Social Media and Under-15s: Research Questions the Limits of a Ban
Research questions the effectiveness of a ban on social media for children under 15 without systemic regulation or age verification.
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Different types of screens do not have the same impact on adolescent well-being
A Quebec study of 58,472 adolescents reveals that the effects of screens on well-being vary according to the type of digital activity practiced.
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Draft bill to ban social media before age 15 and mobile phones in high school
The French government is preparing a bill to ban social networks for children under 15 and mobile phones in high schools from the start of the 2026 school year, in response to the increase in screen time among young people.
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Screens and Adolescent Mental Health: A More Nuanced Relationship Than Expected
A British study of 25,000 adolescents challenges the direct causal link between screen time and mental health, advocating for a more holistic approach to the determinants of adolescent distress.
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Digital detox in 2026: disconnection figures
Screen time will reach 7 hours per day in 2025, while 67% of users now monitor their consumption. A factual overview of screen time and digital detox initiatives in 2026.
US: Meta and Google convicted of endangering minors
A US judge ordered Meta and Google to pay $6 million for endangering minors. Le Temps believes that only strong regulation can solve this public health problem.
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Meta and Google’s unprecedented conviction sends shivers through Silicon Valley
A Los Angeles court has found Meta and Google liable for a teenager's social media addiction, a first in the United States that could pave the way for thousands of other lawsuits.
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Young people facing digital addiction: mechanisms and potential regulations
Baptiste Detombe, 24, documents the addictive mechanisms of social networks in young people and proposes bank card access control before the age of 16.
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Film students struggle to watch an entire film
An American study reveals that film students struggle to watch entire films, a phenomenon linked to changing media habits and the intensive use of social networks.
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