
Facebook and Instagram collecting browser data from minors, says research
India Today
Researchers from activist groups Global Action Plan, Reset Australia, and Fairplay, however, found that Facebook and Instagram are still making use of tracking software known as conversion application programming interfaces (APIs).
Facebook and Instagram ad delivery systems continue to harvest teen data, for the sole purpose of serving them surveillance advertising, a new research has found. Instagram had recently noted that it would soon roll out two new tools to safeguard teenagers from harmful content after whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before the US Congress that Instagram can have a negative effect on the mental health of teenagers.

Reddit is exploring biometric verification methods such as Face ID and Touch ID to ensure users are real humans, not bots, while pledging to maintain the platform's tradition of anonymity. CEO Steve Huffman said the company is planning to address the rising influence of AI-generated content and protect authentic user engagement.

In a push towards more inclusive school environments, the Central Board of Secondary Education has rolled out fresh directives on menstrual hygiene across its affiliated institutions. The move comes after a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of India that places menstrual health within the framework of fundamental rights.











