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Social Media Used for Destabilization, Lessons from Ceuta
Worldder-standard4d ago

Social Media Used for Destabilization, Lessons from Ceuta

Following events in Ceuta, an analysis highlights how social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are being used as tools for destabilization, initially by spreading misinformation about welcoming migrants and now by right-wing extremists.

Study Links Social Media Use to Decline in Student Grades
Technologyfaz4d ago

Study Links Social Media Use to Decline in Student Grades

A new study reveals that early exposure to social media platforms like TikTok negatively impacts students' academic performance, potentially setting them back by half a year. The findings are expected to fuel further debate on age limits for social media use.

Parliamentary Panel Summons Tech Giants Over Digital Safety
Politicshindustan-times10d ago

Parliamentary Panel Summons Tech Giants Over Digital Safety

A parliamentary panel has summoned Meta, X, Google, and Snapchat for a meeting to examine measures for digital safety. The discussion will focus on protecting women, children, and citizens' data privacy, as well as reviewing compliance with government rules by social media platforms.

The Odyssey Box Office Soars Amid Social Media Leaks
CultureFox Newsruvfaz+13rzeczpospolitaforbesobservadorTimes of Indiavarietyhollywood-reporterindian-expressdeadline+5 more17d ago16 sources

The Odyssey Box Office Soars Amid Social Media Leaks

The film 'The Odyssey' achieved significant global box office success, earning over $600 million worldwide after its second weekend, despite an online leak of the full movie on social media platforms. Universal Pictures responded to the leaks by implementing takedown protocols to remove pirated copies.

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15
PoliticsFox Newsfazdelo+3Yahoodh-les-sportsmeta-mk21d ago6 sources

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15

France has become the first European Union nation to implement a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15. The new law aims to protect minors from the potential harms of social media platforms.

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15
Worldde-volkskrantdelfi-lt22d ago2 sources

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15

France has implemented a ban preventing children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok. This measure aims to regulate access to online platforms for minors.

Facebook and Instagram Users Report Outages
Technologyindian-expressmyjoyonline24d ago2 sources

Facebook and Instagram Users Report Outages

Users of Meta's social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, have reported experiencing outages. The disruptions affected access and functionality for many users across both services.

Violent Crime Investigation in Lithuania
Politicsdelfi-lt28d ago

Violent Crime Investigation in Lithuania

Lithuanian law enforcement is investigating a violent crime that occurred in a public place, with suspicions that the incident was filmed and subsequently shared on social media platforms.

Meloni Focuses on Security in Social Media Posts
Politicsla-repubblica1mo ago

Meloni Focuses on Security in Social Media Posts

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is emphasizing security on her social media platforms, posting about law enforcement operations related to evictions, migrant repatriations, and attacks on officers, ahead of a new bill extending preventive detention powers.

Sydney Sweeney's Sheer Lace Bodysuit Goes Viral
Culturenrkindex-hrklix-ba1mo ago3 sources

Sydney Sweeney's Sheer Lace Bodysuit Goes Viral

Actress Sydney Sweeney has garnered significant online attention after posting photos of herself in a sheer lace bodysuit. The daring outfit has sparked widespread comments and reactions across social media platforms.

Opinionla-vanguardia19h ago

The Chicks of Wrath

An opinion piece examines the strong negative reactions and criticisms directed at Ursula von der Leyen on social media platforms.

Meta Ordered to Pay Hundreds of Millions Over Social Media Harm to Minors
PoliticsYahooil-sole-24-oreRappler5d ago3 sources

Meta Ordered to Pay Hundreds of Millions Over Social Media Harm to Minors

Meta has been ordered to pay hundreds of millions of dollars, including a $567 million ruling in New Mexico and a $942 million judgment, due to damages caused to minors by its social media platforms. The company faces thousands of potential lawsuits regarding children's mental health.

Meta Fined $567 Million for Endangering Children on Social Media Platforms
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+59NYTwsjFTle-mondeThe GuardianNPRAl JazeeraCNN+51 more6d ago62 sources

Meta Fined $567 Million for Endangering Children on Social Media Platforms

Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million in a landmark ruling for failing to protect children on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. The court found that Meta's platforms endangered minors and made them vulnerable, necessitating changes to its services.

