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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.
How the death of turtle has rocked Hanoi
Vietnam mourn the shocking death of an ancient turtle revered as a symbol of auspiciousness.
India regulator pillories Facebook over Free Basics lobbying
India's telecom regulator strongly criticises Facebook over its campaign to drum up support for its Free Basics internet plan.
How a Facebook post landed man in jail for 15 years
Malik First Born Allah Farrad, will be spending the next 15 and half years of his life in a federal penitentiary because of a single Facebook post.
Why is Mark Zuckerberg angry at critics in India?
Mark Zuckerberg is feeling the force of critics who believe his effort to provide Indians with free access to a limited number of internet services hurts India's democracy and violates net neutrality.
Modi manages his own Facebook, Twitter accounts
Having one of the most demanding jobs in the country doesn't stop Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from managing his social media accounts on his own.
FLASHBACK 2015
The year 2015 is marked with many significant incidents that changed Bangladesh's course of history forever.
Afghan official makes plea to president via Facebook
A deputy governor in Afghanistan sends a highly unusual public Facebook message to the president to plead for assistance in fighting the Taliban.
Is Europe going to restrict teens from using Facebook?
By the end of this week it could be illegal for any European child under the age of 16 to use social media without the consent of their parents.
Zuckerberg voices support for Muslim Facebook users
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg reassures Muslim Facebook users that they are “always welcome” on the popular social media platform.
Teens think Facebook uncool, but still use it
American teens think Facebook has definitely lost its cool factor, but use it as much as ever.