After admitting that it’s been ‘too slow’ to tackle cyberbullying, Instagram is launching an AI tool to warn people when their content may be offensive and give them a chance to edit it. It's an example of how social networks can use tech to encourage empathy and sensitivity on their platforms.

For decades, movies about adolescence have depicted cartoonish cliques and underdog triumphs. But in Bo Burnham’s Eighth Grade, 13-year-old Kayla is neither bullied nor popular, and her social fate changes little – a realistic take on teen life for a young audience craving relatability.

The digital era has made keeping tabs on children’s behavior more difficult for parents, who often fret about the various dangers of constant connectedness – from smartphone addiction to age-inappropriate content to the threat of cyberbullying. So, how can tech be made more kid-friendly?

The number of German children owning and using smartphones has increased substantially in the past five years, a study finds. As smartphones are becoming more prevalent during a child’s development and in their daily habits, parents are growing wary of their usage time and online safety.