However, the value of a 16-year artifact will remain: It is a witness to change.

There is an ongoing global debate regarding whether 16 should be the minimum age for unrestricted social media access. Many 16-year-olds report that while social media provides community, it also presents challenges like "doomscrolling" and unrealistic social comparisons.

Here is a deep dive into the world of 16-year-old video content and popular media.