Meta will automatically place users under 18 into stricter content settings modeled after the U.S. movie rating system, aiming to make Instagram safer and more age-appropriate for minors.

Psychologists warn that oversharing isn’t just a slip in communication—it’s a behavioral pattern rooted in fear of rejection, the hunger for acceptance, and often, unresolved past wounds.

Despite enabling the platform’s so-called “restricted mode”—designed to block mature themes such as sexual content—the researchers quickly stumbled across troubling suggestions.

Merriam-Webster’s latest edition adds terms from tech, social media, and modern culture, reflecting the language of today’s digital world

The Greek PM cited concerns about online safety, AI risks, and the well-being of younger generations.

A man was detained after posting abusive and threatening messages against Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis on social media, with references made amid unrest in Nepal. He now faces multiple charges

Cambridge adds over 6,000 new words shaped by online culture, including viral slang terms like “delulu,” “skibidi,” and “tradwife,” reflecting the growing influence of social media and AI on everyday language

The rise of social media has expanded bullying beyond school walls, creating deeper psychological impacts on children and teenagers. Experts stress the urgent need for prevention, early intervention, and specialized training in child and adolescent mental health

Tourism professor Dimitrios Buhalis explains, the shift is structural: “Social media democratizes travel. Visitors create the image of a place, not official campaigns. It’s value co-creation.”

A leading surgeons’ association warns that some doctors in Greece are luring patients with unproven “painless” treatments promoted on social media and TV, fueling dangerous misinformation and undermining trust in the country’s healthcare system

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The age verification system, which began development in early 2025, is part of a broader EU effort to create age-appropriate digital services and environments

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Contrary to the stereotype of millennials as tech-savvy and digitally invincible, the research suggests they remain vulnerable — particularly in areas involving love and money

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The move comes amid a broader international reckoning on youth and digital consumption.

The news agency said digital governance ministers from the trio of EU countries “are coordinating on the proposal ahead of a meeting with their European Union counterparts on June 6