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.
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.
New York City takes a landmark stance against tech giants, officially classifying social media as an environmental toxin for young people's mental health.
Shares in Donald Trump's Truth Social parent company, DJT, have nosedived, erasing billions from its market value and raising serious questions about its long-term viability.
Channel 9 sports presenter Danika Mason confronts a reporter who admitted to searching for her online, in an awkward on-air exchange that has gone viral. Discover the full story behind the social media storm.
A Daily Mail investigation exposes the dark underbelly of Facebook's local singles groups, revealing rampant sexual predation, fraudulent activity, and explicit content targeting vulnerable users seeking companionship.
California lawmakers advance a groundbreaking bill to mandate health warnings on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, aiming to combat the youth mental health crisis. A potential blueprint for the UK?
A groundbreaking new app, developed with UK government backing, is set to revolutionise child online safety. 'Shield' gives children and parents unprecedented control over social media feeds, muting harmful algorithms to protect young mental health from t
A damning investigation from Denmark reveals how Snapchat's features are being exploited by drug dealers to operate with impunity, raising serious child safety concerns.
The hunt for British father Tom Phillips and his three children missing for 21 months takes a critical turn as New Zealand police uncover a significant campsite in the remote Te Urewera bush, revealing survival gear and clues of recent habitation.
The gripping search for British expat Tom Phillips and his three children, missing in Brazil for four years after a custody dispute, reaches a critical new phase with a major police operation.
The seismic shift to AI-powered Google Search has triggered an 'existential crisis' for UK online publishers, with some seeing web traffic collapse by up to 90%. Discover how the tech giant's new direction is dismantling traditional media business models
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.
Victoria Police escalate search for 31-year-old mother Dezi Freeman, last seen in Porepunkah. Dive teams scour Ovens River as family makes emotional plea for information.
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
Google's new AI Overviews feature is under fire after generating dangerously absurd and factually incorrect answers, including recommending users eat rocks and add non-toxic glue to pizza sauce, raising serious concerns about the rollout of AI-powered sea
Victoria Police conduct intensive manhunt in rugged bushland near Porepunkah for alleged murderer Aaron Murray, last seen fleeing into dense terrain after domestic violence incident.
An internal Google study reveals deep concern over ChatGPT's ability to challenge its search dominance. Leaked documents show OpenAI's tech is perceived as a credible threat to the search giant's core business.
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.
Hampshire Constabulary has launched a major search operation in Portsmouth for a missing 12-year-old girl, releasing a detailed description and appealing for public assistance to locate her.
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'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
Comedian Eric Andre files a federal lawsuit against the US government after a traumatic and allegedly unlawful cavity search by TSA agents at Atlanta airport. The shocking incident, which he describes as 'dehumanising', has sparked outrage and raises seri
New leads surface in the disappearance of Travis Decker as search teams scour Washington state following a potential sighting near his abandoned vehicle.
Experts warn that traditional search engines like Google may become obsolete as AI chatbots and direct app usage reshape how we find information online.
Discover how social media algorithms are stifling creativity and rebellion in the fashion industry, pushing brands towards homogenised trends.
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.
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.
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.