At first, Alex's interest in social media seemed harmless. But it spiraled into obsession and then, on his 20th birthday, he died by suicide.

A Silicon Valley settlement isn't enough to address their pain of those who lost their children, writes Lennon Torres.

Following a fresh wave of criticism, Instagram says it is rolling out new safety features for teen accounts and surveying parents.

A new report suggests the safeguards Meta rolled out last year have failed to stem safety issues for young users

Original research informs and drives our action. It powers our advocacy, sharpens our demands, and helps drive systemic change across Big Tech.

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We joined over 60 orgs to urgently call on Congress to champion a safer, more responsible, and ethical digital future for our children.

Meta may have managed to kill a bipartisan bill to protect children online, but parents of children who have suffered from online harm are still putting

Dozens of families rallied outside Meta's office in New York City and held a vigil to send a message about protecting kids online.

Even before the threat of President Trump’s tariffs, there were questions about the company’s inability to make good on new ideas.

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