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Google sued over suicide-related AI chats on school computer
The complaint is the first known negligence case over AI on Chromebooks.
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Will Meta's changes make a difference to teens' mental health?
New York Times: Here's what the experts say about yesterday's landmark settlement.
'Is this real?': Kiwi creator picked to race F1 great Max Verstappen
Taylor Serage will line up against the four-time world champion at Silverstone.
Cat in the Hat 'serial killer' isn't real, police say
South Yorkshire Police said there was no real Cat in the Hat threat.
Labour to back Govt’s social media ban bill at least to select committee
Labour discussed the bill at its caucus meeting today.
TikTok accused of promoting high-speed police-chase videos as 'thrilling'
The platform's AI-generated summaries have also called such videos 'exciting'.
Businessman awarded $200k in defamation case over TikTok allegations
The video made serious allegations about Amandeep Bakshi, which he said were false.
'This is so selfish': Backlash after 'mumfluencer' takes baby to the gym at night
The mother shared a clip of herself at the gym with her baby, working out at 9pm.
David Seymour: A phone ban for kids is not a rethink of my solution for social media harm
OPINION: The Government could prohibit those under 16 from possessing smart devices.
The breakup loop: Why TikTok's algorithm may keep you heartbroken
New York Times: "It kind of prolonged my grief because of the way it's designed."
TikTok contributes $1.2 billion to the NZ economy: But does it pay tax? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Brad Olsen, Infometrics chief executive, and TikTok's Amy Bradshaw reveal what's behind the latest numbers. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'Ripple effect': How TikTok boosts jobs and supply chains
About 368,000 Kiwis visit eateries via TikTok each month.
Machete-waving driver livestreamed burnouts before arrest, police allege
After a person watching the stream contacted police, the car was found and searched.
French Parliament backs social media ban for under-15s in EU first
The bill passed the National Assembly by 279 votes to 81.
Dave Hughes admits urinating in Kiwi comic’s glass before taking stage
Bracewell said Hughes urinated in her stage glass when they first met.
'Staggering': Cutting teens' social media use can reduce depression, study finds
Eleven out of every 100 young girls with high social media use had worse mental health.
Under the Influence / The girl in the park
As a young girl scrolls through her phone in the park her social media feed comes to life, with horrifying results.
'Best backwards driver': Motorist goes viral reversing through SH1 intersection
AA warns that reversing for long distances is risky and may be illegal.
Richard Prebble: Banning under-16s from social media would harm more than it helps
OPINION: Tech firms, not governments, are best placed to remove harmful content.
Electrolytes are everywhere. Should you be drinking them?
Washington Post: What electrolytes do, who needs them and the potential risks.
Hot Take: When a street goes viral, who really wins?
OPINION: How TikTok turned a quiet street into a tourist crush.
'Making children unhappy': UK PM announces total social media ban for under-16s
The ban will cover Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.
The smart winter clean: Five things to do now to keep your home warm and healthy
We've all heard of a spring clean, but a winter clean might actually be more important.
Australia’s social media ban is floundering. Can it still help younger kids?
New York Times: Some parents say the benefits may fall to the next generation.