Bluesky

Disgruntled X Users Flock to Bluesky: A New Frontier in Social Media

Bluesky, a social media platform championed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, is emerging as a haven for disenchanted users of X (formerly Twitter). Its rise underscores a growing demand for platforms that prioritize community, moderation, and innovation over corporate-driven...
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...
Social Media

Australia to Legislate a Groundbreaking Social Media Ban for Minors Under 16

The Australian government has announced an impending ban on social media access for children under the age of 16, marking a significant policy shift in online safety regulations. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, speaking in a press conference Thursday, unveiled the...
Social Media

Social Media Giants Face Lawsuits Over Alleged Role in Youth Mental Health Crisis

Meta Platforms Inc., Google, TikTok, and Snap Inc. are facing mounting legal challenges from U.S. school districts, accusing the tech giants of contributing to a youth mental health crisis through the addictive design of their apps. The ruling by U.S....
social media

How can social media contribute to counter-terror operations?

The Indian army's counter-terror operation in Rajouri's Kalakote, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in the deaths of five soldiers, including two young Indian army officers and a highly-trained 'commander' and his associate. The incident highlights the importance of Indian army leaders...
UAE police

UAE police arrest comedians for insulting society

UAE Police arrested a man accused of insulting the Emirati society. It can be seen in the viral video that the person first dressed like him to show himself as UAE. Later pretended to buy flashy cars with lots of...
Australia

Australia controller to probe social media influencers for false signatures

SYDNEY Australia's competition controller said on Friday it would check whether influencers on social media platforms had failed to expose their cooperation with the brands they were promoting. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission( ACCC) said it would look at...