#teens

#teens

Meta today said that it is pausing teens' access to its AI characters globally across all its apps. The company mentioned that it is not abandoning its efforts, but wants to develop a special version of an AI character for teens, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. The move comes days before a case against Meta is set to go on trial in New Mexico, in which the company is accused of a lack of effort in protecting kids from sexual exploitation on its apps.

A new report from Oxford University Press, which surveyed 2,000 UK students ages 13 to 18 in August, found that eight in 10 of the teenagers interviewed use AI tools for their schoolwork, and nearly as many turn to them for homework help. Many students said these tools are helping them "think faster" and "solve difficult questions," but experts warn that this new fluency may come at a cost.

Most teens view LinkedIn as an adults-only platform, assuming networking will come later. This approach overlooks a critical opportunity to connect with college admissions and scholarship committees.

The two New Jersey teenagers, Joseph Kling and his 17-year-old accomplice, are accused of intentionally starting the Jones Road Wildfire, which burned over 15,000 acres.

Prom is such a meaningful milestone for teens, and we want to help make it even more joyful and stress-free - for them and their parents.

Financial literacy significantly influences teens' futures, with 64% of those taking personal finance classes finding them helpful, yet knowledge gaps persist, creating concerns about future financial stability.

Chick-fil-A has been the favorite restaurant brand for teens in the U.S. since 2018, showcasing its remarkable consistency amidst changing trends.