Social Media News Social Media Platforms Engaged In Vast Surveillance And Failed To Protect Young People, Ftc Finds

Social media a lifeline for many abused and neglected young people

As a teen growing up in an abusive household, Morgan coped daily with physical and emotional harm from her mother. However, she felt safe and supported when she posted about her experiences on a fake ... Read More

How to avoid seeing disturbing content on social media and protect your peace of mind

When graphic videos go viral, like the recent fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, it can feel impossible to protect yourself from seeing things you did not consent to see. But there are steps you can take ... Read More

Turkiye: Social Media, Messaging Platform Disruptions

(Istanbul, September 12, 2025) – Türkiye’s slowing down (throttling) of social media and messaging platforms at moments of social or political importance is denying people important information and ... Read More

ICE wants to build a 24/7 social media surveillance team

United States immigration authorities are moving to dramatically expand their social media surveillance, with plans to hire nearly 30 contractors to sift through posts, photos, and messages—raw ... Read More

Unearthed ICE documents highlight Trump administration’s social media surveillance plans

Happy Tuesday! Here’s your Tuesday Tech Drop, the past week’s top stories from the intersection of technology and politics. Republicans love to peddle debunked conspiracy theories about spooky ... Read More

Nepal Bans 26 Social Media Platforms, Including Facebook and YouTube

Critics worry a new law could curb freedom of expression, affect tourism and cut communication with the many Nepalis who work abroad. By Bhadra Sharma Reporting from Kathmandu, Nepal Nepal’s ... Read More

Queensland government proposes new defamation laws to protect social media platforms, boost court powers

Proposed reforms intended to modernise Queensland's defamation laws have been described as "relatively big" by an expert. A bill introduced in state parliament on Tuesday set out to clearly articulate ... Read More

How to avoid seeing disturbing content on social media and protect your peace of mind

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ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team

Documents show that ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation. United States immigration authorities are moving to ... Read More