In this blog post, Lukas describes the problematic portrayal of masculinity on social media, particularly within fitness culture. Lukas walks us through the standards posed on young men and the solutions he and his peers have developed in order to combat this. Read more here.

After a 6-month long social media detox, Katy reflects on the learnings she gained through this journey. Katy notes the opportunity to experience time away from notifications and the constant hum of information, leading her into a more intentional relationship with social media. Read more here.

Sonia describes the nuanced experiences youth can have online, noting both the positives and negatives.

Sonia shares why social media use should not be considered a moral failure.

Jessica describes the opportunity to support youth’s online experiences in order to open up conversations around social media use.

This poem delves into a young person’s relationship with social media, using the metaphor of a thief. Dive into this incredibly powerful piece and reflect on your own experience with social media.

Hear from Sonia about her experience using social media, its impact on her education, and strategies that help to keep her grounded.

Design It For Us, a youth-led coalition fighting for key policy reforms to protect kids, teens, and young adults online, recently announced their Declaration of Digital Rights to share how young people envision a better future with the digital world. Read the full declaration and join us in our commitment to these digital rights.

Big news! Last Tuesday, Meta announced they’re stopping the use of third-party fact-checkers on their platforms. Instead, they will rely on users to rate posts and add context to them. What do you think of this change? Check out what the #GoodforMEdia youth advisors have to say!

Now a days when scrolling through our social media feeds, it can be difficult to pin point misinformation. With the expansion of artificial intelligence platforms, Sophie provides tips & strategies to carefully analyze the content we consume. Read more here.

Are you aware of the environmental impact of AI tools like ChatGPT? Whether you're asking for help with a homework question or proofreading an email, the energy required to generate responses is immense! While the exact impact is hard to measure, researchers estimate the surprising amount of water and power ChatGPT uses. Check out #GoodforMEdia’s youth reactions!

Did you hear? Instagram is rolling out a new feature that lets you reset your content suggestions. Set to launch globally (soon), this update will give young people more control over what they see. Check out what the #GoodforMEdia team thinks about this exciting new feature!

Check out the Lucile Packard Foundation’s Fall 2024 Magazine publication, featuring our program’s events, projects, and efforts to empower young people’s balanced engagement with tech and social media. Read more here.

Did you see Australia has approved a social media ban for youth under 16? Set to take effect in 12 months, this decision raises many questions about its implementation and the potential impact on youth privacy and social connections. Read what our #GoodforMEdia youth leaders think about this new law and whether it’s something they’d like to see adopted in the United States.

On Friday, August 16 #GoodforMEdia hosted its first ever Maker Day event. This special event invited young people, ages 13-22, to come together and share about the ways they navigate the online world. Discover how youth got involved and the key takeaways from this event!

How often do you find yourself questioning the origins of the content on your feed? In her blog piece, Jessica shares about her journey navigating social media content in the age of AI. She states that there aren't enough tools and guidance for young people growing up alongside emerging AI platforms. Read more here.

When it comes to social media use, Nirupama shares about the drastic need for legislation and protections for young people rooted in care for their wellbeing. She’s taken things into her own hands by creating Offline. Read more here.

California Governor Newsom recently signed a new bill, the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, aimed at curbing youth social media use. Our GoodforMEdia team considered this new bill’s features. Read their thoughts on whether the bill will make social media safer.

This past month Instagram introduced its NEW Teen Accounts, adding new built-in protections to the app for teens under 16 years old. Our GoodforMEdia team spent time reviewing the new features and limitations. Read their thoughts on the Teen Accounts.

Is it harder these days to be a teen? Or do today’s teenagers have it easier than those of past generations? Our GoodforMEdia team reviewed the responses from a The Pew Research Center surveying 1,453 parents and teens. Discover the findings and our team’s thoughts on whether being a teenager today is harder, easier or about the same.