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Society & Culture

Instagram is going PG-13. Will that make a difference for teens?

by Cody Mello-Klein
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Society & Culture

Taking a break from Facebook and Instagram can boost emotional well-being, research finds

by Alena Kuzub
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Society & Culture

Instagram Reels or TikTok, which delivers more racy videos to teenagers? New Northeastern research provides answers

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by Cyrus Moulton
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Science & Technology

Will Meta’s new age controls reduce its mental health risks for teens? Expert says restrictions are needed

by Alena Kuzub
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Law

Why Meta could struggle to defend itself against 41 states (and D.C.) suing over Facebook, Instagram’s alleged harm to kids

by Cody Mello-Klein
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Society & Culture

How running enthusiast Laura Green became an IG influencer by making fun of herself

by Alena Kuzub
Law

Northeastern law student’s essay on ‘kidfluencers,’ perils of social media wins American Bar Association contest

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by Tanner Stening
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Health

Pink Sauce, viral TikTok condiment, leaves bad taste in mouth of Northeastern food safety expert

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
Society & Culture

Social media influencers must remain one step ahead of the competition, both in content and platform

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by Morgyn Joubert
Society & Culture

Free speech on social media doesn’t mean the same thing around the world

by Ian Thomsen
Society & Culture

Untested, Instagram’s new teen safety measures may not work

by Hillary Chabot
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The Push for Facebook Regulation Gathers Momentum

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by Tanner Stening