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New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short

A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.

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What happened A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.
The headline split WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) frames it as "New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short". Semafor frames it as "Australia toughens social media ban".
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 1, 12:14 AM

New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short

A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 1, 12:14 AM

New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short

A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 1, 12:14 AM

New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short

A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 1, 12:14 AM

New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short

A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 1, 12:14 AM

New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short

A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 1, 12:14 AM

New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short

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A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 1, 12:14 AM

New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short

A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 1, 12:14 AM

New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short

A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jul 1, 12:14 AM

New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short

A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 1, 12:14 AM

New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short

A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 1, 12:14 AM

New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short

A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 1, 12:14 AM

New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short

A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 1, 12:14 AM

New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short

A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.

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New research finds most social media youth safety tools fall short

A new report says social media’s child safety protections often fail in practice, raising fresh questions as pressure for federal regulation grows.

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SemaforNews report · Jun 30, 10:48 PM

Australia toughens social media ban

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The country doubled the maximum penalty imposed on social media companies that fail to comply with the ban on under-16 users, as evidence grew that children are circumventing restrictions.

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Jun 30, 10:48 PM: Semafor joined the source map.

Jul 1, 12:14 AM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 1, 12:14 AM: WCVB Boston (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 1, 12:14 AM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 15 sources · 1 bucket.