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A former employee testified Wednesday that some of Meta’s safety tools for Facebook and Instagram were “designed to fail,” contradicting the company’s defense strategy in a landmark trial in California.This post was originally published on […]

For many parents, keeping their children safe online is a top priority. But now there’s an emerging threat: “com networks.” Com networks (short for community networks) are online groups that mostly target vulnerable young people […]

For 30 minutes, the internet in parts of Taiwan crawled. The slowdown Thursday for people in the capital, Taipei, and six other cities and localities was part of the last phase of the island’s annual […]

There are increasing calls for tighter legislation and restrictions on social media use, particularly for children and young people. Evidence shows potential harms coexist on social media platforms alongside opportunities for crisis support and connection.This […]

The EU’s tech chief called on Meta and TikTok to “act decisively” to stem disinformation at times of crisis, saying the European Commission held talks with both platforms Friday following last week’s Ceuta migrant surge.This […]

New data released this week show 54% of Australian children and teens use artificial intelligence tools for personal and social reasons.This post was originally published on this site

As of March 2026, every U.S. state had introduced at least one bill seeking to regulate social media or other digital platforms for people younger than 18. The wave of legislation would be difficult for […]

Research published in the International Journal of Web-Based Communities has looked at how digital identity might be governed online, specifically in the so-called metaverse. The study found that current frameworks for digital identity are ill-equipped […]

As countries around the world look to follow Australia’s lead in restricting young people’s access to social media, a new report by the eSafety Commissioner might give them reason to pause, at least temporarily.This post […]

Australia’s online safety watchdog took court action Thursday against Telegram, alleging the global messaging platform had failed to remove terrorism material.This post was originally published on this site