Prince Harry warns of ‘epidemic’ among young people on social media
Prince Harry told a global forum that social media platforms are designed to “create addiction” and called on their owners to act responsibly.
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Social Democrats keep right-wing extremists in Germany at a distance
Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats have won an election in the eastern German state of Brandenburg, giving them a narrow lead over a fast-growing right-wing extremist party. The vote took place three weeks after the extreme right made gains in two other eastern German states.
Social media laws could give platforms the power to decide “what is true”
A bill proposed by the Albanese government could give social media companies the power to decide “what is true and what is false,” warned Liberal Senator James Paterson. The government's proposed anti-disinformation laws are part of a broader package of bills targeting social media companies that are due to be introduced to Parliament on Thursday, … Read more
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland introduces laws to combat misinformation on social media
Under the German government's latest measures against digital platforms, technology giants face heavy fines if they allow the spread of “seriously harmful” false and disinformation on the Internet. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland will introduce the legislation to federal parliament on Thursday, nearly a year after a fierce backlash led by free speech advocates prompted the … Read more
Meta-murders: ‘Dark holes’ full of harmful content on social media are hard to escape, says expert
For the Instagram generation, the brutal truth is that they are virtually inescapable of being exposed to violent content and horrific footage they cannot handle.
Social media abuse is ‘widespread’ as schools struggle to keep children safe, says eSafety Commissioner
The headteacher of a class of four students who were caught rating their classmates online believes a blanket ban on social media for young people will not work.
Young Australians spend hours on social media every day
According to a new report, Australian children aged 10 and over spend an average of two hours a day on TikTok, while even younger children are logging on to platforms such as X and Reddit.
The New South Wales Parliament is discussing a call for an increase in the minimum age for using social media
Thousands of signatures in support of an initiative to change the minimum age for using social media have reached the New South Wales Parliament.
Elon Musk interviews Trump on social media account X
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is set to interview Republican candidate Donald Trump on social media platform X. This interview could bring further surprises in the turbulent US presidential election campaign. The interview, scheduled for 10am (AEST) on Tuesday, could provide an opportunity for the former president to step into the spotlight at a time when … Read more
Olympic Games Paris 2024: Breakdance debut at the Paris Games thrills social media
The one-off foray of breakdancing into the Olympic Games was widely criticized after the first day of competition in Paris. The sport made its debut at the world's largest global sporting competition on Saturday morning (AWST), and Australian Rachael Gunn – or Raygun – was among the participating athletes.