Why Countries Are Pushing Social Media Bans Despite Their Flaws NYT > Top Stories By: John Yoon 28 August 2026 at 16:46 Proposals for curbing social media use among children have wide support, but critics say they are ineffective. © Jeremy Piper/ReutersTeenagers in Australia on their phones. The country’s social media ban, which took effect in December, has so far failed to keep children off the platforms.
As Meta Enters Its Zombie Era, Every Blow Counts NYT > Top Stories By: Julia Angwin 28 August 2026 at 00:53 Meta’s settlement is far from perfect, but it’s better than nothing.