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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 to really read the news in 2022
Knowing which news sources to trust is no easy task in 2022.
Are people losing themselves in internet labels?
The problem that comes with these rigid labels is that not everyone can fit under just a single one.
In the age of social media, do you still care about the world?
As the frequency of sharing graphic multimedia increases, we become desensitised and accept it as the norm.
Twitter is dying: Internal documents indicate dire situation
"Is Twitter dying?" billionaire Elon Musk mused in April, five days before offering to buy the social media platform. The reality, according to internal Twitter research seen by Reuters, goes far beyond the handful of examples of celebrities ghosting their own accounts. Twitter is struggling to keep its most active users - who are vital to the business - engaged, underscoring a challenge faced by the Tesla chief executive as he approaches a deadline to close his $44 billion deal to buy the company.
How to keep your social media safe from hackers
Regardless of the platform, there are a few steps that may be taken to secure your social media in preventing the possibility of hackers from taking over.
How ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ mirrors the social media age
To me, Wilde’s novel articulates the deepest anxieties of the late Victorians and continues to offer us ways to interpret our own experiences.
Importance of personal branding as a young adult
Curating a personal brand is essential for standing out from the crowd.
Redefining marketing strategies with booktok
Booktok is dictating how readers are exploring new titles. Is that a good thing?
How texting reinvented the way language works
Texting is a quick way of relaying messages, but it has changed communication.
Nas Daily’s move to the UAE receives criticism
Nuseir Yassin, better known as Nas Daily, has found himself in controversy yet again. The influencer/content creator who previously lived in Singapore has recently moved to the United Arab Emirates amidst its new diplomatic relations with Israel. The new relationship allows Israeli citizens to live and work in Dubai, and Nuseir Yassin was among the first and most prominent Israeli passport holders to make the most of the opportunities. His move has had an immediate impact as it has garnered new funding for his tech and production companies and helped his social media following to increase.