The internet, once a mere repository of information, has evolved into the most formidable arena for political engagement.
The US government announced Wednesday it will start reviewing the social media activity of visa applicants and immigrants for antisemitic content, according to a recent report by Reuters. The announcement has been heavily criticised by certain civil liberties groups as an overreach that threatens free expression.
What started as a niche form of entertainment, in recent years, has grown into a medium for storytelling, political satire, and everyday connection. Memes now serve as a mirror of society, and as Bangladesh continues to embrace digitalisation, they are now contributing to online conversations and sparking social change.
Grooming of minors by paedophilic adults seems to be an overlooked yet pressing societal anomaly
Do we question the information that floods our social media feeds or passively consume and share without critical evaluation?
Social media has become a crucial part of this transformation, influencing everything from politics to social movements.
The European Union (EU) has updated its code of conduct on online hate speech, requiring social media platforms like Meta’s Facebook, Elon Musk’s X, and Google’s YouTube to step up efforts to tackle harmful content. The European Commission announced the changes on Monday, integrating the code into the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).
Bluesky, the decentralised social media platform, has seen a recent surge in new users and is taking steps to improve security and combat impersonation. With more people joining the platform, the company is introducing stricter measures to ensure accounts are authentic and trustworthy, as per an official post by the platform.
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.
However, this is not to say that social media does not have its merits.
Amidst the sea of likes, comments and fleeting interaction, there lies the possibility of finding people who have the potential to be crucial parts of your life.
Living in this digital era, we are compelled to ask — does the number of friends really mean more than the quality of a friendship?
Understanding the unwritten standards of social media etiquette has become an essential need in the ever-connected world that is the internet, where virtual interactions have become a fundamental part of our everyday lives.
Ever heard the words Walkman, Gameboy, Discman, Watchman, Camcorder? If the answer is no, you are probably 24 and born in the era of laptops and smartphones. In which case, gather around kids, for I am about to spin a yarn on how it feels for fossils like me to live in a world where everything is at your fingertips and have everything you need in one handy convenient place.
Gone are the days of LOL and LMAO; IJBOL’s now in town. These funky abbreviations have Millennials, Gen X-ers and Boomers scrambling their heads in utter confusion, wondering “What exactly is up with Gen Z?”
People are getting more and more addicted to social media, and most are unaware of their own dependency.
Breaking free from the cycle of excessive consumption requires awareness.
Dozens of US states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of fuelling a youth mental health crisis by making their social media platforms addictive
We are too hooked on social media and limiting our usage is the biggest struggle ever. While many find it impossible to go full-on cold turkey, there are ways we can detox from social media without quitting.
