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TikTok ban: Why is the social media platform under fire?

After the US and the EU Commission, Canada also banned the TikTok app from government-issued devices on Monday. What's going on?

01/03/2023

Art

Instagram photographer admits his work is actually AI-generated

Fake photography or real art? Instagram star Jos Avery has admitted his popular portraits weren’t shot on a camera, but actually AI-generated instead.

28/02/2023

Tech News

Denmark's parliament urges staff to delete TikTok over security fears

The popular video-sharing app, which is Chinese-owned, faces intensifying scrutiny in Europe.

28/02/2023

Tech News

Twitter lays off more staff, including ‘hardcore’ Elon Musk loyalists

Elon Musk has slashed Twitter’s workforce by nearly three-quarters since he took over the social media platform last year.

27/02/2023

Culture news

How the death of an American in Paris 2015 could change internet law

For two decades, online platforms have been legally protected from the content uploaded onto them. That could change with a lawsuit over a woman who died in the 2015 Paris ISIS terror attacks.

21/02/2023

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A new paid subscription service is coming to Facebook and Instagram

Meta Verified for Facebook and Instagram will require users to submit a government ID to get a blue verification badge.

20/02/2023

Tech News

'I want to be alive': Has Microsoft's AI chatbot become sentient?

The chatbot's creepy responses have sparked fears that the artifical intelligence has developed feelings, just like humans.

18/02/2023

Culture news

Andrew Tate arrest highlights scale of Romanian camgirl industry

Tate and his brother are accused of running a sex trafficking ring in Romania, but many in the country's booming camgirl industry fear the bad press will have negative consequences for their legitimate businesses.

15/02/2023

Culture news

How a queer dating app is supporting suicidal users beyond Valentine's

Valentine's Day can be a triggering event for those left out of heteronormative relationships. The LGBTQ+ dating app Taimi is working on a direct support network for its users.

15/02/2023

Tech News

How Google is betting on 'prebunking' to fight misinformation

The online search giant is hoping to "vaccinate" users against fake news by training them to recognise misinformation.

14/02/2023

Culture news

What does ‘Mascara’ mean on TikTok?

The word “mascara” no longer refers to that bristled brush that enhances your eyelashes; it has taken on a whole new meaning on TikTok, which has a language of its own...

03/02/2023

Culture news

Accused-rapist Andrew Tate claims there is "no justice in Romania"

The same Andrew Tate once claimed he moved to Romania because it's easier to "evade rape allegations".

25/01/2023

Culture news

Australia looking to deny Ye entry over antisemitism remarks

The US rapper intends to visit the family of new Australian partner Bianca Censori in Melbourne next week.

25/01/2023

Culture news

Seriously injured author Hanif Kureishi gains new online following

His tweets, composed by voice recognition technology and with the help of his son and wife, have significantly boosted his online following and read like a beautiful stream of consciousness

23/01/2023

Culture news

Romania court extends police detention for Andrew Tate

Andrew Tate detained for another 30 days over allegations of sexual assault and exploitation

20/01/2023

Culture news

Let it Stream: The Rolling Stones are now on TikTok

Start them up and they'll never stop. Now the original rock band has jumped onto the social media platform.

20/01/2023

Tech News

Tate and the Taliban: The most controversial verified Twitter accounts

Even senior Taliban officials got hold of the Twitter blue tick after Elon Musk took over the social media platform.

18/01/2023

Culture news

Why has Love Island banned contestants' social media accounts?

The hit UK reality TV show returned this week with a new host, contestants, and a change to its social media policy.

17/01/2023

Culture news

Romanian authorities seize luxury cars and assets in Andrew Tate case

Social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested in Romania last month on a number of charges including human trafficking.

15/01/2023

Romania

Tate brothers lose their appeal in Romanian court

A Romanian court rejects the divisive social media personality Andrew Tate’s appeal against a 30-day detention in connection to charges of human trafficking, rape, and setting up an organised crime group. He and his brother both deny the charges

10/01/2023