In the wake of US social media verdicts, a look at what limits other countries have imposed for kids

Dual jury verdicts this week have validated longstanding concerns about the dangers of social media for young people. But the U.S. lacks federal regulation that meaningfully addresses these harms. On Wednesday,

Austria becomes latest to propose social media ban for children

Austria has announced plans to ban social media for children aged under 14, becoming the latest country to consider introducing restrictions for children online. It follows lengthy negotiations within the conservative-led three-party coalition government, but it is not yet clear how or when the ban will be implemented.

Austria Plans Social-Media Ban for Kids as It Awaits EU Rules

Austria plans to announce a sweeping ban on social media for children and add school classes on digital competency, moving ahead of the European Union’s efforts to protect kids from online addiction.

Verdicts against social media companies carry consequences. But questions linger

Two landmark jury verdicts against social media companies have arrived in a long line of lawsuits alleging harm to children who use platforms including Instagram and YouTube.

SpaceX's listing stirs up social media frenzy, ticker bets

By Niket Nishant and Shashwat Chauhan March 27 (Reuters) - From rocket launches drawing millions of YouTube views to social media frenzy over its potential listing, SpaceX's debut is shaping up to be a landmark moment for Wall Street.

A Legal Decision That Could Change Social Media

Jurors found Meta and Google liable for building apps that inflicted mental-health problems on a teenager, and similar lawsuits are on the horizon.

Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTube

A Colorado woman whose son died from a fentanyl-laced pill he bought through social media is celebrating a pair of verdicts this week against Meta and YouTube.