Instagram makes teen accounts private by default in safety push
Meta announces major Instagram safety overhaul, making accounts private by default for under-18s and restricting contact from suspicious adults in landmark child protection move.
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New York declares social media public health hazard
New York City officially classifies social media as an environmental toxin, launching a bold public health offensive against tech companies to protect adolescent mental wellbeing.
How Social Media Giants Exploit Your Pregnancy Data
An explosive investigation reveals how tech platforms harvest and monetise intimate pregnancy data, targeting vulnerable users with relentless personalised ads and content.
Australia's Social Media Age Verify Trial Finds 'Inevitable' Flaws
A landmark Australian trial of age-assurance technology for social media access has reported significant accuracy issues, casting doubt on the feasibility of a blanket ban for under-16s. The findings highlight a critical tension between online safety and
Instagram introduces major safety features for UK teenagers
Meta unveils major Instagram safety overhaul for UK teens, including default private accounts, stricter messaging controls, and enhanced parental supervision tools to combat online risks.
Emma Chamberlain Condemns 'Extreme' AI Deepfakes
YouTube sensation Emma Chamberlain confronts the disturbing rise of AI-generated deepfake content featuring her likeness, calling for stricter regulation and digital safety measures in a candid viral video.
Trump's Secret Surveillance Operation Exposed in Report
A shocking exposé from the University of Michigan reveals how private investigators, hired by Donald Trump's company, engaged in extensive surveillance of his own employees, allies, and journalists, raising grave concerns over privacy and power.
US City Sues Meta and Google Over Youth Mental Health Crisis
The US city of Providence, Rhode Island, has launched a landmark lawsuit against Meta, Google, YouTube, and Instagram's parent companies, alleging their algorithms have created a youth mental health epidemic. The suit seeks financial compensation for the
Minnesota Sues TikTok Over Youth Mental Health Harms
Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison launches a groundbreaking lawsuit against TikTok, alleging its addictive algorithm and 'challenge' features are creating a youth mental health crisis. The state demands sweeping changes to the platform's operatio
Trump admin to screen visa applicants' social media
The Trump administration unveils a controversial new policy requiring nearly all US visa applicants to submit their social media handles for screening of 'anti-American' sentiment, sparking a major row over privacy and free speech.
US to demand social media from UK visitors
Exclusive: New US policy will require visa waiver travellers to declare social media handles, raising significant privacy concerns for British visitors from 2026.
Peter Andre's Family Photos Leaked – He's Furious
Singer Peter Andre expresses outrage after intimate family photos are leaked without consent, sparking a privacy debate.
Instagram's new live feature sparks safety debate
Instagram introduces a controversial feature allowing users to broadcast live to 'Close Friends' only, raising concerns about child safety and online privacy.
UK bans TikTok on NHS devices over security risks
The UK government has ordered the removal of TikTok from all NHS devices due to growing security and data privacy risks. The move follows similar actions by other government departments.
Princess Andre asks Katie Price to stop posting about her
Princess Andre, the 16-year-old daughter of Katie Price and Peter Andre, has reportedly asked her mother to stop posting about her on social media, seeking more privacy as she grows up.
Parents warned about risks of sharing kids' photos online
New study reveals the hidden dangers of posting children's photos on social media. Privacy experts urge parents to rethink their sharing habits.
Instagram 'Peek' Raises Privacy Concerns
Instagram's latest 'Peek' feature allows users to send disappearing photos, but experts warn it could pose serious privacy risks. Learn how to protect your data.
Instagram's Map Feature Raises Privacy Alarms
Instagram is testing a new map feature that could reveal users' locations, raising significant privacy concerns. Learn how to protect your data.
Instagram tests new location-sharing map feature
Instagram is rolling out a new feature that allows users to share their location on a map. Discover how this update enhances social connectivity and what it means for privacy.
Instagram tests feature showing friends' liked posts
Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to view posts liked by their friends, raising privacy concerns among some users.
Police criticised for posting suspect's photo on Facebook
Lancashire Police faces backlash for sharing a suspect's image on social media without consent, raising privacy concerns.
Should you ask before posting friends' photos online?
A viral discussion has sparked debate over whether posting friends' photos on social media without consent is a breach of privacy—and if it should be illegal.
Social Media Algorithms Stifle Fashion Rebellion
Discover how social media algorithms are stifling creativity and rebellion in the fashion industry, pushing brands towards homogenised trends.
Australia proposes social media ban for under-16s
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces sweeping restrictions on social media access for children under 16, citing mental health risks. Experts weigh in on the controversial plan.
MPs Push for Social Media Ban for Under-16s
A cross-party group of MPs is calling for a ban on social media for children under 16, citing mental health risks and online safety concerns. Discover the debate and potential policy changes.
Emilie Kiser’s husband bans son from her social media
Social media star Emilie Kiser's husband, Avery, has decided to keep their son off the internet, sparking a debate about children's privacy in the digital age.
Police use social media to track illegal migrants
UK law enforcement agencies are increasingly using social media platforms to identify and locate individuals suspected of illegal immigration, raising concerns over privacy and ethical implications.
Trump's Truth Social in financial trouble amid legal battles
Former US President Donald Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, is reportedly facing financial difficulties while he deals with legal challenges in Washington and Cleveland.
Meta AI learns Australian culture from your social posts
Meta's AI is now analysing social media posts to understand Australian cultural concepts, raising privacy concerns among users.
Zuckerberg apologises for Cambridge Analytica scandal
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced tough questions from UK MPs over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, admitting mistakes but avoiding direct apologies for data misuse.
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