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Australian Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024
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read moreWhat Australians think of the under-16 social media ban
Some on the streets of Sydney say it's a "great idea" while others suggest responsibility for children's social media use should be with parents.
read moreTikTok Announces Plan to Block Some Beauty Filters for Minors
"By fostering a culture of authenticity, respect and support, we can create a digital world where everyone feels empowered to be their true self," the company said.
read moreBig Tech Slams Australia's Youth Social Media Ban
Major technology companies criticized Australia's new law banning social media access for users under 16, which passed parliament on Thursday with bipartisan support. The legislation threatens fines up to $32 million for platforms failing to block mi
read moreHow to (kindly) ask people not to post your kids' photos on social media
With kids facing a seemingly increasing amount of threats from creeps on the internet, here's how you can respectfully ask people not to post photos of your children on social media.
read moreMan held after secret filming shared on Tik Tok
Videos of women on nights out, revealed in a BBC North West investigation, gained millions of views.
read moreThe Crypto Industry Is Helping Trump Pick SEC Chair
The president-elect's transition team is consulting with industry leaders as it vets potential replacements for outgoing chair Gary Gensler, sources tell WIRED.
read moreUniversal Insists the Wicked Witches Were Paid the Same Salary
Rumors on social media inflamed speculation of a pay disparity between Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
read moreConspiracy Theorists Think Donald Trump Used a Body Double During SpaceX Launch
Elon Musk's social media platform is awash in ridiculous claims.
read moreReady to Join Bluesky? Here's How to Get Started
The alternative social network Bluesky is blowing up right now. Here's everything you need to know about posting, following, custom algorithmic feeds and moderation.
read moreTeen streamer dumped a meme coin for $30K, then things got weird
A teen streamer was reportedly doxxed after he dumped a meme coin he created, called Quant, for $30,000.
read more'Refused service yet again with my guide dog - I'm done speaking out'
Sean Dilley is inundated with abuse on social media whenever he posts about discrimination issues.
read moreAustralia's proposed social media ban for kids is a 1950s solution to a 2024 problem
If you think like a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.
read more'Refused service yet again with my guide dog - I'm done speaking out'
Sean Dilley is inundated with abuse on social media whenever he posts about discrimination issues.
read moreWhat's The Average 'Upper Class' Retirement Nest Egg? Here's A Look At What The Wealthiest 20% Have Stashed Away
You're scrolling through social media and another friend is showing off their latest Mediterranean cruise. It's hard not to wonder – are they living the...
read moreThreads will prioritize accounts you follow instead of randos
As people leave or deactivate their X accounts , there's been meaningful growth for alternative platforms like Meta's Threads and underdog Bluesky. Despite the huge gap in both user numbers and funding between the two, Threads seems to be borrowing
read moreMeta Finally Breaks Its Silence on Pig Butchering
The company gave details for the first time on its approach to combatting organized criminal networks behind the devastating scams.
read moreWATCH: Social media firestorm over free-range kids
A Georgia mom was arrested in front of her children, after her 10-year-old walked alone to the store.
read moreTraffic on Bluesky, an X competitor, is up 500% since the election. How will they handle the surge?
Unlike other social media sites, Bluesky allows users to create their own algorithm. The site does not have ads, nor harvest data for artificial intelligence training. But it is still very small and has an unproven business record.
read moreMicrosoft is the mystery AI company licensing HarperCollins books, says Bloomberg
Microsoft will train a new AI model on licensed nonfiction titles from HarperCollins, according to a report from Bloomberg.
read moreElon Musk's X has signed up a new adtech partner as it looks to boost advertising revenue
PubMatic has previously said its platform could help X tap budgets beyond social media, such as display and video advertising.
read moreSocial media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK
The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom.
read moreBluesky's 'acceleration is tremendous' as users flock to the new 'old Twitter'
Bluesky saw a surge in new users following the election, with many praising the feeling on the social media site as being similar to "old Twitter."
read moreNetflix's Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight showed that getting attention is what Jake Paul does best
It wasn't boxing's finest moment, but Jake Paul showed in his bout with Mike Tyson that he knows how to use attention in a social media world.
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