bullying

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Australia in December banned users under 16 from the world's largest social media platforms, citing the need to protect them from "predatory algorithms" and online bullying.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

During the trial, lawyers for Meta tried to convince jurors that Kaley’s struggles weren’t caused by social media but by other factors, including bullying at school and tensions at home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Barrett, who recalled being a target for predators and online bullying, said her mother was aware of the problems it created but continued to share her daughter’s life on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The study says issues around phones and social media use, whether that's bullying, arguments, or distractions to learning, still occur with those policies in place.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Didn’t this look as though Malfoy had more important things on his mind than bullying younger students?

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling