The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would institute an age limit of 16 years for children to start…
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Meta to Amazon: Tech giants roll out red carpet for Trump
Leaders of major tech firms continue to fall in line around Donald Trump, with Facebook’s announcement that it would end its U.S. fact-checking program marking…
EU probes Meta over protection concerns for minors on Facebook, Instagram
The European Commission, the EU’s executive body, announced on Thursday that it has opened formal proceedings into Meta over protection concerns for minors regarding its…
Big Tech’s digital hegemony over freedom and information
Concepts like rights, law, justice, equality and freedoms are shaped by one’s identity and origin. Take freedom of expression – it sounds universally appealing but…
A parent’s essential guide to keep kids safe online
At what age should kids be on social media? Should they be on it at all? If they aren’t, will they be social pariahs? Should…
Meta’s removal of monitoring tool sparks unease in election year
CrowdTangle, a digital insights tool considered essential for tracking viral falsehoods is set to be discontinued by Facebook owner Meta in a major election year,…
Meta to prevent spread of false news on Turkish elections
Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, Meta, has set up teams of experts to prevent any unlawful intervention in elections, notably the upcoming local vote in…
Meta’s paid service faces European consumer backlash
Consumer groups from eight EU countries filed complaints on Thursday against Meta, alleging that the U.S. company was unlawfully processing user data and using its…
Popular AI platforms produce gender-biased content: UN study
Ultra-popular AI platforms powered by tech giants like Meta and OpenAI discriminate against women, according to a new study launched by UNESCO on Thursday. The…
Facebook: Dorm room project to global giant
Founded 20 years ago as a simple hangout spot for young people, Facebook has since become a battle-hardened behemoth that, despite perceptions of being for…