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YouTube says it will be less safe for kids under Australia’s social media ban
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YouTube says it will be less safe for kids under Australia's social media ban
The Google-owned platform says parental controls will be stripped away as a result of the ban.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here’s how to do it
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A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it
Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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San Francisco’s Buzziest Social-Media Star: It’s Mayor
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San Francisco’s Buzziest Social-Media Star: Its Mayor
He’s no Kardashian, but Daniel Lurie is building his brand and showcasing his city with a growing following. Not everyone is a fan.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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X Adds New Parameters For Buying Handles
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X Adds New Parameters for Buying Handles
You can acquire a new handle, but if you don't post engaging content, X might take it back.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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Motion Picture Association hits Instagram with cease-and-desist over ‘PG-13’ label
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Motion Picture Association hits Instagram with cease-and-desist over 'PG-13' label
Hollywood's top trade group said Meta's claims that its teen accounts would be "guided by" PG-13 ratings standards were "literally false and highly misleading."
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November 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Teens still exposed to violence and suicide online despite ruling
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Teens still exposed to violence and suicide online despite ruling
A BBC investigation shows teens being shown content about weapons and suicide despite Ofcom ruling.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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November 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Denmark’s government aims to ban social media for children under 15
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Denmark's government aims to ban access to social media for children under 15
Denmark's government has announced a plan to ban social media access for anyone under 15. The Ministry of Digitalization has led the move, allowing some parents to consent for children as young as 13 ...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Famed Tiktoker known for ‘arrest me, daddy’ videos is actually arrested by CPD
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Famed TikToker known for 'arrest me, daddy' videos is actually arrested by CPD
A famed Chicago TikToker known for approaching police officers and saying "arrest me, daddy" has been, well, arrested.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Banning Social Media
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Banning Social Media
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November 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Threads Adds Time Management Options to Help Manage Use Time
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Threads Adds Time Management Options to Help Manage Use Time
But you don't have to listen to them, your phone can't tell you what to do.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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Reddit added to Australia’s teen social media ban due to start next month
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Reddit added to Australia's teen social media ban due to start next month
The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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Music label sues Ohio’s DSW for $30 million over social media posts
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November 6, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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New social media platform safer for young people
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New social media platform is safer for young people says founder
Tribela is designed for under-18s and has come out of Oxford University Innovation.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team
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ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team
Documents show that ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.
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October 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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How Pinterest Is Courting Gen Z With ‘Safer’ Social Media
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How Pinterest Is Courting Gen Z With ‘Safer’ Social Media
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October 26, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Elon Musk feuds with US transportation chief in social media posts ‘2 digit IQ’
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Elon Musk feuds with US transportation chief in social media posts: ‘2 digit IQ’
SpaceX owner said Sean Duffy was ‘trying to kill Nasa’ after acting head said agency would reopen contracts for Artemis mission
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October 22, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media trial
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Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media trial
Meta and other firms have been accused of making addictive apps while ignoring risks to young people.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Unions sue Trump administration over social media 'surveillance' program
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Unions sue Trump administration over social media 'surveillance' program
The lawsuit filed Thursday is the latest of several challenges to the Trump administration’s screening of visa holders’ social media activity.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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Instagram restricts what teenagers can see weeks before Australia’s under-16s social media ban begins
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Instagram restricts what teenagers can see weeks before Australia’s under-16s social media ban begins
The restrictions come as many of the companies expected to be included in the ban announce changes or express opposition
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October 15, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows
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Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows
Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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California just passed new AI and social media laws. Here’s what they mean for Big Tech
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California just passed new AI and social media laws. Here's what they mean for Big Tech
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills Monday targeting child online safety as concerns over AI and social media use keep mounting.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15, as PM says platforms are ‘stealing childhood’
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Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15, as PM says platforms are ‘stealing childhood’ | CNN Business
Denmark will move to ban social media for children under 15, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday, saying the online platforms are “stealing our children’s childhood.”
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October 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Indonesia reinstates TikTok’s license after app shares data amid protest fallout
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Indonesia reinstates TikTok's license after app shares data amid protest fallout
Indonesia has lifted its suspension of TikTok's local operating license after the company shared data requested by the government.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Social media content restricted in Afghanistan, Taliban sources confirm
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Social media content restricted in Afghanistan, Taliban sources confirm
It comes just over a week after a two-day total internet shutdown across the country ended.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM