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The EU's tech chief called on Meta and TikTok to "act decisively" to stem disinformation at times of crisis, saying the European Commission held talks with both platforms Friday following last week's Ceuta migrant surge.
Aug 8, 2026
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New data released this week show 54% of Australian children and teens use artificial intelligence tools for personal and social reasons.
Aug 6, 2026
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As of March 2026, every U.S. state had introduced at least one bill seeking to regulate social media or other digital platforms for people younger than 18. The wave of legislation would be difficult for anyone to keep track ...
Aug 4, 2026
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Research published in the International Journal of Web-Based Communities has looked at how digital identity might be governed online, specifically in the so-called metaverse. The study found that current frameworks for digital ...
Aug 3, 2026
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As countries around the world look to follow Australia's lead in restricting young people's access to social media, a new report by the eSafety Commissioner might give them reason to pause, at least temporarily.
Jul 31, 2026
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Australia's online safety watchdog took court action Thursday against Telegram, alleging the global messaging platform had failed to remove terrorism material.
Jul 30, 2026
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Elon Musk's social media app X on Monday began offering its X Money banking service to all U.S. subscribers of its paid Premium and Premium+ tiers, part of the multibillionaire's ambition to turn the site into an "everything ...
Jul 28, 2026
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Consider these scenarios.
Jul 27, 2026
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Time to check if you've got mail. Again.
Jul 24, 2026
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France's parliament is weighing a social media ban for users under 15, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, although enforcement authorities face a puzzle over how to manage age checks.
Jul 21, 2026
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