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Meta removes accounts for under-16s due to Australia social media ban

Under-16s on Meta platforms are starting to have their accounts removed ahead of Australia’s world-first social media ban.

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Will the EU ban social media for teens?

Restricting access to social media for teenagers has been one of the main talking points for many families in Europe. "We are in the middle of a cognitive war," said France's President Emmanuel Macron. He wasn’t far off.

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“Rage bait” triumphed over “biohack” and “aura farming” to become Oxford's Word of the Year 2025. The two-syllable open-compound word refers to an attention-seeking form of online behavior that leads nowhere good.

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Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on the biggest news taking place across the continent.

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Social media algorithms can alter political views, study says

A browser extension powered by AI can reduce how people feel about opposing political views, according to new research that looked into the 2024 US presidential election.

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'AI slop' crowned Word of the Year 2025 by Macquarie Dictionary

Macquarie Dictionary, considered the standard reference on Australian English, has announced that 'AI slop' has been chosen by its committee and voted by the public as the Word of the Year for 2025.

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What X’s new location feature tells us about disinformation in Europe

Accounts from Asia and Australia are propagating extremist views in Europe, according to an analysis of X posts.

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How does one week off social media impact mental health?

Could a one-week detox improve mental health? A new study says one in four young people reported less depression after being off the apps.

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TikTok scrolling can cause 'brain rot' according to new study

The American Psychological Association's verdict is clear: short-form video is measurably bad for mental health.

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Social networks fuel Franco nostalgia among Spanish youth, experts say

Half a century after Francisco Franco's death, his legacy still sparks debate in Spain, with some young people showing nostalgia for his regime amid rising far-right influence.

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The TikTok effect: Has Jet2’s viral soundbite actually paid off?

Jet2 has praised the “unprecedented” success of its famous marketing campaign that took the internet by storm.

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Cambridge Dictionary unveils its ‘unhealthy’ Word of the Year for 2025

Feel connected to a celebrity you’ve never met in person? "Parasocial" has been crowned Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year, highlighting the rise in “unhealthy” and “one-sided” relationships with celebrities, influencers and even AI chatbots.

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Billie Eilish blasts Elon Musk as he nears trillionaire status

Billie Eilish has publicly challenged Elon Musk over his soaring wealth through a series of Instagram Stories calling out billionaire hoarding.

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Ireland launches investigation into Elon Musk’s X on content moderatio

Ireland’s media regulator is probing content moderation policies on the social media platform X.

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Countries commit to tackling climate disinformation at COP30

It is the first time states have formally committed to information integrity and fighting back against climate disinformation.

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Modern dating: Do you know your ‘Benching’ from your ‘Shrekking’?

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Denmark wants to ban access to social media for children under 15

The proposal would be one of the most sweeping steps yet by a European country to curb social media use among young people.

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How Denmark is trying to protect citizens from AI deepfakes

Denmark is seeking to protect ordinary Danes, as well as performers and artists who might have their appearance or voice imitated and shared without their permission.

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French investigators to probe TikTok over children’s mental health

If the investigation leads to charges and convictions, those found guilty could face several years in prison and fines.

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Australia adds Reddit and Kick to social media ban for kids under 16

The ban takes force Dec. 10.