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French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15

Europe 1 month ago

French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15

French lawmakers approved on Tuesday a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15, as concerns grow around the world over the impact social media have on the health and safety of minors.

Meme creator’s release fails to ease free speech fears

Politics 1 month ago

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Meme creator’s release fails to ease free speech fears

The release of a social media content creator accused over a satirical post has done little to ease concerns over the growing criminalization of government critics, with rights groups warning that his continued status as a suspect reflects an increasingly hostile environment for online free expression in Indonesia.

UK announces social media curfew for older teens

Europe 1 month ago

UK announces social media curfew for older teens

The UK government said Tuesday it will introduce an overnight social media curfew for children aged 16 and 17, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer last month announced an under-16 social media ban.

EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media

Europe 1 month ago

EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media

After Australia became the first country in the world to ban under-16s from social media, several EU nations including Denmark and Greece demanded a similar move.

Meta says US states seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in youth safety trial

Companies 2 months ago

Meta says US states seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in youth safety trial

Meta Platforms said in a court filing on Monday that four states were seeking US$1.4 trillion in penalties over accusations the company designed its Facebook and Instagram platforms to addict young users and misled the public about their safety.

Boredom is the new luxury

Little Big Things 2 months ago

Boredom is the new luxury

As the distraction economy steals our ability to think and focus, the most radical thing we can do could be nothing at all.

UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritize trusted news

Europe 2 months ago

UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritize trusted news

Britain is considering forcing social media companies to prioritize what the government called trusted news sources as part of its broader push to tighten regulation of the sector.

UK Starmer promises 'bold action' on failing social media status quo

Europe 2 months ago

UK Starmer promises 'bold action' on failing social media status quo

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday pledged to "call time" on a social media system failing children amid curbs by a number of countries and calls by parents for an under-16s ban.

Media probe reveals disinformation behind ‘foreign-backed’ 2025 protests

Politics 3 months ago

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Media probe reveals disinformation behind ‘foreign-backed’ 2025 protests

A collective study into allegations of foreign influence behind last year's sweeping protests has instead uncovered what appears to be an anti-Western disinformation campaign.

Who are the real ‘foreign agents’?

Editorial 3 months ago

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Who are the real ‘foreign agents’?

Fueled by the antek asing (foreign agent) rhetoric, harassment of activists and civil society organizations is sure to persist, if not escalate, in the country.

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