Under 16? You’ll Need a Parent!

Logiscool
May 21, 2025

In April 2025, Meta announced new safety measures for teen users on Instagram, requiring parental permission for those under 16 to go live or to disable the blurring of suspected nudity in direct messages. These updates aim to enhance protections for young users, addressing concerns about online safety and exposure to inappropriate content. Meta is also extending these safeguards to Facebook and Messenger, including default private settings, restrictions on messages from unknown users, and reminders to take breaks after 60 minutes of app usage. These changes are part of Meta's ongoing efforts to enhance protections for young users, first introduced through its teen account program launched in September.

Source: https://apnews.com/article/e79cc36bfc3a08f9386ebb99abd4c73d

Outstanding success at the International Olympiad in Informatics
Aug 4, 2025

The Hungarian team finished the 2025 International Olympiad in Informatics with a fantastic result! This year’s competition was especially successful for the Hungarian team, as they returned home with the best result in the past 30 years: two gold and two bronze medals for Hungary. We’re proud to share that three of the four team members had been Scoolers at Logiscool for several years! This achievement proves that with perseverance, dedication, and passion, incredible success is possible. Milestones like this continue to reinforce our belief that digital literacy, programming, and AI education are key to the future. Congratulations to the entire team — and especially to our former students!

Source: https://hvg.hu/tudomany/20250804_nemzetkozi-informatikai-diakolimpia-2025-magyar-csapat-eredmenyek-aranyerem-bronzerem

Lost in Digital? 4 in 10 Teens Say They’re Not Ready
Jul 9, 2025

A new UK report reveals that 37% of young people aged 16–30 are worried they lack the digital skills needed to secure future jobs, while 41% say they don’t even know which digital skills are most important. Despite growing up with smartphones and social media, many teens still struggle with basic digital literacy—like evaluating online content, using productivity tools, or understanding how AI works. This digital confidence gap risks leaving thousands of young people behind in an economy where nearly every profession demands some level of digital know-how. Experts stress the need for structured, inclusive digital education programs—starting as early as primary school!

Sources: 

https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/ceo-summit/article/alison-brittain-young-people-arent-inherently-digital-natives-svlncqrhp

https://bmmagazine.co.uk/news/princes-trust-warns-of-digital-skills-crisis-as-over-third-of-young-people-lack-confidence-in-securing-tech-jobs/