Girls go online due to fear of missing out in spite of sexism, stalking, harassment on social media

Instagram's new teen accounts feature, AI transforming the education sector and more. The past week was full of interesting tech developments, and we have highlighted the most important ones in our Tech Wrap.

Instagram rolls out ‘teen account’ settings

Social media is a normal part of daily life for most teens. While there are benefits to social media, there are also risks that kids and teenagers should avoid. Watch this story to learn how to keep your child safe online when using social media.

How to keep teens safe on social media

#Gravitas | YouTube will stop recommending videos to teenagers that idealize specific fitness levels, body weights, or physical features. It looks like YouTube is listening to experts' warnings that such content could be harmful if viewed repeatedly. 13- to 17-year-olds will still be allowed to view these videos, but its algorithms will not push young users down "rabbit holes."

YouTube Curbs Harmful Fitness & Body Image Content for Teens, Will Others Follow?

North Korea teens sent to 12 years of hard labour for watching K-pop

Two teenagers who watched K-dramas in North Korea were given a 12-year sentence of hard labor. It is strictly prohibited in North Korea to watch South Korean dramas. Video footage of teenagers being arrested in front of hundreds of students reportedly went viral across the nation. Watch to know more!

North Korea: Teens sentenced to 12 years of hard labour for watching K Drama

Struggle with division, lacking reading skills... ASER report reveals learning levels of Indian teens

At least 9 teens injured in Texas after-prom shooting, no arrest so far

The public school district in Seattle has filed a novel lawsuit against the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for the mental health crisis among youth.

WION Pulse: Seattle schools file lawsuit against four tech giants

EU-funded study says teenagers in Europe are normalising risky and criminal behaviour online. Trolling, revenge porn and hate speech part of the new normal. Priyanka Sharma brings you the details

Gravitas: Teens in Europe normalising online crime?

US teens who killed their Spanish teacher over poor grade go into trial as adults

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WION Speed News: Vaccination for 15-18 age group in India

As COVID-19 cases once again start to rise, India has opened vaccination for children aged 15 to 18. Over 12 lakh teens have registered in the government's CoWIN portal.

India has opened vaccination for children aged 15 to 18 amid a surge in COVID-19 cases

For the first time since 1975, US teens record significant decline in drug use

300 Scientists & researchers have written an open letter to Mark Zuckerberg. They want the Meta CEO to open the company's doors to independent investigators. They want Facebook to clarify how its posts impact the mental health of teens. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: An open letter to Mark Zuckerberg

Vaccine advocates offer rides to teens to inoculation site, spark controversy

Facebook still harvesting teen data to fuel ads, warns research

Instagram to roll out 2 tools to protect teens from harmful posts

Teens who spend more time on screens are less happy and more depressed.

How the smartphone affected an entire generation of kids

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