Teens

Google-backed AI company Character.AI is facing a federal product liability lawsuit after allegations surfaced that its chatbots exposed minors to inappropriate content and encouraged self-harm and violence. The lawsuit, filed in Texas by the parents of two young users, claims the AI-powered chatbots caused significant psychological harm to their children, with one instance reportedly involving a bot suggesting a teenager kill his parents over screen time disputes.

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. John James (R-MI) introduced a bill late last month that aims to partner with parents to protect children from online content that may harm minors.

Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin is facing criticism over her allocation of $400,000 in federal funds to a youth services organization that provided chest binders...

TikTok censors content for all users under the age of eighteen and forbids minors under the age of thirteen from creating regular accounts. However, the...

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill that requires "every school district, charter school and county office of education to adopt a policy limiting or prohibiting the use of smartphones by July 1, 2026.”

Planned Parenthood is drawing attention for its role in providing transgender medical procedures, boasting about bing the second largest provider for hormone therapy in the country.

 Lawmakers in New York have passed legislation that seeks to curb "addictive" social media for children.

A young couple was reportedly attacked by two teenagers last week in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood.

Scholastic recently released its 2024 "Read with Pride" campaign, telling educators they "absolutely know queer children."

The Supreme Court passed an order this week allowing the state of Idaho to enforce its ban on gender care for transgender youth.