Meta and Google are providing tens of millions of dollars to US organisations that run programmes for children and parents focused on social media safety and personal responsibility. According to reports, the funded groups deliver lessons and resources intended to help young people navigate online platforms and to encourage families to manage risks associated with social media use. The initiatives reach hundreds of thousands of children and parents, with participating organisations offering structured guidance on topics such as respectful behaviour, awareness of online content, and making responsible choices. Critics referenced in the coverage say the programmes highlight concerns about the broader risks that social media can pose for minors, including potential harms to wellbeing. Supporters and backers, meanwhile, characterise the funding as efforts to promote education and reduce harm through guidance delivered directly to children and families. The reports describe the funding as part of broader engagement by major technology companies with concerns about youth online safety, while also underscoring ongoing debate about how effective such initiatives are and how responsibility should be shared between companies, educators, and parents.
Meta and Google fund US groups teaching children about social media
Meta and Google are providing tens of millions of dollars to US organisations that run programmes for children and parents focused on social media safety and personal responsibility. According to repo...
- Meta and Google provide significant funding to US organisations running youth-focused social media programmes.
- The programmes teach children and parents lessons aimed at encouraging responsible online behaviour.
- The initiatives reach hundreds of thousands of children and parents.
- Critics warn that social media can pose risks for minors and question aspects of the companies’ role.
- Coverage frames the funding as part of ongoing debate over online safety and shared responsibility.
Backed by tens of millions of dollars from the tech giants, these organizations delivered lessons about personal responsibility to hundreds of thousands of children and parents
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