Keywords: Social media


Poll shows broad U.S. support for tighter social media regulation

Public pressure is growing in the United States for stronger oversight of social media platforms, particularly over concerns about their impact on children and teenagers. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests that Democrats and Republicans increasingly share concerns about the need for tougher rules. According......

European Union investigates the origins of migration calls to Ceuta

The European Union has launched a closer investigation into the digital origins of the mass migration movement toward Ceuta at the end of July, shifting attention from the scale of the arrivals to the online messages that reportedly encouraged thousands of people to head toward the Spanish enclave. European......

KakaoTalk gains popularity in Russia as Kakao moves to protect its trademark

South Korean technology company Kakao has begun the process of registering the KakaoTalk trademark in Russia, as the messaging platform gains visibility among Russian users. Documents have reportedly been submitted to the Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property, known as Rospatent, where the......

Meta faces major California trial over alleged impact of Instagram and Facebook on minors

Meta is preparing to face one of the most consequential legal challenges yet brought against its social-media platforms in the United States, as four states seek to prove that the company deliberately designed Instagram and Facebook to encourage addictive use among minors. The federal case is scheduled......

Three in five Americans back tougher oversight of social media companies

A majority of Americans support stronger government oversight of social media platforms, with broad bipartisan backing for measures aimed at protecting younger users, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey found that 61% of Americans believe social media companies require stronger regulation......

Ceuta migration surge prompts EU call for stronger Meta and TikTok fact-checking

The European Union has urged Meta and TikTok to step up monitoring and fact-checking efforts following a major migration surge towards Ceuta, amid reports that misinformation on social media helped fuel the movement. European Commissioner Henna Virkkunen, responsible for technological sovereignty, security......

Meta faces nearly $1 billion penalty over alleged harm to young users in the United States

Meta has been ordered to pay nearly $1 billion in penalties and compensation over allegations that its social media platforms contributed to harm among young users in New Mexico. The ruling also introduces a series of restrictions on how minors can use certain features of Facebook and Instagram, marking......

WhatsApp tests a new label for AI-generated content in channels

WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature that would allow channel administrators to identify images and videos created with artificial intelligence, giving users a clearer indication of whether visual content was produced by a person or generated digitally. The planned feature is part of WhatsApp's......

TikTok restructures U.S. operations with Nashville office closure and workforce reduction

TikTok has announced another phase of its restructuring efforts in the United States, including the closure of its Nashville, Tennessee office and the reduction of approximately 250 jobs. The move is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and adapt to a rapidly changing......