Parents and guardians seeking allies in ensuring children aren’t exposed to bad actors and harmful content are turning to social media platforms for help.

The Australian head of the world's largest volunteer firefighting force said on Tuesday a refusal by social media firms to give emergency services free access to its data was hindering responders globally,

Under a controversial new law, which comes into force in Australia at the end of 2025, children under 16 will not be permitted to hold an account on social media platforms such as Facebook, X, Instagram,