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Scholarly ArticlesProblematic Use of the Internet: Summary and Recommendations
Summary and Recommendations found in the "Handbook of Children and Screens: Digital Media, Development, and Well-Being from Birth Through Adolescence," Part One: Research Concerning Cognitive, Physical, Mental, and Psychosocial Impacts on Children, Problematic Use of the Internet Section (pages 173-209)
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Common QuestionsWhich social media features harm youth mental health?
Which social media features affect kids’ mental health? Why are kids more vulnerable to these features than adults? What changes can social media platforms make to reduce these harms?
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Common QuestionsHow do platforms verify children’s ages?
There’s extensive talk about age verification. But what is it? How do platforms make sure users are old enough? And can they do a better job?
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ReportsUK Age-Appropriate Design Code: Impact Assessment
Children and Screens report maps 91 platform changes linked to the UK AADC
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Ask the Experts—WebinarsAI and Children: Risks and Opportunities of the Enhanced Internet
Generative AI technologies like ChatGPT are changing the nature of online communications, work, creativity, and learning. What are the impacts to children’s social and cognitive development in this new, turbocharged Internet?
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Ask the Experts—WebinarsAlgorithms 101: Youth and AI-Driven Tech
What can families do about the growing influence of algorithmically-delivered content on youth’s development, preferences, and minds?
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Ask the Experts—ShortsHow Social Media Algorithms Exploit Youth Vulnerability
From #AskTheExperts webinar "Algorithms 101: Youth and AI-Driven Tech"
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Ask the Experts—ShortsChildren’s Awareness of Algorithmic Biases
From the #AskTheExperts webinar "Algorithms 101: Youth and AI-Driven Tech"
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Ask the Experts—WebinarsCaptive Market: Protecting Children in the New World of Online Advertising
How does hidden online advertising impact children's attitudes and behaviors? How and why is youth data collected, and what can or should be done to safeguard children online?
