Keywords: SOCIAL MEDIA


EU Commission accuses TikTok of failing to adequately protect minors under DSA rules

The European Commission has raised concerns over TikTok's protection measures for young users, stating in preliminary findings that the platform may have failed to meet requirements under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA). Brussels said the Chinese-owned social media platform did......

Rosalía faces backlash in Argentina after World Cup social media post

Spanish singer Rosalía has become the focus of online criticism in Argentina after sharing a social media video celebrating Spain's victory over the Argentine national team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The controversy has emerged just days before the artist is due to begin a series of......

Majority of French children aged 10 to 14 support social media ban for under-15s, study finds

A majority of children aged 10 to 14 in France support a proposed ban on social media access for users under the age of 15, according to a new study released by the country's audiovisual and digital regulator, Arcom. The findings suggest that many young people recognize concerns surrounding online......

Online storm targets Argentina as petition calls for World Cup ban

An online petition calling for Argentina to be excluded from future FIFA World Cup competitions has sparked widespread debate among football fans, following a tournament marked by controversy and heated discussions over refereeing decisions. The campaign, known as "Argentina Out", reportedly......

Substack introduces new tool to identify AI-generated content

Substack has introduced a new feature designed to help readers determine whether online articles and posts were written by humans or generated with the help of artificial intelligence. The publishing platform developed the new system in partnership with Pangram, a company specializing in AI-generated......

France moves toward social media ban for children under 15 amid growing safety concerns

French lawmakers are set to vote on a proposed law that would restrict social media access for children under the age of 15, placing France among a growing number of countries seeking stricter protections for minors online. The measure reflects rising concerns among policymakers, parents and educators......

Meta faces Tennessee trial over claims Instagram was designed to encourage addictive use

Meta Platforms is facing a major legal challenge in Tennessee, where state authorities accuse the company of designing Instagram in a way that encourages excessive use among young people and contributes to a youth mental health crisis. The trial, which began with jury selection in Nashville, is part......

France moves closer to banning social media for children under 15

France is on the verge of adopting one of Europe's most ambitious digital protection measures for minors, as lawmakers work to finalize legislation that would prohibit children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. Members of the National Assembly and the Senate are meeting......

Facebook and Instagram experience service disruptions as users report widespread access issues

Users of Facebook and Instagram experienced service interruptions on Sunday as reports of technical problems emerged across multiple regions, raising concerns over the availability of two of the world's most widely used social media platforms. According to user-generated outage tracking data, thousands......