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Finfluencers warned over investment advice

Social media promotions may breach EU rules against financial-market abuse, ESMA said.

Culture news

Facebook at 20: Is the social media platform really dying?

Once a way to keep in touch with college friends, the Franken-platform now has very little resemblance to the Facebook of yesteryear. Can it still claim to be culturally-relevant?

Tech News

Social media CEOs testify in heated US Senate hearing on child safety

Social media CEOs testified this week in a heated US Senate hearing on child exploitation.

Culture news

What happened when Sesame Street's Elmo asked an innocent question?

Elmo takes the world’s temperature... Yep, it’s still burning.

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Tech News

Lawmakers back fix absent deal to block child sexual abuse material online

The European Parliament today voted in favour of extending a temporary solution to combat child sexual abuse material online, as a deal on proposed legislation will unlikely be reached before the end of the mandate of this European Commission.

Business

Do boycott campaigns against companies work?

A recent boycott campaign in Italy against a large pasta brand has caused a social media stir after a senior Italian politician visited the factory. But how powerful, in fact, can a boycott campaign be on brands?

Work

Meet the influencers giving career advice on TikTok

Meet the TikTok influencers who are trying to help your career with advice on how to write a resume and negotiate a promotion or a raise.

Business

Reddit reportedly planning March IPO launch

Online discussion platform Reddit is preparing to launch its initial public offering (IPO) amid revenue struggles, according to Reuters.

Tech News

Meta’s Sheryl Sandberg steps down from the company’s board

With a heart filled with gratitude and a mind filled with memories, I let the Meta board know that I will not stand for reelection this May,” Sandberg wrote in a Facebook post.

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Court documents highlight Meta's 'reluctance' to protect children

Court documents highlighted Meta's "historical reluctance" to protect children on Instagram.

Culture news

BookTok: A reading revolution or "the end of the world"?

#BookTok is one of the most popular trends on TikTok, but how is it changing the way people actually read?

Travel News

‘No selfie zones’ could save tourists’ lives

Selfie bans are becoming more common in popular tourist spots. Here’s how they save lives.

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Social media companies make billions in ad revenue from US minors

Social media companies generate billions of dollars in ad revenue from US minors, a new study shows. In Europe, a new law bans targeted advertising towards youth.

Business

Exactly how influential are influencers on consumer decisions?

The case of influencer Chiara Ferragni, fined €1 million by Italy's antitrust authority for allegedly misleading consumers, has been shared all over social media. With the rise in influencer marketing, what steps should consumers take to protect themselves from shady practices?

Tech News

X, formerly Twitter, sees massive outage as thousands report issues

Elon Musk's X suffered one of its biggest outages on Thursday, with users losing access to their posts and timelines.

Food and Drink

10 must-follow foodie accounts to elevate your cooking skills

As more food enthusiasts turn to Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube for quick and visually appealing recipe videos, here are some top-tier accounts you should be following for mouth-watering tips.

Tech News

Meta's Threads is finally available to users in the EU

The EU's Digital Markets Act is reportedly the reason why it took five months longer for the platform to launch in Europe.

Business

Zara just triggered a boycott campaign against its own business

Major brands like the Spanish Zara and the German Puma face a widening Palestinian boycott campaign.

Tech News

Elon Musk restores X account of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones

The controversial far-right host was previously 'permanently banned' from the platform in 2018 after repeatedly claiming the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax.

Tech News

ChatGPT is 'terrible,' says Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales

Jimmy Wales tells Euronews Next about the "terrible" early stages of ChatGPT, the lesson for OpenAI, and about his open-source social media platform.