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Foreign campaigns exposed as X reveals fake accounts targeting Morocco

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has unveiled a new feature that identifies the country of origin for user accounts. This transparency tool has uncovered a network of foreign-operated accounts targeting Morocco, many of which falsely claim to be based in the country. The feature, launched......

Australia implements age verification on Snapchat ahead of social media ban for under-16s

Australia is moving forward with one of the world’s most restrictive social media regulations, prompting Snapchat to introduce a mandatory age-verification system for its users in the country. The platform confirmed that, starting this week, many Australian users will be required to prove their......

Australia expands social media ban for children under 16 to include Reddit and Kick

Australia will ban children under 16 from accessing nine social media platforms starting December 10, 2025, expanding the list to include Reddit and the livestreaming platform Kick, in addition to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X, and YouTube, the country’s Online Safety Commissioner......

Moroccan Gen Z leads a new wave of political activism

Moroccan youth, especially Generation Z, are transforming the country’s political landscape through innovative forms of engagement, blending street protests with the power of social media. Despite their disillusionment with traditional politics, this generation’s drive for change is gaining......

Americans sanctioned for criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, the United States has witnessed a surge of punitive actions against individuals who publicly criticized the conservative activist. Kirk, CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on a university campus in Utah on September 11, 2025. Laura Sosh-Lightsy,......

Nepal’s prime minister resigns after deadly Gen Z protests over social media ban

Nepalese Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned today following a week of mass protests and riots triggered by the government’s controversial social media ban. The unrest, which escalated into one of Nepal’s worst episodes of civil disorder in decades, saw 19 protesters killed and significant......

Australia’s social media age trial highlights errors and need for multiple safeguards

The Australian government has released the results of a long-awaited trial on age assurance technologies, designed to enforce the upcoming ban on social media use by children under 16. The report concluded that while several technologies showed promise, errors remain inevitable, particularly for users......

Elon Musk plans AI-powered revival of Vine, sparking mixed reactions

Elon Musk has announced plans to revive the once-popular video-sharing platform Vine, integrating artificial intelligence into its new iteration. The original Vine, which allowed users to share six-second videos, was launched by Twitter in 2012 and shut down in 2017. Musk, who owns the rebranded Twitter......

Bolsonaro faces potential jail time over defiant public remarks

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro may face immediate imprisonment after allegedly violating a court order banning him from using social media. The warning was issued Monday by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who accused Bolsonaro of breaching restrictions imposed in the context of......