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Dutch government says kids under age 15 should not use social media

The guidance differentiates between social media sites like TikTok and Instagram and messaging services like WhatsApp.

18/06/2025

Tech News

Instagram tests AI to catch underage users as part of teen safety push

As scrutiny grows over social media’s impact on teens, Instagram is ramping up safety tools. New AI systems will flag underage users who misrepresent their age when signing up.

21/04/2025

Tech News

Everything you need to know about Meta’s ‘monopoly’ trial

If the case brought by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is successful, Meta could be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.

17/04/2025

Europe News

From soldier to influencer: Bridging Gen Z and the German army

"The Bundeswehr has shown me how diverse people can be, even when wearing the same uniform," Captain David Matei told Euronews.

12/04/2025

Tech News

Meta blocks teens livestreaming on Instagram without parental consent

The measures will come out in Europe in the following months after rollout in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia first, Meta said.

08/04/2025

Culture news

What are the 10 most Instagrammable bookstores in the world?

From the bookstore that inspired J.K. Rowling’s vision of Hogwarts to one featuring a magical book portal, these are the most Instagrammable bookstores around the world.

08/04/2025

Culture news

World Poetry Day: Social media injects a new lease of life into poetry

From social media to AI, new technologies have changed the way that we produce and consume poetry. For World Poetry Day, we take a deep dive into the trends that brought a renewed popularity to this genre.

21/03/2025

Health news

Social media posts on medical tests are often misleading, study finds

‘Misleading’ posts about medical tests could lead to overdiagnosis, unnecessary treatment, and impact patients’ mental health, researchers said.

03/03/2025

Radio Schuman

How's Meta planning to protect minors from sensitive content?

Radio Schuman today features Antigone Davis, META’s Vice-President and Head of Global Safety, on how the tech giant plans protecting teens online.

21/02/2025

Tech News

Want to quit X, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads? Here's how

With Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg rallying around Donald Trump, some users are deciding to quit the social media apps. Here’s how to do it for those wanting a break.

23/01/2025

Tech News

Do Meta's announcements run counter to the European regulation on digital services?

Meta's new rules on content moderation in the United States will not apply in the EU.

10/01/2025

Tech News

I tried Lemon8, the TikTok sister app gaining users amid US ban threat

Social media influencers are pushing Lemon8 as a potential US TikTok ban looms, despite it being owned by the same China-based parent company.

09/01/2025

Tech News

Meta to replace fact-checkers with 'community notes' system

Over the next months, Meta will phase in a community notes system and simplify its policies on fact-checking.

07/01/2025

Culture news

Inoxtag: the inside story of France's most phenomenal influencer

French influencer Inoxtag has successfully developed a spectacular way of presenting his projects online to attract attention in the ultra-competitive sector of web content creators.

03/01/2025

Tech News

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp back online after global outage

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, all services owned by Meta, were down for a few hours on Wednesday night after experiencing a "technical issue".

11/12/2024

Destinations

Europe’s most Instagrammable cities, ranked

Searches for ‘where to travel in 2025’ have risen 5,000 per cent, as visitors seek Instagrammable destinations.

09/12/2024

Tech News

Social media sites call for delay to Australia's social media ban

Social media sites are lobbying the Australian government to delay its proposed age limits for children younger than 16.

25/11/2024

Lifestyle

Meet the 'Nepo Pets' who earn more than you

Move aside Nepo Babies – here are the celebrity pets that earn more than the average Brit, according to a recent study.

18/11/2024

Tech News

Facebook and Instagram to have ‘less personalised’ ad option in EU

Meta made changes to its “pay or consent” model amid demands from EU regulators.

12/11/2024

Tech News

How to protect your data instead of sharing this viral Instagram hoax

A viral Instagram hoax, shared by thousands, including celebrities, falsely claims that reposting will prevent Meta from using personal data for AI training.

26/09/2024