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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 social media has changed the way we experience football
Social media is the best thing that happened to football after the inclusion of the offside rule.
Snapchat to allow parents to monitor who their kids are chatting with
Snap Inc (SNAP.N), owner of the popular messaging app Snapchat, rolled out its first parental control tools on Tuesday, which will allow parents to see who their teens are talking to, but not the substance of their conversations.
How BookTok motivated me to read again
It has made literary criticism—often regarded highbrow or excessively academic—feel accessible.
Become popular on the Internet with Sellout.com
In a world full of fake validation, Sellout.com understands what’s crucial for triumph – internet points.
Five arrested for kidney trade on social media
Rab arrested five members a gang, including its ringleader, on charge of buying and selling kidneys using social media.
Things I’ve seen on social media about Padma bridge’s first day
The Padma bridge is now open to the public, and people are going wild.
The issues with performative activism
Performative activism is the act of speaking up for a cause for the sake of garnering attention or presenting a positive public image, instead of doing so out of genuine care.
All social media needs “dislike” buttons
Dislike buttons should be ubiquitous on social media. Here’s why.
Online friendships in the 21st century
When you make friends online, you get to start with a clean slate.
How to verify online content and deal with misinformation
Misleading news propagated through social media and the web can influence public actions and opinions adversely. Here are some ways you can verify information before jumping into a bogus narrative.