Meta has begun deleting accounts belonging to under-16 users as Australia prepares to enforce its world-first social media ban. The new law starts on 10 December and stops children under...
A new study suggests that an AI-powered browser extension can soften hostility between supporters of opposing political parties during major elections. Researchers in the United States tested the tool during...
The European Parliament has backed a proposal urging a full ban on social media access for anyone under 16, as concern rises over its effect on young people. The vote...
Australia has added Reddit to its growing list of social media platforms banned for children under 16, starting next month. The move expands the government’s world-first restrictions, which now target...
Meta has announced a major change to Instagram, restricting teenage users to PG-13 content by default. The move, revealed on Tuesday, comes as the company faces growing criticism over the...
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for a national ban on social media use for children under 15. She warned that mobile phones and online platforms are “stealing our...
At least 19 people were killed on Monday after police in Nepal opened fire on protesters opposing a social media ban. Crowds filled Kathmandu, surrounding parliament, chanting, “Stop the ban...
Facebook is bringing back one of its oldest features, the famous Poke button, in a fresh attempt to win younger users. The social media giant confirmed that pokes will now...
A European investigation has uncovered a large, coordinated network distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on social media platform X. Researchers from the nonprofit Alliance4Europe found at least 150 accounts...
Social media platform X is rolling out tougher rules to crack down on misleading parody accounts from 10 April onwards. Under the new policy, all accounts pretending to be someone...