Parliament of Australia

Australia’s Push to Ban Social Media for Under-16s: A Political Promise, Practical Dilemma

The Australian government is taking bold steps to protect children from the potential harms of social media. A new proposal aims to restrict access to platforms like X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram for those under 16, sparking a heated debate...
Facebook

Meta Fined $15.6 Million for Harvesting Sensitive Data from South Korean Facebook Users

South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has fined US tech giant Meta $15.6 million (21.6 billion won) for illegally harvesting sensitive data from nearly a million South Korean Facebook users. The data, including personal information about users' sexual orientation,...
google-meta

AI Summarization by Meta and Google Risks Defamation Issues Amid Legal Uncertainties in Australia

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded in digital services, the latest advancements by Google and Meta have raised significant concerns among legal experts. These companies are now utilizing AI to generate summaries from user comments and reviews, aiming to...
us voting

Kamala Harris Support Pages on Facebook Turn Into Hubs for Racist Attacks and Pro-Trump Propaganda

In the U.S. election, dozens of Facebook groups appear to support Vice President Kamala Harris but instead spread racist rhetoric, criticize her policies on immigration, and even promote her rival, former President Donald Trump. Researchers from the American Sunlight Project...
Meta

Meta Announces New Round of Layoffs Across Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reality Labs: The Year of Efficiency Continues

Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of popular apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and the virtual reality unit Reality Labs, has initiated a new round of layoffs, according to a report by The Verge. The latest job cuts, though reportedly small...
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Embrace New Responsibilities in Age of New Tech

Human imagination is the foundation of all technology, and with the convergence of multiple technologies in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the technological fantasies that inventors have created are even more audacious. These bold technological fantasies drive innovation and will impact...