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X evades compliance with landmark EU antitrust regulation

The European Commission confirmed that X is not designated a gatekeeper under the EU's landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA), meaning that the social media giant need not comply with additional compliance obligations imposed under the antitrust regulation for big platforms.

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UK and US form children’s online safety working group

The government working group will “advance the principles” of the two countries’ joint statement on digital safety.

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British YouTuber Yung Filly arrested in Australia on rape charges

British YouTube personality Yung Filly has been arrested in Australia and charged over rape allegations.

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Elon Musk's X to be reinstated in Brazil after complying with court

X was blocked in Brazil, where it had more than 22 million users, at the end of August.

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TikTok sees new lawsuits in US, alleging it is 'addictive'

A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general from the US filed lawsuits against TikTok.

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X now worth only 25% of what Elon Musk paid for it

A disclosure from an investment company with equity in the company indicates that X's value has significantly declined since 2022.

wellbeing

Should the EU regulate burgeoning health influencers?

With health content booming on social media, experts and lawmakers are mulling regulation of social media influencers, prioritising ‘credible’ content creators.

Health news

1 in 10 European youth are problematic social media users, study says

A small but concerning share of European youngsters use social media or video games at problematic levels, according to a new report.

Tech News

Telegram U-turn: Platform will now give user data to authorities

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in France last month for failing to manage extremist content on the platform.

Economy

CareerTok: Why are young people turning to TikTok for career tips?

Euronews Business looks at why more GenZers are relying upon the social media platform TikTok for career advice, and which topics are the most popular on CareerTok.

Tech News

X returns to some users in Brazil with server change

Some X users are back online despite a nation-wide ban against the app in Brazil.

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What to know about Instagram’s new safety features for teenagers

This is what teenagers and parents need to know about the new safety features coming to Instagram.

Tech News

Brazil judge takes €3m from X and Starlink accounts to pay fines

In an ongoing dispute between tech mogul Elon Musk and a Brazilian judge, authorities withdrew money from their company accounts to pay fines.

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42 US states support call for social media warning labels

A group of US attorneys general want labels put on social media apps to warn children of possible addictive effects.

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Australia plans to introduce social media age limit

"The bullying that can occur online, the access to material which causes social harm, and parents are wanting a response,” the Australian prime minister said.

wellbeing

YouTube is restricting European teens' access to fitness videos. Why?

The video-streaming platform says that repeated exposure to certain types of videos could hurt teenager's self-esteem and body image.

Tech News

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says French arrest was 'misguided'

Durov was arrested in Paris last month as part of an investigation into abuse images, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions linked to the app.

Tech News

Will Telegram’s legal woes and X’s Brazil saga shake up social media?

Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov was arrested and charged for how he ran his platform and in the same week, Elon Musk’s platform X was banned in Brazil.

Tech News

Brazil court unanimously upholds X ban as users switch platforms

Tech mogul Elon Musk accused one of Brazil's Supreme Court justices of carrying out "censorship orders" by blocking his social media platform.

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Telegram faces 'dilemma' after France charges CEO, analysts say

Telegram has been crucial for anti-government protests but also for spreading criminal channels.