Accountable Tech, in collaboration with Design It For Us, published their findings after testing the default protections for Instagram Teen Accounts, finding that the accounts do not always live up to Meta’s promise to protect teens online.
Accountable Tech is a nonprofit organization working to reform the business practices of major technology businesses to better serve the public good through legislation, regulation and advocacy.
Design It For Us is a youth-led coalition working to advance policy reforms to create a safer digital world for kids, teens, and young adults.
Scary Feeds: The Reality of Teen Accounts by Accountable Tech
New research findings--in collaboration with Design It For Us--on the flaws in the default protections for Meta's Teen Accounts
Children and AI Design Code by 5Rights Foundation
New findings and guidelines for developing AI that impacts children with their rights and well-being in mind.
Tech Life Balance: Movement and Outdoor Activity Family Guide
A report and guide from California Partners Project for parents on encouraging children's physical activity
New Framework for Defining Problematic Media Usage
Proposed by Children and Screens' Chief Science Officer Dimitri Christakis and Advisory Board Member Lauren Hale
ReThink Citizens Youth Squad Accepting Applications
Youth Squad members (ages 15-25) will receive training to lead workshops and access to expert-led educational programming
New York University Annual Conference: “Health And…Social Media: Preventing Harm and Promoting Health”
May 5, 2025 | New York City, NY and virtual