Meta Faces Scandal Over Pedocriminal Advertisements
Businessdh-les-sports7d ago

Meta Faces Scandal Over Pedocriminal Advertisements

Meta's social media platforms are embroiled in a scandal after it was revealed that pedocriminal advertisements were disseminated for several months, with internal sources indicating these ads had been approved.

Social Media Platforms Combat 'AI Slop'
BusinessBBC12d ago

Social Media Platforms Combat 'AI Slop'

Snapchat, along with platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack, is reportedly joining efforts to combat the spread of fake or low-quality AI-generated content, often referred to as 'AI slop'.

Castor Oil for Eyelashes: Does It Work?
Culturenewsbeast16d ago

Castor Oil for Eyelashes: Does It Work?

The article explores the popular trend of using castor oil for eyelashes, which has gained legendary status on social media platforms like TikTok. Many videos promise longer, thicker, and stronger lashes within weeks.

Monitoring Intensified for SONA Misinformation Campaigns
Politicsphilstar19d ago

Monitoring Intensified for SONA Misinformation Campaigns

Cybercrime investigators have stepped up their monitoring of social media platforms to counter alleged plans by administration critics to sow misinformation online. The intensified surveillance aims to prevent public disorder during President Marcos' State of the Nation Address.

Andy Burnham's Social Media Presence Fuels PM Speculation
CultureThe Guardian19d ago

Andy Burnham's Social Media Presence Fuels PM Speculation

Andy Burnham's increased activity on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, has led to speculation about his potential future as a UK Prime Minister. Commentators are drawing parallels between his online presence and that of other politically active figures, while also reflecting on his background and influences.

Heidi Klum Poses Topless on Beach for Potato Chip Ad
CultureFox Newsmorgunbladidjutarnji-list+4klix-bacdm-menewsbeasttmz20d ago7 sources

Heidi Klum Poses Topless on Beach for Potato Chip Ad

Supermodel Heidi Klum was photographed topless on a beach, using a potato chip bag to cover herself, as part of a new advertising campaign. The images and videos quickly went viral across social media platforms.

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15
Technologydelo21d ago

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15

France has become the first EU member state to ban social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat for children under the age of 15, prompting discussions on whether other countries will follow suit.

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15
TechnologyBBCle-mondeThe Guardian+31Al Jazeerahelsingin-sanomatnosruvtagesschauSCMPla-repubblicaNHK World+23 more22d ago34 sources

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15

France has become the first EU nation to pass a law banning children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms. The new legislation aims to protect minors and will come into effect in September.

Podcast Explores Technology's Impact on Happiness
Culturesvenska-dagbladet28d ago

Podcast Explores Technology's Impact on Happiness

A Swedish podcast delves into the question of whether technology can contribute to happiness, drawing a contrast with social media platforms like Snapchat and TikTok, which are frequently associated with negative emotional impacts on users.

UK Proposes Overnight Social Media Curfew for Teenagers
WorldBBCFTyle-uutiset+13ruvberlingskepublicoThe Independentindex-hrn1-serbiaTimes of Indiavariety+5 more29d ago16 sources

UK Proposes Overnight Social Media Curfew for Teenagers

The UK government has proposed an overnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, alongside a ban for those under 16. This initiative aims to make the UK the safest place for teenagers online by limiting access to social media during late hours.

Technologybloomberg29d ago

Social Media's Impact on Sexual Health Testing

Social media platforms are increasingly becoming an unregulated space for sexual health testing, leading to concerns about accuracy, privacy, and the overall integrity of health services in this 'Wild West' environment.

EU to Restrict Children's Access to Social Media and Expands Russia Sanctions
PoliticsbloombergNYTFT+73The GuardianAl Jazeeradr-dknzzyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatnosruv+65 more1mo ago76 sources

EU to Restrict Children's Access to Social Media and Expands Russia Sanctions

The European Union is set to implement measures restricting children's access to social media platforms. Concurrently, the EU, along with the UK, has expanded sanctions against Russia over cyberattacks, surveillance, and human rights abuses.

