American Streamer Johnny Somali Is Sentenced to Prison in South Korea
Known for desecrating a monument to victims of sexual slavery, the former YouTuber was convicted on multiple charges and given a six-month sentence.
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Parents are helping their children bypass Roblox age checks and play as adults
Gaming company says it looks for signs a user may be younger than they appear in the age check process introduced in DecemberGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastParents have been caught helping their children bypass age checks an…
Elon Musk’s X cuts payments to users who post clickbait
Platform says it will reward original creators as it penalises ‘aggregators’ for flooding timelines with ‘stolen posts’Business live – latest updatesElon Musk’s X has reduced payments to users who post clickbait and recycle news stories as it warned ac…
Liberals set to debate age restrictions for social media
By Kyle Duggan Liberal party members will soon grapple…
Iran’s South Africa Mission Trolls Trump Amid Hormuz Ceasefire
Official social media accounts for Iranian embassies have engaged in information warfare, but the ones in Africa appear to have taken the lead on the attacks.
Reform UK voters least likely to see social media posts from family and friends, study finds
Thinktank says algorithms are fuelling isolation and division after analysing posts shown to social media usersReform UK voters are the least likely to see posts from friends and family on social media and most likely to see content from brands and new…
Greeks React to Plans to Block Social Media for Children Under 15
With Greece expected to ban social media for children under the age of 15, some Greeks shared their skepticism of the legislation while others approved it.
Sadiq Khan demands stronger action on social media ‘outrage economy’
Mayor says disinformation, including about London crime rates, is ‘eating away at basic bonds of trust’Sadiq Khan has called on ministers to take significantly stronger action against social media companies that spread disinformation after a study show…
Greece announces social media ban for under-15s, citing anxiety and sleep problems
PM says ban will come into force in January if it is backed by parliament and calls for united action across EUGreece has announced a social media ban for under-15s from 1 January, with the country’s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, citing rising a…
Greece Plans to Block Social Media for Children Under 15
Countries including Australia, Spain and others have already passed bans or are working on plans to restrict teenagers’ access to social sites.