Australia, Social media

Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users, as part of what the government says is a world-leading ban on under-16s using the services.
Social media sites call for Australia to delay its ban on children younger than 16
An advocate for major social media platforms told an Australian Senate committee Monday that laws to ban children younger than 16 from the sites should be delayed until next year at least instead of being rushed through the Parliament this week.
Which Countries Are Considering Social Media Bans For Teens?
Social media bans for teens are being considered across the world. Newsweek looks at where they're being debated, and the concerns.
Australia's social media ban: Platforms call for delay to age limits legislation
Social media sites are lobbying the Australian government to delay its proposed age limits for children younger than 16. View on euronews
Australia should delay social media ban for children under 16, Big Tech says
The legislation would impose fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) on platforms for systemic failures to prevent young children from holding accounts.
Social media sites ask Australia to delay ban on users under 16 by one year: Report
The law could lead to fines up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) on social media platforms if they don't prevent children from having accounts
School bullies have moved online. But is banning all under-16s from social media really the answer?
The Australian government introduced what it’s called “world-leading” legislation in parliament this week to wipe social ...
BBC bosses accused of hypocrisy over social media
BBC management has been accused of hypocrisy by a lawyer representing a sacked presenter. Nick Toms was representing Jack ...
Police arrest man after social media post alludes to drug trafficking in Hay River, N.W.T., apartment
A man is facing several drug trafficking and firearm related charges after RCMP discovered a post on social media.
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Joe Scarborough Slams ‘Gutter’ Social Media Influencers Who ‘Stir Up Sh*t’ And Lie At ‘No Cost’: ‘What Reporters Do Matters!’
Scarborough raised eyebrows in the studio by cursing out "gutter" influencers who are incentivized to lie to readers at “no ...
Social media has complex effects on adolescent well-being, and policymakers must take note
In late 2024, more than 20 years after the birth of Facebook, the impact of social media on our lives cannot be overstated.
How will Trump use social media in his second term? What we can expect in 2025.
The president-elect made Twitter a staple of his first administration. Should we expect more of the same in 2025?
Singer-songwriter Khalid comes out as gay on social media after being outed
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted.
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Social media scams to be wary ahead of Black Friday
Many are turning to social media for inspiration as ads pop up on your feed. But there is a warning tonight that those ...
Australia introduces bill to limit under-16s from using social media with tech companies facing huge fines
The Australian government is threatening multimillion dollar fines for social companies that breach a proposed ban on ...
Social media buzz may predict election results earlier in tight races
With social media platforms serving as soapboxes for politicians, campaigns and voters alike, pollsters may be able to better ...