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!

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!

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.

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.

Many schools are implementing more restrictive cell phone policies for the new school year in response to calls from leaders concerned about distractions and online harms. Read what the GoodforMEdia team has to say about these changes.

The GoodforMEdia team shares about Lapse, a new invite-only photo-sharing app. Read more here

The GoodforMEdia team highlights some key points about the European Union’s new digital regulations. Read more here.