#social media tools

A new social media platform called ZOOP is set to launch globally this April. A United Nations-backed report released on Thursday said heavy social media use is linked to lower wellbeing among young people in several countries, while Finland remains the happiest country in the world for the ninth year in a row. The report also showed that the effects of social media are mixed. Experts said the impact depends on how social media is used, the platform, and personal factors like gender and income. A new bill filed in the Philippine House of Representatives seeks to ban people under 16 years old from using social media platforms. 8262, also called the “Social Media Protection for Minors Act,” which aims to set a minimum age for accessing social media. The bill also says that social media companies, not parents or users, should be responsible for enforcing the age limit. In a statement, he said children can be exposed to sexual and violent material, online exploitation, and other risks on social media. Read more in our articles including "Instagram now lets users reorder carousel posts after publishing" and "Social media platform ZOOP to launch globally".