Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health crisis
Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, demanding radical algorithm changes and billions in compensation for youth mental health damage.
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Instagram suffers global outage, users flock to X
Millions of Instagram users were left unable to access the platform during a major worldwide outage, with the blackout sparking widespread frustration and creative memes across other social media platforms.
Earn £100k+ Creating Social Media Content
Discover how marketing specialist Rachel Wells transformed her social media skills into a lucrative career, earning over £100,000 annually by creating content for brands and teaching others to do the same.
Meta forced to let parents block AI bots from contacting kids
New UK regulations will require Meta to provide parental controls blocking AI chatbots from interacting with children on Facebook and Instagram, marking a major victory for child safety campaigners.
MPs: UK faces riot repeat without misinformation action
A cross-party committee warns that Britain remains vulnerable to mass disorder unless the government implements stronger measures against online falsehoods and algorithmic amplification of harmful content.
Instagram's secret change leaves users furious
Meta's Instagram faces backlash after quietly testing a new 'tap-to-advance' feature that automatically opens comments, leaving users frustrated and demanding answers about platform changes.
Trump's Truth Social Faces London Stock Suspension
Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social confronts potential delisting from London's stock market as financial regulators raise concerns over its murky funding and Saudi Arabian connections.
Half of UK children exposed to disturbing online content
New research exposes how British children are frequently encountering distressing videos and news on social media platforms, with experts calling for urgent action.
MPs demand digital IDs for children in online safety crackdown
A landmark parliamentary report calls for mandatory digital IDs for under-18s and holding tech giants legally accountable for online safety in sweeping internet reforms.
Instagram suffers major outage as users report login issues
Thousands of Instagram users across the UK and worldwide reported being suddenly logged out and unable to access their accounts in a major service disruption that began on Tuesday morning.
German man charged over teen's livestreamed death
A Hamburg man faces criminal charges after allegedly filming and sharing footage of a 16-year-old's fatal fall, sparking outrage across Germany about online content regulation.
100+ financial firms move operations abroad post-Brexit
Exclusive: Britain's financial watchdog reveals over 100 companies have moved operations overseas following Brexit, with Dublin and Luxembourg emerging as top destinations for relocating City firms.
Global Instagram outage leaves millions locked out
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and disrupting content creators and businesses. The service failure sparked widespread complaints across social media platforms as users reported login iss
Instagram gets PG-13 rating system in Meta safety shake-up
Meta announces groundbreaking PG-13 age rating system for Instagram, implementing stricter parental controls and content restrictions for younger users in major platform overhaul.
Google silent on Trump lobbying for YouTube in Australia ban
Tech giant Google refuses to disclose whether it's lobbying the Trump administration about YouTube's potential inclusion in Australia's proposed social media ban for under-16s, raising transparency concerns.
TikTok job cuts prompt UK national security probe demand
Senior Conservative MPs demand investigation into TikTok's sudden job cuts amid national security concerns and questions about Chinese government influence.
Google faces UK regulatory overhaul after watchdog decision
The UK's competition watchdog has designated Google with special status, potentially forcing significant changes to how the tech giant operates its search engine for British users.
10 Social Media Red Flags Every Parent Must Know
Exclusive research reveals the critical danger signals parents must watch for on social media platforms to protect children from serious harm and exploitation.
Australia's social media ban: 4chan accessible to under-16s
Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s faces scrutiny as controversial platform 4chan escapes restrictions, raising questions about enforcement and platform classification.
Instagram suffers major global outage
Instagram users worldwide reported widespread technical issues on Thursday, with many unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in what appears to be one of the platform's most significant outages this year.
NHS doctor faces second tribunal over Hamas posts
A senior NHS doctor is under investigation for the second time by the General Medical Council over social media comments regarding the October 7th Hamas attacks, raising questions about free speech in the medical profession.
Bank of England warns Google, Microsoft over AI risks
The Bank of England issues stark warning to Silicon Valley giants over 'black box' AI systems threatening financial stability. Governor Andrew Bailey demands urgent transparency improvements.
Denmark plans social media ban for under-16s
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 16, citing mental health crisis and 'stolen childhoods' in major policy address.
Denmark plans social media ban for under-15s
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 15, warning platforms are 'robbing children of their childhood' in major digital wellbeing initiative.
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.
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.
Indonesia Forces TikTok to Separate Shopping Feature
Indonesia becomes first Southeast Asian nation to ban TikTok Shop, forcing ByteDance to separate social media from e-commerce in dramatic regulatory move affecting millions of users.
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.
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