New warnings emerge over government social media bans and rules, with claims that current regulatory approaches could accidentally help Big Tech cement its monopoly power.
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YouTube and TikTok have faced scrutiny from the UK watchdog Ofcom over insufficient safety measures to protect underage users.
Meta is under fire for ending Instagram's encrypted messaging. The EFF argues that privacy should be a default right, not a buried setting users are blamed for ignoring.
While tech giants spend billions on hardware, Reddit is profiting by licensing its "actual intelligence." Here is how the platform is winning the AI race.
Turkish lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban children under 15 from social media, following a deadly school shooting that triggered a wave of harmful content sharing online.
YouTube now lets you set your Shorts feed limit to zero, cutting off the infinite scroll entirely. Here's how you can do it.
A massive regulatory wave is hitting Big Tech. From mandatory age verification to AI chatbot bans, find out how the UK plans to force social media platforms to protect your kids.
YouTube users will experience an ad-free window while live-streaming their favorite shows without paying for YouTube Premium.
New data reveals how British online life is changing, with YouTube replacing traditional TV for many and AI tools becoming go-to sources for relationship advice and creativity.
Ad revenue alone no longer seems sufficient for Meta, as it begins leaning into subscriptions on platforms like Instagram to boost its income.
Your favourite social media apps might change forever as a historic jury verdict just found Meta and Google liable for addictive design. Read on to know what might change.
Is a total social media ban actually enforceable at home? The UK is testing various restrictions to find out, despite warnings from UNICEF about the risks involved.
Meta announces that Instagram will notify parents if their teens are searching for harmful content on the platform. Is this a genuine safety feature or a PR stunt?
If you've got a favorite creator on Snapchat, you can soon pay them a monthly subscription for their exclusive content.
Do you think spending too much time on social media is an addiction? Instagram CEO has a very specific answer.
Discord will change in a major way for all users globally from next month, and you may be required to prove your age.
Recent report shows that Google's AI Overview reduces clicks by 58%. Here's what that means for both publishers and users:
TikTok's algorithm and overall design have long been a source of controversy. Now, the EU is stepping in, calling the platform "addictive" and saying it may need to change its basic design.
Microsoft Teams for enterprise users gets social media elements with the new Communities feature rolling out in public preview.
As humans complain about bots taking over the internet, this social media platform only allows AI agents to sign up.
Almost a decade after introducing its "Close Friends" feature, Instagram has confirmed it is working on a new option that will allow users to remove themselves from someone else's Close Friends list.
Netflix will redesign its app in 2026 with vertical video feeds featuring clips from shows, movies, and podcasts, using proven social media tactics to maximize time spent in the app.
Instagram announced you can now tweak your algorithm to choose what you want to see. Here's how you can do it.
With over 200 million monthly users, Discord's potential IPO could lead to more aggressive monetization as it seeks to satisfy new shareholders.
The European Parliament has backed calls for a ban on children using social media without parental consent. It comes weeks before Australia introduces its own ban.
Snapchat has said it will begin verifying the age of Australian users from this week in anticipation of a new law.
Microsoft apparently can't figure out how to market Copilot to the masses, and as a result, it's getting roasted regularly on social media.
Meta has made it possible for WhatsApp users in the EU to chat with contacts on other apps. It works with two other apps for now, but this is expected to grow.
If you are using OldTweetDeck, and your account has not yet been suspended, it's imperative that you stop using the unofficial app as the platform is now suspending users of it.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) now has licenses to use Zignal Labs, a platform used by the Pentagon and Israeli military to scan social media with AI.
Meta is rolling out advanced parental controls on its platforms, letting parents disable or limit AI chat access and monitor discussion topics.
Meta has added a group chat feature to Threads, which allows users to send messages to several people instead of one.
As Australia nears the deadline for enforcing the law banning social media use by children under 16, Google remains doubtful about its enforceability.
Chinese-linked accounts were reportedly using ChatGPT to draft proposals for tools aimed at social-media surveillance and the tracking of Uyghur Muslims.
Meta is trialing a Reels-first experience on Instagram for a limited audience in India. If it's successful, don't be surprised if it expands to a phone near you.
Meta is introducing a subscription service in the U.K., allowing Facebook and Instagram users to pay a monthly fee for an ad-free experience.
Mark Zuckerberg says Instagram now has 3 billion monthly active users, roughly one-third of the population on Earth.
Google Discover is getting support for more content formats and features as part of its latest update, rolling out over the coming weeks.
After months of negotiations, the United States and China have reached a major agreement allowing TikTok to keep operating for its 170 million American users.
TikTok may escape shutdown as the U.S. and China reach a framework deal to keep the app running, as confirmed by a Trump administration official.
