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Australia backs down on social media misinformation fines
Australia has decided not to go ahead with a plan to fine social media companies for failing to stop the spread of false information. The proposed law would have allowed fines of up to 5% of a company’s yearly earnings but was dropped because it didn’t have enough support in the country's Senate.
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or government identification to enforce a social media age cut-off, some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.
Australia plans to ban social media for users under 16
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that his government will introduce legislation to prevent users under 16 from accessing social media platforms, citing the risks of online harm.
We should rethink our approach to online political discussions
Political discussions today often devolve into verbal battlegrounds, where the goal seems less about understanding and more about winning. Social media, creating echo chambers and shrinking attention spans, amplifies this by rewarding outrage and oversimplification over nuance and depth.
Scrolling away your life? Maybe it's time to reclaim a little control
We are currently habituated to mindlessly scrolling on our phones without even realising that hours have passed since we picked up the device. The following pointers can help you take control of this harmful habit.
Our sense of right and wrong is eroding: Nusraat Faria
Bangladeshi film actress, singer, and model Nusraat Faria still finds herself in a difficult position — her name continues to be associated with a former prime minister across social media discussions, often with negative undertones.
#Perspective / Radio’s last stand: Can FM survive in a digital world?
Like many traditional media, FM radio has struggled to maintain its once-strong relevance in the face of rapid digitalisation, changing listener habits, and the rise of online streaming platforms.
A call to end the cycle of revenge politics
The tendency to humiliate and seek revenge through violence only deepens political distrust and perpetuates cycles of retribution with each change in the government.
Australia plans age limit to ban children from social media
The minimum age for children to log into sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok has not been decided but is expected to be between 14 and 16 years, Albanese said.
Woman,106, dances with joy at meeting the Obamas
Virginia McLaurin, 106 year-old, has waited her whole life to see an African-American in the White House. So when she finally got a chance to meet President Obama, she could barely contain her excitement.
Mymensingh boy tortured for ‘stealing’ phone
A 12-year-old boy is tortured in Mymensingh and its video is leaked in the social media, giving rise to public outrage.
Should Twitter ignore its users?
For the last 48 hours Twitter has been… well, all of a Twitter. An article in Buzzfeed suggesting that the social network was about to introduce what is known as an algorithmic timeline - promoting tweets deemed most relevant rather than publishing them in reverse chronological order - sparked a wave of what can only be described as furious panic.
Which one is the mom?
A mother-daughter selfie posted by Kaylan Mahomes is baffling the internet! A recent car selfie by Kaylen with her twin and Kyla, their mother sent the social media world into confusion as everyone was trying to figure out which one is the mom.
Facebook and Instagram ban private gun adverts
Private individuals will no longer be allowed to advertise guns on Facebook and Instagram, the photo-sharing service owned by Facebook.
Facebook expands live video streaming
Facebook expands its offering for streaming live video at the leading social network.
Will you like Facebook’s new reaction?
Do you ever "like" something on Facebook? If so, life is about to get a bit more complex.
Facebook quarterly profit doubles as user ranks grow
Facebook quarterly profit more than doubles as its ranks swelled during the past year to a mammoth user base of nearly 1.6 billion, the social media giant says.
Executive exodus at troubled Twitter
Four key Twitter executives are to leave the company as the social network continues its attempt to turn around its fortunes.
Big B scores 19m followers on Twitter
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, the most followed Indian on Twitter, scores a fan following of 19 million on the micro-blogging platform.