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Labor defends power to deploy online 'sock puppets'

New laws will not let the government deliberately disseminate lies for the purposes of testing social media platforms, Labor says.

AAP · 22h ago

Australia says won't let big tech have 'unfettered' access to kids

Australia said Thursday it refused to allow big tech to have "unfettered" access to its kids as it formally introduced new legislation that would give users choice over what they see on their feeds. "I wholeheartedly believe one day we will look back on Australia's minimum age for social media…

The Economic Times · 23h ago

What might turning off the algorithm look like? Chinese social media provides some hints

The Albanese government has introduced its digital duty of care legislation to parliament today. The bill includes an “off switch” to allow social media users to opt out of recommender algorithms.

The Conversation · 23h ago

Yoo Ji-won, 25-year-old South Korean running influencer, dies just before finishing half marathon

Yoo Ji-won, an esteemed running influencer in South Korea, tragically lost her life during a half marathon, just moments from the finish line on October 11. Despite immediate medical assistance, she was declared deceased shortly after. Known for inspiring countless followers on social media with her running journey, this heartbreaking…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Who is Najmeh Amini? Iranian accounting student facing death sentence over social media post

An Iranian accounting student has been sentenced to death on blasphemy charges over a social media post.

The Times of India · Oct 14

Clear path forward on major online safety overhaul

Sweeping changes to online regulation have received broad support to pass before the end of the year, with the government open to considering Greens demands.

AAP · Oct 14

Andrew Bailey calls for clampdown on ‘downright criminal’ social media scams

Andrew Bailey, head of the British central bank, told an audience in Bangkok that there has been ‘no real liability’ for some social media firms.

Evening Standard · Oct 14

Instagram’s Threads has made an important change – and it could help explain why social media feels different

Meta-owned platform says that it is trying to show more posts that users will actually be interested in

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Doing a short cardio session after weight training probably won’t boost your gains – here’s why

Spend long enough on fitness social media and you’ll see the same tip. Finish every weight training session with about 15 minutes of cardio to boost your “gains”. But does it actually work? Probably not as much as you’d think.

The Conversation · Oct 14

The release of AI chatbots has harmed teens’ learning and Canada needs to act

Two decades after the launch of social media, Meta settled a lawsuit in August in the United States about the negative impact of Facebook and Instagram on teens’ well-being.

The Conversation · Oct 14