares his views on youth bans.

Spain's Ministry of Consumption plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to individuals under 16, and restrict those with high caffeine content until the age of 18.

Ecuador's National Assembly is considering a law to prohibit children under 15 from using social media to protect their integrity and reduce risks associated with premature exposure to inappropriate content and cyberbullying.

France is considering a social media ban as families take legal action against TikTok following the tragic suicide of a teenager inundated with harmful content from the platform.

Minnesota State Rep. Leigh Finke expresses concerns over age verification laws for adult sites, arguing that they could limit access to educational content for LGBTQ youth.

Influencer Hytalo Santos and his husband have been sentenced to eight years in prison for producing sexual content involving teenagers in Brazil.

Readers of Dagens Nyheter express their views on the situation in Sweden and the world as well as the content of DN on February 18.

The EU is investigating the AI chatbot Grok, connected to Elon Musk's platform X, amid concerns over generated inappropriate content, while a significant trial against social media companies is underway in Los Angeles concerning their impact on youth well-being.

The article discusses Prime Video's successful focus on youth content, exemplified by the film franchise 'Culpables', which has garnered over 100 million views globally.

RJ Rafat and other prominent voices from Lucknow shared their experiences in radio, podcasting, and content creation during a youth discussion at Sahitya Aaj Tak.

Content creators often face financial instability while being popular among the youth, as their monetization methods clash with journalistic ethics.

A teenager in Ceará, Brazil, is under investigation for using artificial intelligence to create fake intimate images of at least 15 young victims, with the content reportedly published on a pornographic website.

On Safer Internet Day, participants struggled to distinguish between human-written text and AI-generated content, highlighting risks associated with technology.

There has been a shocking 26.8% rise in suicides among Polish children aged 7-19 years, highlighting a critical lack of timely support for those in crisis due to psychological abuse and harmful online content.

The EU's announcement that TikTok must change how the app operates or face large fines marks the beginning of a new development in controlling user content, according to internet expert Måns Jonasson.

Literary scholar Maarja Vaino compares the fame of Mati Unt in his youth to that of modern content creators, highlighting his impact on youth literature.

The EU has instructed TikTok to modify its 'addictive design' or face substantial fines, citing breaches of digital content regulations aimed at protecting young users.

A study reveals troubling financial interests behind social media content on testosterone testing and therapy, conducted by Emma Grundtvig Gram from the University of Copenhagen along with researchers from the University of Sydney.

A tragic incident in Ghaziabad, India, where three teenage sisters jumped to their deaths from their ninth-floor apartment following a dispute with their parents over the confiscation of their mobile phone, has sparked renewed discussions about the impact of digital content and cultural obsession on youth.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to prohibit access to social networks like TikTok and Instagram for children and teenagers under 16 as part of new measures to address hateful content and misinformation.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced a ban on access to social networks like TikTok and Instagram for children under 16, alongside a five-point plan to evaluate platforms based on hate content and misinformation.

Elon Musk criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, labeling him a 'tyrant' for proposing a ban on social media for individuals under 16 and measures to tackle hateful content online.

Italian priest Don Alberto Ravagnani, known for attracting youth to the Church through social media, has announced his resignation from the priesthood following criticism over his fitness-themed content and advertising partnerships.

Spanish President Pedro Sánchez announced that access to social networks will be prohibited for minors under 16 years old, along with measures to combat misinformation and illegal content.

The Gen.EU project, launched on December 1, 2025, involves a consortium of European media focusing on issues affecting youth, such as housing, labor market futures, educational challenges, minority discrimination, and climate change consequences.

The article discusses the challenges of navigating digital sexuality and the insatiable curiosity of youth in accessing explicit content.

The article discusses TikTok's decision to remove certain content from MEP Grzegorz Braun, including specific videos, and examines the implications for his reach on the platform along with societal reactions to hate speech.

Thuringia's Prime Minister Voigt advocates for a smartphone ban for children under 14 to protect them from violent and pornographic content and sexual harassment, igniting debate among education experts and in the Bundestag.