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Instagram Unveils Sweeping Changes for Users Under Age 18

Instagram Unveils Sweeping Changes for Users Under Age 18The app, which is popular with teenagers, introduced new settings and features aimed at addressing inappropriate online contact and content, and improving sleep for users under 18. Powered by WPeMatico https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Mike Isaac and Natasha Singer

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FTC Bars Messaging App NGL From Serving Users Under Age 18

FTC Bars Messaging App NGL From Serving Users Under Age 18The move against the app NGL by the Federal Trade Commission was the first time the agency barred an online service from hosting minors. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Cecilia Kang

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Senators Denounce Tech Companies Over Child Sex Abuse Online

Senators Denounce Tech Companies Over Child Sex Abuse OnlineSenators criticized the chief executives of Meta, TikTok, Snap, X and Discord for not doing enough to prevent child sexual abuse online, amid rising fears over how the platforms affect youths. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Cecilia Kang and David McCabe

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Silicon Valley Battles States Over New Online Safety Laws for Children

Silicon Valley Battles States Over New Online Safety Laws for ChildrenLawsuits filed by NetChoice, which represents companies including TikTok and Meta, have stalled protection efforts in three states. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Natasha Singer

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U.S. Regulators Propose New Online Privacy Safeguards for Children

U.S. Regulators Propose New Online Privacy Safeguards for ChildrenThe F.T.C. called for sweeping changes that could curb how social media, game and learning apps use and monetize youngsters’ data. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Natasha Singer

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Meta Sued Over Features That Hook Children to Instagram, Facebook

Meta Sued Over Features That Hook Children to Instagram, FacebookMore than three dozen states and the District of Columbia accused the tech giant of knowingly using addictive features to draw in and retain children and teenagers. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Cecilia Kang and Natasha Singer

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Australia Fines X for Not Providing Information on Child Abuse Content

Australia Fines X for Not Providing Information on Child Abuse ContentThe service formerly known as Twitter told Australian regulators that its automated detection of abusive material had declined after Elon Musk bought it. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Kate Conger

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As Red States Curb Social Media, Did Montana’s TikTok Ban Go Too Far?

As Red States Curb Social Media, Did Montana’s TikTok Ban Go Too Far?Montana is at the forefront of a wave of new tech laws passed by Republican-led states. Some give parents control over their children’s social media accounts. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Natasha Singer, Sapna Maheshwari and David McCabe

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YouTube Ads May Have Led to Online Tracking of Children, Research Says

YouTube Ads May Have Led to Online Tracking of Children, Research SaysYouTube’s advertising practices on kids’ channels could have resulted in companies tracking children across the web, a report said. Powered by WPeMatico http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Nico Grant, Natasha Singer and Aaron Krolik

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What to Know About Limiting Your Child’s Screen Time

What to Know About Limiting Your Child’s Screen TimeConcerned parents have many tools, including free software from Apple and Google, to actively oversee how children use their tech.http://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/Technology.xmlNYT > Technologyhttps://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.pngTechnology124Brian X. Chen Powered by WPeMatico

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