Keywords: SOCIAL MEDIA


Tech CEOs called to capitol hill for major senate hearing

Leading executives from major technology companies have been invited to appear before the United States Senate for a new oversight hearing focused on the influence and responsibilities of digital platforms. According to congressional sources, the hearing scheduled for June will include the participation......

X agrees to stricter UK crackdown on hate speech and militant content, regulator says

Social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, has agreed to strengthen its measures against illegal hate speech and militant content in the United Kingdom, according to Britain’s communications regulator Ofcom. Under the new agreement, the platform will be required to review suspected illegal content......

Australian court strengthens protections for transgender rights in landmark app discrimination case

An Australian federal court has upheld a landmark ruling in favor of a transgender woman, reinforcing legal protections against discrimination based on gender identity. The case involved the social networking platform Giggle for Girls, which had excluded transgender woman Roxanne Tickle from accessing......

Meta and Google fund US children’s groups amid rising concerns over social media risks

Technology companies Meta Platforms and Google have supported several well-known U.S. children’s organizations in educational initiatives focused on responsible technology use, even as concerns grow about the impact of social media on young users. Reports indicate that these companies have provided......

Pressure shapes resilience and determines psychological outcomes

Pressure has become a defining feature of modern life, reshaping personal relationships, careers and emotional stability for millions worldwide. Constant demands for performance, accelerated work rhythms and financial uncertainty increase daily stress, while social media and permanent connectivity deepen......

US SEC and Elon Musk to argue Twitter settlement before Washington judge

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and billionaire Elon Musk are set to appear before a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to seek approval of a settlement linked to Musk’s delayed disclosure of his investment in Twitter. The agreement concerns allegations that Musk waited too long in 2022......

Spain advances AI and social media regulation despite pressure from Big Tech

Spain is moving forward with stricter rules on social media platforms and artificial intelligence systems, even as major technology companies intensify lobbying efforts against new regulatory measures. The Spanish government has stated that the rapid expansion of digital platforms and AI tools requires......

TikTok challenges EU ‘gatekeeper’ status at Europe’s top court over Big Tech rules

TikTok, owned by ByteDance, has taken its legal battle to the European Union’s highest court in an effort to overturn its classification as a “gatekeeper” under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), a key piece of legislation designed to regulate major technology companies. The......

EU plans stricter social media rules to protect children

The European Union is preparing new measures aimed at strengthening the protection of children and teenagers online by introducing stricter regulations for social media platforms. Ursula von der Leyen stated that European authorities are increasingly concerned about the impact of social media business......