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U16s social media ban punishes children for tech firm failures, charities say
The Australian government has introduced a Bill into the country’s parliament that would ban all those under 16 from accessing social media.
Social media ban for children introduced in Australian Parliament
After the bill becomes law, the platforms would have one year to work out how to implement the age restriction.
Social media ban for teenagers under consideration – Technology Secretary
Peter Kyle is setting out Ofcom’s social media priorities as powers from the Online Safety Act come into force.
Starmer not joining the Bluesky social media platform ‘at the moment’
The Prime Minister said there are no plans to establish official Government accounts yet.
Instagram testing user ability to reset content recommendations
The social media giant has said users will be able to clear their recommended content and ‘start fresh’.
Social media impact is ‘largest challenge’ within girls’ schools, teachers say
A report by the Girls’ Schools Association has examined the benefits and challenges of girls-only education.
Caspar Lee says YouTubers should lean into TV work but AI is no threat
The British-South African’s comments come after YouTube giant MrBeast faced a series of issues with his new show on Amazon Prime Video.
Parents of sextortion victim urge others not to feel ashamed and to seek help
Murray Dowey took his own life last year at the age of 16.
What is Bluesky and why are people leaving X to sign up?
The independent platform is proving to be a popular destination for people who no longer wish to be on X.
Journalist ‘dumbfounded’ by police visit over social media post investigation
Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson said the police response to a year-old deleted post on X was ‘outrageous’.