Lithuanian Woman's Nightmare After TikTok-Hyped Weight Loss Injections
Healthdelfi-lt1mo ago

Lithuanian Woman's Nightmare After TikTok-Hyped Weight Loss Injections

A Lithuanian woman shared her harrowing experience after using weight loss injections widely promoted on social media platforms like TikTok, stating she was convinced she was dying. While these injections are often seen as a quick fix for shedding unwanted pounds, her story highlights the potential severe side effects and risks involved.

India Issues Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Feature
BusinessTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+2ndtvchannel-news-asia1mo ago5 sources

India Issues Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Feature

The Indian government has sent notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, following a similar action against WhatsApp, regarding concerns over their username features. This move by the Centre comes amid ongoing scrutiny of social media platforms.

Kids Online Safety Act Advances in Senate
Politicscnbc8d ago

Kids Online Safety Act Advances in Senate

The Kids Online Safety Act, a legislative measure designed to protect children on social media platforms, has advanced to the Senate floor after previously stalling in the last Congress.

AI-Generated Historical Vloggers Trend on Social Media
Technologyaktualne-cz8d ago

AI-Generated Historical Vloggers Trend on Social Media

A new trend of AI-generated historical vloggers and influencers is gaining traction on social media platforms. These digital personalities use historical backdrops to create viral content, raising questions about their educational value versus their role in promoting artificial identities.

Social Media Platforms Crack Down on AI-Generated Content
Technologydelfi-lt9d ago

Social Media Platforms Crack Down on AI-Generated Content

Social media platforms like Snapchat and LinkedIn are beginning to restrict the visibility of low-quality and repetitive AI-generated content. Snapchat announced it will no longer recommend fully AI-generated videos, while LinkedIn is testing similar measures.

Expert Warns of Escalating Beauty Ideals on Social Media
Technologypolitiken10d ago

Expert Warns of Escalating Beauty Ideals on Social Media

An expert warns of a "grim escalation" in beauty ideals promoted on social media platforms like Instagram, which already emphasize features such as full lips, smooth skin, and high cheekbones. The article suggests a concerning trend in the evolution of these standards.

Most Australian Teens Still Use Social Media Despite Under-16 Ban
Technologydie-pressen1-serbiahotnews+5irish-independentjapan-timesn1-bihndtvvijesti-me13d ago8 sources

Most Australian Teens Still Use Social Media Despite Under-16 Ban

A new study reveals that over 80% of Australian teenagers continue to use social media platforms, three months after a ban for those under 16 was implemented. The findings suggest the ban has largely been ineffective.

India's Gen Z 'Cockroach Movement' Challenges Government Online
PoliticsbloombergDaily Sabah13d ago2 sources

India's Gen Z 'Cockroach Movement' Challenges Government Online

India's Gen Z, dubbed the 'Cockroach Movement,' is utilizing social media platforms like Instagram to voice their dissent and challenge the Modi government's policies. This youth movement is characterized by its online activism and ability to outwit traditional political strategies.

Spider-Man Impersonator Helps Man in Wheelchair Cross Busy Road
CultureBBCNYTThe Guardian+5The Independent24urTimes of Indiaiefimeridanewsbeast20d ago8 sources

Spider-Man Impersonator Helps Man in Wheelchair Cross Busy Road

A driver dressed as Spider-Man was captured on video helping a man in a wheelchair navigate a busy street in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The act of kindness quickly went viral across social media platforms.

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15
PoliticsBBCle-mondeNPR+9fazle-figaroFrance 24hvgThe Independentindex-hrrfi-englishbalkan-web+1 more22d ago12 sources

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15

France has become the first EU country to pass a law banning children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms. The new legislation aims to protect young users and will come into effect on September 1st.

French Parliament Approves Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
PoliticsNYTle-mondenzz+34yle-uutisetruvfazaftonbladetberlingskeDWle-figarolsm-lv+26 more22d ago37 sources

French Parliament Approves Social Media Ban for Children Under 15

The French Parliament has passed a law prohibiting children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, making France the first country in the EU to implement such a ban. This measure aims to protect young people from the potential harms of social media.