Isabella Pires first noticed what she calls the “gradual apathy pandemic” in eighth grade. Only a handful of classmates registered for service projects she helped…
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China takes action against lavish influencers on social media
Chinese social media censors have recently banned accounts of multiple influencers known for showing off their lavish lifestyles after an official campaign to curb displays…
European parents unite against early smartphone access
Try saying “no” when a child asks for a smartphone. What comes after, parents everywhere can attest, begins with some variation of: “Everyone has one.…
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…
TikTok sues US against law to ban social media app
ByteDance, the owner of popular social media app TikTok, is suing the United States for the recent law that proposes to ban the app unless…
MIT issues warnings about safe social media usage for children
The National Intelligence Organization (MIT) issued warnings on its official website regarding what children should do to use social media platforms safely and responsibly. Under…
ByteDance ‘doesn’t have any plans’ to sell TikTok after US ban law
Chinese tech giant ByteDance has said it has no intentions of selling TikTok despite pressure from the new U.S. law that requires it to either…
TikTok vows to fight US ban over alleged China connections
The CEO of TikTok pledged to fight the new U.S. law that may lead to a ban on the popular social media app due to…
Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads from China app store per govt order
Tech giant Apple has pulled Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp and Threads applications from its App Store in China on orders from the country’s internet regulator, according…