EU plans crackdown on addictive social media and AI bot features
Social media platforms face a fresh wave of European Union curbs, this time targeting addictive features and artificial intelligence chatbots.
EU says 'rabbit hole' video feeds on TikTok violate its digital rules
The European Union accused TikTok of breaching the bloc's digital rules because its algorithm recommends users a nonstop stream of personalised videos, including those that it says could hurt mental health and body image.
Social media companies sue California over new law restricting use for children
The lawsuit is the latest legal challenge over California's social media restrictions.
Google, Meta and TikTok sue California over law designed to protect children from social media harms
Google, Meta and TikTok filed separate lawsuits seeking to block a California law designed to protect children from the risks of social media.
Harry and Meghan to discuss online harms at EU parliament event
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will speak in Brussels about the dangers children face on social media.
Australia argues in court that social media ban is needed to protect children's brains
Government lawyers told Australia's highest court on Nov 4 that a world-first ban on children younger than 16 from holding social media accounts was necessary to protect developing brains.
Teo: MCMC takes down 724,879 online gambling content, blocks 2,603 websites
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) took down 724,879 online gambling-related items, forming 98% of the 738,372 takedown requests submitted between Jan 1, 2025 and Oct 31, 2026.
High Court hears bid to overturn Australia social media ban
Australia's landmark social media ban faces a legal test on Nov 3, as online platform Reddit urges the nation's highest court to scrap the world-leading restrictions.
Snap reaches settlement to avoid LA trial in addiction case
Snap Inc has settled a lawsuit filed by two teenagers who say years of compulsive scrolling and posting on the company's photo-sharing app contributed to their mental health struggles.
Sunny Side Up: The trouble with always being right
In an age of social media outrage and entrenched opinions, learning to question our own assumptions may be the key to understanding those who see the world differently.
