Instagram will warn parents if children search for self-harm
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.
Dangers of Social Media: 'What is emotional gets clicked more often'
Darmstadt computer scientist Christian Reuter discusses how social media manipulates users and shares his views on youth bans.
Consumption will prohibit the sale of energy drinks to those under 16 years and to those under 18 for those with higher caffeine content
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.
National Assembly processes law that prohibits the use of social media before the age of 15
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.
TikTok's algorithm showed Marie self-harm videos. It became too much
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.
Transgender Minnesota lawmaker pushes back on adult site age verification bill over fears of overreach
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.
Hytalo Santos and husband sentenced for content with sexual connotation involving teenagers
Influencer Hytalo Santos and his husband have been sentenced to eight years in prison for producing sexual content involving teenagers in Brazil.
Letters to the Editor. Noted by DN’s readers on February 18
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.
EU investigates AI bot Grok - could face fines
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 success of 'Culpables' and Prime Video's bet on youth content: "When you catch young people, you grow with them as their tastes change"
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.
The Game of Radio, Podcasts, and Content Creation... RJ from Lucknow Speaks Openly
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.
"Many find themselves in precarious situations": the perilous path of information content creators, balancing journalism and influence
Content creators often face financial instability while being popular among the youth, as their monetization methods clash with journalistic ethics.
Teen investigated for using AI to create fake intimate images of youths in Ceará
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.
Recognizing artificial intelligence becomes increasingly difficult; Safer Internet Day reminds of technology risks
On Safer Internet Day, participants struggled to distinguish between human-written text and AI-generated content, highlighting risks associated with technology.
Alarm for adults! Polish children are dying in silence. 'Unexpected increase'
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.
Fines threaten TikTok - 'war over users' feeds'
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.
Vaino: Mati Unt was once a star like today's content creators
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.
EU tells TikTok to change 'addictive' design
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.
Influencers Convince Young Men They Have a Problem - and Earn from It
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.
Tragedy in India: 3 teenage girls commit suicide after being deprived of their phone
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.
Social Media: Spain: No TikTok for children under 16 years
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.
Social Media: Spain: No TikTok for Children Under 16 Years
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 calls Spanish PM a ‘tyrant’ over plan to ban under-16s from social media and curb hateful content
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.
An 'influencer priest' from Italy leaves the priesthood amid criticism for his 'fitness' videos and collaboration with a supplement brand
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.
Spain will prohibit access to social networks for those under 16 years old
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 has started. OKO.press in an international consortium with content for youth
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.
Grok, Jandroković, DP, In the Name of Family and Digital Sexuality
The article discusses the challenges of navigating digital sexuality and the insatiable curiosity of youth in accessing explicit content.
Braun's Troubles on TikTok: Platform Removes Content of MEP
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.
Smartphone ban for under-14s? 'Adult offenders are the problem,' say the Greens
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.