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Claim Text: Techdirt's Mike Masnick pointed out last year that kids banned from social media at school have even used Google Docs as a makeshift group chat.
Simplified Text: In 2025, Techdirt's Mike Masnick noted that children banned from social media at school have utilized Google Docs as a temporary group chat.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2025", "person": "Mike Masnick", "platform": "Google Docs" }
Subject Tags: Technology Social Media Youth Attributed Statement
UUID: a2b079df-1032-4376-983d-022a6b9794d1
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM (1 week ago)

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TikTok's $100 Million Settlement With Alabama Is No Win for the Public

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https://reason.com/2026/09/29/tiktoks-100-million-settlement-with-alabama-is-no-win-for-the-public

TikTok has settled a lawsuit with Alabama for $100 million, agreeing to implement new 'safety' features like age verification and time limits for children. Critics argue these measures are ineffective and infringe on online freedom, pushing young users to less regulated spaces.

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Kids Are Using NPR Podcast Comments as Secret Group Chats

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https://reason.com/2026/09/29/kids-are-using-npr-podcast-comments-as-secret-group-chats

Teenagers, often barred from social media, are repurposing NPR podcast comment sections into private group chats. This resourceful adaptation highlights how kids circumvent online restrictions to communicate with peers.

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