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techMeta Transforms Instagram and Facebook Into Episodic Television
Meta tests Series feature to evolve Instagram and Facebook into platforms for serialized video content, enhancing user engagement.
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techEurope Weighs Teen Social Media Bans Amid Rising Harm to Girls
European nations consider banning teen social media access as WHO data reveals problematic usage surged to 11%, disproportionately impacting adolescent girls despite limited evidence on ban efficacy.
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techEuropean Lawsuits Target Social Media Algorithms Over Child Safety and Suicide
Families in France, Italy, and the UK are suing Meta and TikTok, alleging platform algorithms drive youth self-harm and suicide amid growing global legal pressure.
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worldBritain to Ban Social Media for Users Under 16
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a full social media ban for children under 16, introducing sweeping restrictions on gaming and livestreaming to protect youth mental health.
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worldMalaysia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Takes Effect
Malaysia enforces a ban on social media accounts for children under 16. Tech firms face fines of up to $2.5 million for non-compliance.
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techTikTok's AI Remix Feature Ignites Creator Backlash Over Consent and Likeness
TikTok enabled an AI remix feature by default, sparking outrage among creators regarding consent and use of their content.
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worldSocial Media Giants Pay $27 Million in Landmark School Mental Health Lawsuit
Meta, Snap, TikTok, and YouTube settle with a Kentucky school district over claims of fueling a student mental health crisis.
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techByteDance Boosts AI CapEx to $30B, Targets $70B Industry Spend
ByteDance increases 2026 AI capital expenditure to $30B, with Goldman Sachs projecting $70B from Chinese internet firms.