Instagram Makes Teen Accounts Private as Pressure Mounts To Protect Children

The announcement comes as the company faces lawsuits from dozens of U.S. states that accuse it of harming young people and contributing to the youth mental health crisis.

Senate Passes Bill To Protect Kids Online, Make Tech Companies Accountable for Harmful Content

The bill, which passed 91-3, has been pushed by parents of children who died by suicide after online bullying or have otherwise been harmed by online content.

What To Know about the Kids Online Safety Act That Just Passed the Senate

Proponents say the bill is a necessary first step in regulating tech companies in order to protect children from harmful online content, but opponents fear the bill would violate the First Amendment.