Meta Loses Court Case Over Child Trafficking on Its Platforms
Meta loses court case after Guardian investigation reveals child sex trafficking on Facebook and Instagram, with evidence of sale negotiations and advertising of minors.
Category : Social
Toxic Livestreaming Culture Linked to Influencer's Death
French influencer Jean 'JP' Pormanove dies during a 12-day livestream on Kick, allegedly abused for clicks, sparking outcry over toxic streaming culture.
Meta Says AI Needs Australian Social Posts to Learn Local Culture
Meta argues Australian social media posts are vital for AI to learn local concepts, urging against privacy law changes that could limit data use.
TikTok Restores Service After Week-Long US Outage Caused by Snow Storm
TikTok says service is back to normal after a week-long US outage caused by a snow storm at an Oracle data centre.
Hugh Grant and Esther Ghey Back Under-16s Social Media Ban
Hugh Grant and Esther Ghey back a social media ban for under-16s ahead of a Lords debate on the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
Teens Charged After TikTok Surfing Stunt Leads to Death
Two teens charged after TikTok surfing challenge leaves one dead and another with life-altering injuries in Pennsylvania.
Hacks Star Megan Stalter Deletes TikTok Over ICE Content Claims
Megan Stalter deletes TikTok, claiming censorship of ICE-critical content amid platform outage and protests.
Tech Insiders Who Created Addictive Apps Now Warn of Smartphone Dystopia
Facebook 'like' button creator Justin Rosenstein and other tech insiders warn of smartphone addiction and its political consequences.
Lords Clash Over Three-Year Delay in Social Media Ban for Under-16s
UK Lords vote on government amendment to delay social media ban for under-16s by three years, facing backlash from campaigners and peers.
Khaby Lame's Digital Identity Sale and Spiritual Background
TikTok star Khaby Lame sells digital identity; fans in Senegal react to his success and spiritual background.
X's new feature exposes MAGA accounts as foreign trolls
X's 'About This Account' feature reveals many MAGA accounts are based outside the US, raising concerns about foreign influence.
Susanna Reid Comforts Jay Slater's Mother in Emotional GMB Interview
Susanna Reid comforts Jay Slater's mother Debbie Duncan on GMB as she calls for 'Jay's Law' to tackle online harassment of grieving families.
Maga Accounts Exposed as Foreign Operations Abroad
New X transparency tool reveals many Maga accounts are based outside the US, including in Russia, Nigeria and India.
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Restored After Major Global Outage
Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp suffered a nearly six-hour global outage due to faulty router configuration changes, affecting millions and prompting an apology.
Metaverse App Allows Kids Into Virtual Strip Clubs
BBC investigation finds children exposed to grooming, sexual content, and rape threats in VRChat on Meta Quest headset.
Pro-Israel Group Urges US Investigation of Ms Rachel Over Gaza Posts
Pro-Israel group StopAntisemitism asks US DoJ to investigate children's entertainer Ms Rachel over Gaza posts, alleging foreign agent activity.
Families Sue TikTok Over Girls' Deaths in 'Blackout Challenge'
Families sue TikTok after two girls died attempting the 'blackout challenge', alleging the platform's algorithms promoted the dangerous content.
BBC’s outgoing director-general ‘profoundly regrets’ Bafta racial slur incident
BBC's Tim Davie regrets Bafta racial slur broadcast; Tourette's campaigner John Davidson shouted involuntary tic during ceremony.
US TikTok Users Reconsider App Amid Privacy and Censorship Concerns
US TikTok users are deleting the app amid privacy and censorship concerns following a new ownership deal.
Cambridge Study Reveals Social Media Unites in Crises
Cambridge study finds social media users shift to unity and solidarity during political crises, boosting engagement for positive posts.
‘The genie is out of the bottle’: parents react to UK under-16s social media ban
UK parents react to government's under-16s social media ban, with mixed views on effectiveness and practicality.
Aaron Sorkin Tried to Get Jesse Eisenberg Back as Zuckerberg for 'The Social Reckoning', but Actor D
Aaron Sorkin tried to get Jesse Eisenberg back as Mark Zuckerberg for 'The Social Reckoning', but the actor declined to avoid being associated with the Facebook founder.
Tech Giants Push Back as Starmer Proposes Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Meta, YouTube, and Snapchat criticise UK plan to ban social media for under-16s, warning it may push teens to less safe platforms.
Bondi Blood Donation Post Sparks Backlash Against Influencer
Influencer criticised for insensitive blood donation post after Bondi attack, contrasting with survivor's harrowing account.
Ocado Joins Viral 6-7 Trend, Leaving Customers Baffled
Ocado joins viral 6-7 trend with a video featuring a customer and driver, leaving many baffled but amused.
Boys Targeted By Harmful Online Misogyny Within Minutes
Study finds boys exposed to misogyny and violence within minutes of creating social media profiles, prompting calls to raise access age to 16.
The Nonchalant Boyfriend: Why Calm Partners Are Misunderstood
A personal essay defends the 'nonchalant boyfriend' stereotype, arguing calm partners are often misunderstood and can provide stability and genuine affection.
Tim Davie Steps Down as BBC Director General Amid Bias Accusations
BBC Director General Tim Davie and news head Deborah Turness resign after bias accusations over Trump speech editing and other coverage.
Meta Begins Deactivating Australian Teen Accounts Ahead of Social Media Ban
Meta begins shutting down under-16 accounts in Australia ahead of social media ban taking effect 10 December, affecting half a million users.
Charity's Facebook Page Reinstated After AI Blunder
Hundred Heroines Facebook page reinstated after Meta AI mistakenly flagged it for drug promotion due to name confusion with heroin.
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