The Cybersmile Foundation

Recent News

Campaign Impact

Sep 24, 2026

Cybersmile Campaign Gains Ground As Meta Expand Teen Feed Control

Meta's new teen feed controls reflect the changes Cybersmile has been pushing for through Stop the Forced Feed.

Campaign Impact

Sep 17, 2026

Cybersmile's Push for User Agency Reaches EU Lawmaking

The EU KIDS Act brings algorithmic control and safer feeds into lawmaking after Cybersmile took Stop the Forced Feed evidence directly to the European Commission.

Ambassador Announcement

Sep 15, 2026

Paralympian Anastasia Pagonis Joins Cybersmile As Official Ambassador

Paralympic champion and disability advocate Anastasia Pagonis joins Cybersmile to champion kindness, accessibility, and safer online spaces.

Campaign Impact

Jul 6, 2026

Cybersmile's Fight Against Algorithmic Harm Reaches Landmark Victory

Cybersmile's Stop the Forced Feed marks another landmark milestone as algorithmic harm enters the regulatory mainstream and recommendation systems become central to online safety.

Featured Initiatives

Social Media

Mar 30, 2026

Stop the Forced Feed

A multi-channel campaign to raise awareness of algorithmic harm and the need for content with consent.

Online Safety

Jun 18, 2025

Words Are Permanent

A behavior change campaign highlighting the long-term damage that can be caused by bullying and abuse online.

Cancel Culture

Mar 2, 2024

Modern Witch Trials

A behavior change campaign addressing the weaponization of social media and the growing problem of cancel culture.

Kindness

Jun 16, 2023

Words Hurt IRL (2023)

A digital wellbeing campaign with Urban Decay featuring a series of videos to help people remain safe online.

Digital Civility

Apr 18, 2023

Would You Say It?

A behavior change campaign with ITV to reduce incidents of trolling and raise awareness of the impact that our words can have online.

Homophobia

Mar 1, 2023

GayVAR

An initiative with EE rallying the Hope United squad to tackle the issue of online homophobia within football and raise funds for Cybersmile.

Industry News

Nov 5, 2026

Digital Wellbeing Is Changing How We Think About Screen Time

Evolving research is changing how we understand the link between screen time and digital wellbeing.

Industry News

Oct 14, 2026

AI Deepfake Abuse Is Putting Internet Infrastructure Under Scrutiny

New research shows how mainstream internet infrastructure is used by websites hosting AI-generated non-consensual intimate imagery.

Industry News

Sep 13, 2026

Online Safety Is Moving From Platforms to the Device Itself

The UK is preparing device-level child safety laws, signaling a wider shift in online safety from individual platforms to phones, operating systems, and apps.

Industry News

May 24, 2025

TikTok to Remove Beauty Filters for Users Under 18

Research linking social media to body image concerns shows that beauty pressures can begin at a young age, often leading to anxiety and unrealistic beauty standards.

Featured Reports

Research Report

Jun 19, 2026

Likes and Lows

A national US report exploring the impact that social media and cyberbullying have on self-esteem and wellbeing.

Research Report

Jun 19, 2026

Digital Wellbeing

A national US report exploring the impact of social media, AI, and algorithms on digital wellbeing.

Research Report

Feb 9, 2026

Forced Feed

A national UK report exploring social media algorithms.

People We've Helped

"Thankfully I found Cybersmile and the tools to help me. I FEEL supported and am prepared and confident to be my best self online and offline."

Nikki Cybersmile Supporter United States
"Cybersmile taught me there's nothing wrong with being who I am. I don't have to pretend to be someone I never was. Thank you for being lifesavers."

Kani Cybersmile Supporter United States
"I am aware of potential problems inside and outside of school. I am very pleased to be able to recommend Cybersmile for the excellent work taking place."

Richard Follett Headteacher & CEOP Ambassador United Kingdom
"The support of Cybersmile has been invaluable, they were there at a time when we felt completely alone and showed us that we weren't. Thank you all so much."

Jenny Parent & Cybersmile Supporter United Kingdom
"Cybersmile taught me I didn't have to feel alone; in fact, they helped me find the words to help those around me. You have changed my life and so many others."

Britt Cybersmile Supporter New Zealand
"I absolutely love The Cybersmile Foundation! They have really helped me get through some tough situations in my life. Thank you and please keep up the great work!"

Jordan Cybersmile Supporter United States