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Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?

Children across Australia woke up on Wednesday with no access to their social media accounts under a world-first ban designed to shelter those under 16 from addictive algorithms, online predators, and ... Read More

Map of Countries Facing New US Social Media Checks Proposal for Tourists

"My concern is that social media surveillance can invisibly facilitate a type of second-class citizenship," a legal expert told Newsweek. Read More

Australia's social media ban comes into force next week - here's what it means for your privacy & security

Australia's social media ban will come into effect on Wednesday, November 10. Privacy and security experts remain skeptical about its impact, while others praise its role protecting kids online. Read More

Australia is first nation to ban social media for kids. Is the US next?

Starting Dec. 10, Australia will be the first country to ban social media for kids under 16. Here's why, and if it could ever happen in the U.S. Read More

The next era of social media is coming. And it’s messy so far

A baby running from a T-Rex with Lady Gaga playing in the background. Cats dancing on their hind legs dressed in streetwear. Bodycam footage of police arresting a pile of macaroni and cheese. Big Tech ... Read More

Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Takes Effect

The measure, which affects anyone under 16, is one of the most sweeping efforts in the world to safeguard young people from the potential harms of the platforms. Read More

The teen social media crisis is here. What now?

Whether reconnecting with old friends, sharing life's milestones with loved ones or networking among work colleagues, social media has become indispensable for many adults and can be both a convenient ... Read More

What role does social media play in the rise of political violence? Experts weigh in

Public officials criticized social media after the killing of Charlie Kirk. Minutes after publicly identifying the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Republican Utah ... Read More

Social media boosts news diversity amid traditional media decline

New research by the University of South Australia finds a silver lining to the struggling media landscape in the face of the digital age, revealing that social media is enhancing the diversity of news ... Read More

30 Under 30 Media 2026: The Founders Building AI For Artists, Democratizing News, And Shaping The Future Of Video

From AI tools to social media-style news sites, Under 30 honorees like Aaron Parnas, Eli Rallo and more are shaping the media industry of tomorrow. Read More

Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows

Preteens using increasing amounts of social media perform poorer in reading, vocabulary and memory tests in early adolescence compared with those who use no or little social media. That's according to ... Read More