This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. We often associate a lack of social media with isolation ...

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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday issued a ban on six more Chinese artificial intelligence and social media apps on government-issued devices. TikTok was already banned back in 2022.

"Even during school hours, smartphones remain a major part of adolescents' daily lives," Nagata added. "Smartphones can ...

Snapchat alerts users for all chat screenshots. Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger do so only with disappearing messages. Telegram and Signal restrict or block screenshots in secret chats. WhatsApp ...

The Commonwealth's long-awaited social media ban for under-16s came into effect this month. But some experts note a rise in alternatives to popular platforms as teens find ways to stay active on ...

Australia's new social media law goes into effect on December 10, 2025, and ahead of that date, Apple is sharing information on developer tools that are designed to help social media apps adhere to ...