The spread of the Internet and social media, the rapid adoption of smartphones, and the emergence of generative AI have dramatically transformed the digital environment surrounding children. At the same time, we now live in a world where enormous amounts of information can spread instantly, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish reliable facts from misinformation.

The GAME-F Fact Blog was created around a simple principle: “We do not create the news; we document verifiable facts.” Focusing on gaming, social media, smartphones, and AI, we document facts related to research, public policy, education, and social developments affecting children and the digital world. Each entry is based on reliable sources and presented with its source information.

The Fact Blog is not limited to the latest news. To understand how today’s digital environment has evolved, we also look back at important events from the past and build a chronological record over time.

We document facts, not trends.

By steadily building this record, we hope to create a reliable resource for looking back at how children’s digital environments have changed—and for thinking about where they may be heading next.