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Elon Musk’s X latest to block Saudi dissident accounts inside kingdom

Exclusive: More than 60 accounts on X have been made unavailable in Saudi Arabia, after similar action on Snapchat and Facebook

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

TikTok settling three teen social media lawsuits ahead of trial

TikTok has agreed to settle three lawsuits concerning addictive platform designs. Young plaintiffs alleged social media platforms harmed their mental health and well-being. These cases are part of thousands consolidated in California state court. Claims against Meta, Google's YouTube, and Snap's Snapchat will continue. Attorneys are using these bellwether trials…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Snapchat AI Sent a Private Chat to the FBI and One Teacher's Arrest Exposed How the System Works

Body-camera footage and police records reveal how Snapchat's AI flagged a private message, alerted the FBI and triggered an arrest.

International Business Times UK · Aug 2

Most Australian teens still on social media three months after under-16 ban began, study finds

In a study published on Friday, eSafety also found most children aged between 10 and 15 were using social media just as frequently in March as they had before the ban came into force on December 10 last year, while parental awareness ‌of their habits ⁠decreased.

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Who Is Liberty Mitchell? Woman Who Filmed Snapchat Speeding Videos Before Deadly Crash

Mitchell admitted causing the deaths of two people by dangerous driving after attempting to overtake three vehicles while travelling at about 96mph.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31

London teacher who ‘stupidly’ added ex-pupils on Snapchat avoids ban

John Taylor a former head of sixth form, was involved in ‘inappropriate and unprofessional’ exchanges with two teenage girls

Evening Standard · Jul 30

Europe’s social media bans force businesses to rethink how they reach the youngest generation

As France, the U.K., and a growing list of European governments move to prohibit young people’s access to social media platforms, brands are racing to adapt.

Fortune · Jul 30

Parliamentary panel calls Google, Meta, X, Snapchat for discussion on digital platforms regulation

A parliamentary committee will examine social media platform regulation on August 3. Senior officials and tech company representatives will brief the panel on digital content rules. Meta restored a prime minister's video after its mistaken removal, which caused a summons. The government has requested removals of posts targeting the prime…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

'Deviant' child-abusing teacher's aide coerced victims

As his mother watched on, a former school worker has argued he's served enough time in prison for manipulating boys into providing him with abuse material.

AAP · Jul 28

Paris knife attack: Man held after stabbing three women, terror probe considered

French police detained a man after he attacked three women with kitchen knives. Bystanders and an off-duty officer bravely intervened to stop the violent assault. Two of the victims sustained serious injuries during the shocking incident near Porte de Clichy. The suspect, who made incoherent statements, is under investigation by…

The Economic Times · Jul 28