Tag: social media
Teens’mental health may be hurt by phones and social media
Social media may have an impact on mental health but it depends on an individual’s background, social media platforms they use and their view of the Internet, a study said. The study also found that young people’s response to social media fluctuates from one person to the next. However, it added that it is not known whether social media causes depression.
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The Supreme Court protects the future of moderation
The US Supreme Court has ruled that it’s protected by the First Amendment to the US Constitution to allow social media companies to decide what content is made available on their platforms. The court also ruled that social media platforms have the right to decide what is and is not allowed to be published on their own platforms.
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Meta will cover up the suicide and eating disorder content in teens because of government pressure
Social media platform Meta has announced that teens will be able to hide content in sensitive categories on their accounts. They will also be able to have their settings changed to make them less Interested in certain kinds of content on social media. The change affects recommended posts in Search and Explore that can be sensitive or low-quality.
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