Partiful App: The Hidden Cost of Digital Party Invites
The viral party planning app Partiful is facing scrutiny as experts reveal how our digital invitations come with hidden costs to personal privacy and data security.
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Instagram Rings: Meta's New Creator Awards System
Meta introduces Instagram Rings, an innovative awards system recognising top creators with exclusive profile features and enhanced visibility on the platform.
Instagram suffers major global outage disrupting millions
Millions of Instagram users were left disconnected as a major platform outage disrupted service across the UK and globally, triggering widespread social media reactions and highlighting our digital dependency.
AI Influencers: Social Media's New Digital Stars
Computer-generated personalities are amassing millions of followers and lucrative brand deals, raising questions about authenticity and the future of social media influencing.
TikTok child accounts can access pornographic content
Shocking investigation reveals TikTok's child safety failures as pornographic material remains readily available to under-13 accounts, sparking urgent calls for regulation.
PNG considers social media age restrictions
Papua New Guinea considers imposing age restrictions on social media platforms, sparking fierce debate between child protection advocates and free speech campaigners.
Instagram suffers major outage affecting thousands
Instagram experienced major technical issues leaving users unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in widespread outage affecting thousands globally.
Social media posts could get Brits banned from holidays
British travellers are being cautioned about strict new social media rules that could see them denied entry to countries like Spain, Turkey, and Greece for posting inappropriate content.
Instagram suffers major outage affecting UK users
Millions of Instagram users worldwide experienced service disruption as the platform suffered a major outage, leaving businesses and creators scrambling.
Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.
Elon Musk's X challenges Australia's social media ban for kids
Elon Musk's X platform demands a pause on Australia's landmark law banning under-16s from social media, citing concerns over its 'lawfulness' and implementation, setting the stage for a major legal and policy clash.
Australia's expanded social media ban targets Reddit, Twitch
The Australian government proposes a major expansion of its social media ban for minors, targeting platforms like Reddit, Twitch, Roblox, and Steam to create a safer online environment for children.
Trump's Truth Social Soars to $6bn Valuation in Market Debut
Shares in Donald Trump's Truth Social parent company surged by as much as 59% in their first day of trading, creating a massive paper fortune for the former president despite the platform's modest revenue.
TikTok to Reset US User Algorithms in Landmark Deal
TikTok is set to reset the recommendation algorithms for its US users as part of a pivotal deal to avert a nationwide ban, fundamentally changing the 'For You' experience.
Instagram's Global Outage: Millions Locked Out of Platform
Meta's Instagram suffered a major worldwide service disruption, leaving millions of users locked out and frustrated. Here's the full breakdown of the technical meltdown.
Trump's TikTok Ban Vow Ignites US-China Tech Showdown
As Donald Trump vows to ban TikTok again, a complex web of US-China tech rivalry, national security fears, and a powerful algorithm's grip on millions of users unfolds. Discover the political and corporate forces at play.
US Law Forces TikTok Sale or Ban Over China Security Fears
A new US law, backed by Donald Trump, forces ByteDance to sell TikTok within a year or face a nationwide ban, escalating tensions in the US-China tech war over data security and algorithmic influence.
Trump's TikTok Takeover Bid Targets Chinese Algorithm
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly orchestrating a dramatic acquisition of TikTok's US operations, aiming to sever Chinese influence over the popular video app's core technology.
TikTok's Algorithm: A Bigger Threat Than Murdoch or Trump
A chilling investigation reveals how TikTok's Chinese-owned algorithm poses a far greater threat to Western democracy than the partisan press of Murdoch or Trump's social media rants, manipulating a generation's worldview.
Instagram Reintroduces Chronological Feed Options
Instagram is rolling out a significant update, giving users more control over their feed with new 'Following' and 'Favourites' chronological options, moving away from its algorithm-driven experience.
Australia's Social Media Ban Loophole Exposed for Under-16s
A critical loophole in Australia's new social media age verification law allows minors to easily access harmful content, including gambling and violent far-right material, by simply browsing without an account, experts warn.
Instagram censors plus-size model, sparking global backlash
Instagram is under fire after censoring a post by Italian plus-size model Natascia Maesi for 'violating nudity policies', sparking accusations of body-shaming and discriminatory algorithms. The incident has ignited a global conversation on digital censors
UK Social Care System At Breaking Point - Report Warns
A devastating report reveals Britain's adult social care system is at breaking point, with chronic underfunding and staff shortages leaving vulnerable adults at risk. Experts warn of a 'deepening crisis' requiring urgent government action.
NHS's chilling AI health prediction: Your future illnesses
A Guardian journalist's firsthand account of a new NHS predictive health algorithm reveals startlingly accurate forecasts, raising urgent questions about the ethics of knowing our future ailments.
AI predicts cancer risk 20 years early in UK breakthrough
A revolutionary AI tool developed by UK researchers can now predict an individual's risk of developing cancer and a thousand other diseases up to two decades in advance, heralding a new era in preventative healthcare.
Trump builds far-right tech empire to rival Silicon Valley
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's strategic move to create an alternative tech ecosystem for his supporters, challenging mainstream platforms and reshaping online conservative discourse.
Instagram's Algorithm Promotes Child Abuse Networks
Shocking investigation reveals Instagram's algorithm actively connects paedophiles and facilitates illegal child content distribution, prompting urgent calls for regulation.
Florida Bans TikTok for Children Under 14
Florida enacts one of America's strictest social media laws, prohibiting children under 14 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, mandating age verification, and allowing account deletion.
Amazon UK drivers sue over 'exploitative' algorithm
Amazon delivery drivers launch a groundbreaking legal battle against the tech giant, alleging its surveillance algorithm creates 'inhumane' working conditions and violates their rights.
Trump's TikTok Deal Triumph Meets Beijing's Algorithm Warning
Donald Trump celebrates a landmark deal for a US-owned TikTok, while Beijing raises serious concerns over the potential transfer of China's core algorithm technology, escalating US-China tech tensions.
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