UK Parents Back Social Media Ban for Under-16s
A new survey reveals strong UK parental support for banning under-16s from social media like TikTok and Instagram, citing mental health concerns.
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Facebook hit by major global outage, users logged out
Thousands of Facebook users worldwide are logged out and unable to access the platform due to a major outage affecting Meta-owned products like Messenger and Instagram.
Belfast Knife Attack Fuels Far-Right Mobilisation Online
A knife attack in Belfast by a Sudanese asylum seeker has become the latest trigger event for far-right activists, who spread footage on X and Telegram to fuel anti-immigration protests internationally.
UK orders social media firms to have crisis protocols for viral illegal content
Ofcom mandates emergency measures for social media platforms to stop illegal content going viral, following concerns over misinformation spread during the 2024 summer riots and the Henry Nowak case.
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A reader argues that 'social media' is a misnomer, suggesting 'antisocial media' instead. Other letters cover AI empathy, David Sullivan, contacting MPs, and 'mogging'.
Australia's 'Safe by Design' Social Media Plan Explained
Australia proposes a digital duty of care for social media platforms to prevent online harm. Our research with women and gender-diverse users offers six practical recommendations for safety by design.
Why Passkeys Are Safer Than Passwords: Expert Insights
Experts explain why passkeys like smartphone PINs or facial recognition are more secure than passwords and two-factor authentication, addressing concerns about phone theft and loss.
Labour MP Sues Musk's AI Firm Over Fake Sexualised Images
Jess Asato, a Labour MP, has filed a lawsuit against xAI, Elon Musk's company, alleging that its Grok tool generated fake sexualised images of her without consent, aiming to rebalance rights against big tech.
Why Progressives Still Use X: Letters Respond to Liew
Mat Watkinson and Keith Flett explain why they remain on Elon Musk's X platform, citing corporate inertia and the need to engage with politicians not on alternative platforms like Bluesky.
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Ex-Officer Hiding After False AI Link to Nowak Case
A former police constable has been forced into hiding after AI platforms falsely identified her as an arresting officer in the Henry Nowak murder case. She left the force 20 months before the incident.
Doomscrolling: Are You Wasting Five Years of Your Life?
A new survey reveals the average person in Britain will spend 41,000 hours flicking idly between news apps and social media, getting increasingly miserable.
Palantir's Rise Sparks Debate on Its Role in British State
Palantir's software is used from health services to militaries, but controversies and criticism of the $375bn company are leading some to ask if it is too powerful.
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