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Meta, TikTok agree to fact-check content on Spanish border crossings after Ceuta rush
The purpose is to prevent criminal networks from enticing potential migrants to attempt to cross with false information, which has led to tragic deaths, EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen said.
Taylor Swift songs removed from White House, Trump campaign posts on social media
A 27-kg. load on the neck: The hidden cost of smartphone use
TikTok publishes new guidelines for politicians, content creators ahead of Knesset elections
British Muslim woman faces backlash after posting positive experience at Ben-Gurion Airport
“They gave me a coffee, they gave me a cheese sandwich… we weren't strip-searched or anything like that, it was all good,” Sanam said.
From Labubu cannons to Ciara: Keith Lee crowned at first US TikTok Awards in Hollywood
The livestreamed ceremony on TikTok and Tubi, hosted by lifestyle influencer La La Anthony, crowned Keith Lee as “creator of the year” and honored Bretman Rock for “video of the year.”
TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investor-led venture
The deal is a major step toward resolving years of uncertainty about the app's future in the United States, dating back to when then-President Donald Trump unsuccessfully tried to ban the app.
TikTok monitored Grindr activity through third-party tracker, privacy group alleges
NOYB said TikTok tracked a particular user's Grindr activity via data firm AppsFlyer, raising concerns about breaches of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Reddit files lawsuit against Australia's social media ban
The website called the ban "invalid on the ground that it infringes the implied freedom of political communication," in its court filing.
Australia leader defends social media ban as teens brag about staying online
Australia's new ban on under-16s using social media faces hurdles as some young users find ways around it. Global reactions are mixed, with experts raising concerns about its effectiveness.
In world first, Australia bans social media usage for children under 16
Governments from Denmark to Malaysia, and even some states in the US, say they plan similar steps.
Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad
Australia's social media ban for children under 16 will take effect on December 10, and some content creators are considering moving abroad.
Hamas used fake Instagram profiles to map IDF bases, track soldiers before October 7 assault
Hamas worked for years to compile models based on information IDF soldiers personal social media and practiced infiltrating bases using VR technology.
Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege
To the company’s disappointment, “people who stopped using Facebook for a week reported lower feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and social comparison,” internal documents said.
