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France plans social media ban for children under 15
PARIS: France will make a fresh attempt to protect children from excessive screen time, proposing a ban on social media…
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In the age of AI, I still share my kids’ photos online – but here’s where I draw the line on what to post
The first time I shared a photo of my firstborn son online, he was just 30 days old. I was…
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Scammers, fraudsters and the tax office’s missing $50 billion | Four Corners Documentary
The ATO is one of the most powerful and secretive institutions in the country, but for years, it’s operated without…
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WhatsApp, Twitch among sites that could face Australia under-16s social media ban
SYDNEY: Tech companies including WhatsApp and Reddit, as well as streaming giant Twitch and gaming firm Roblox, could be among…
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China extends social media sanctions to include Weibo, Kuaishou
BEIJING: China’s internet regulator said on Saturday (Sep 20) it would take “disciplinary and punitive measures” against popular apps Weibo…
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Second chances or glorifying crime? Ex-con influencers go viral in China amid controversy
SINGAPORE: When Xiao first walked out of prison in August, after spending nearly a decade behind bars – he had…
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Commentary: Details on how Australia’s social media ban for under-16s will work are finally becoming clear
WHAT WON’T BE REQUIRED Importantly, the government “is not asking platforms to verify the age of all users”. The guidance…
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Leavitt reveals status of Trump-Musk relationship after public feud
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt discusses Elon Musk and President Donald Trump trading jabs on social media on ‘Hannity.’…
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China says it imposed punishment on Xiaohongshu over content
BEIJING: China’s internet regulator said on Thursday (Sep 11) it had ordered “warnings and strict punishment” to bosses at popular…
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At least 19 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban, corruption
KATHMANDU: At least 19 people were killed Monday (Sep 8) when police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu and other parts…
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