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Before bans for under-16s, we need to ask: what counts as social media?

Amid growing concerns about teenagers’ mental health and wellbeing, governments around the world are considering or enacting new restrictions on young people’s access to social media.

The Conversation · 2h ago

Social media ban for U16s is coming to the UK – here’s how it will work

The ban will stop children from accessing the ten biggest platforms including TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat but there are concerns some will find to bypass the restrictions

The Independent UK · 3h ago

Idaho Man Who Admitted Felony Battery Against 15-Year-Old Gets Treatment Rider Instead of Immediate Prison Term

Krew Zaugg pleaded guilty to felony battery after the assault of a 15-year-old girl in his Tesla. An Idaho judge ordered treatment before deciding on probation or prison.

International Business Times UK · 4h ago

French kids use AI far more than their parents think, survey finds

A new YouGov survey has found parents in France underestimate their children’s use of AI. While 40% of 11- to 12-year-olds report using general-purpose AI services like ChatGPT weekly, only 26% of parents realise their children are engaging with the technology.

Euronews · Oct 23

‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’: What does the French protests slogan mean?

The slogan, featuring a mixture of Arabic and French, has appeared on signs across France as young people protest - but it’s origins are murky

The Independent UK · Oct 21

France’s ‘casseurs’: why the term fails to do justice to the extent of looting and spiralling unrest

Following widespread looting sprees and acts of violence occurring on the sidelines of the October 17 student protests, so-called “casseurs” seem to be the centre of attention. But the term, which comes from the French verb casser or “to break”, poses more questions than answers. The sociologist Paolo Stuppia examines…

The Conversation · Oct 21

Viral Protest Slogan Explained: Snapchat phrase mocks police infiltration; Greta Thunberg joins chant

France’s high school protests have given rise to a string of slogans, but one cryptic phrase has emerged as an unlikely rallying cry. “Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres”, also repeated by climate activist Greta Thunberg, has spread from placards outside blockaded schools to viral videos.

The Times of India · Oct 21

‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’: What does the French student protest slogan mean?

A Snapchat message, which students believe came from an undercover police officer, has become the rallying cry of a youth movement that has now spread to Belgium and Italy.

Euronews · Oct 19

Finding Public Creator Accounts Across Social Platforms

This is a reference for finding creator accounts across TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube and other public platforms.

inkl · Oct 16

Cornell 7 Lawsuit Update: Why Legal Expert Claims Accused Frat Members Would 'Probably Be Charged'

New York has reopened a criminal investigation into allegations that a Cornell fraternity member was drugged and sexually assaulted, while a related civil lawsuit continues against seven men and other defendants.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12