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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.

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New Danish proposal for chat control: Three fat problems remain

Denmark’s update to the EU “chat control” plan shifts to “voluntary” scanning, but ex-MEP Patrick Breyer warns it still sidesteps Parliament’s court-order safeguard, would ban under-16s from messaging apps, and could effectively end anonymous communication.

Europe in Motion

From doomscrolling to politics: how young Europeans use social media

As a wave of proposed social media bans for young people sweeps the globe, more than half of young users actively seek their news and information on social media.

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Social media platforms to comply with Australia’s social media ban

With less than two months before children under 16 won’t be able to create social media accounts in Australia, the platforms say they still disagree with the new regulation but will ultimately comply.

Business

A new wave of DIY marketing: Small businesses take to TikTok

It might seem that in an age of mass production and advanced technology, the handiwork of artisans is doomed to failure. Nothing could be further from the truth, say traditional entrepreneurs who have found their niche in social media.

World News

Flexing muscles: Is physical fitness becoming a must for politicians?

In times of uncertainty, a politician who displays physical strength can appeal to voters, says Professor Jacek Wasilewski, a media expert from the University of Warsaw.

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US Chess grandmaster and commentator Daniel Naroditsky dies aged 29

American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died unexpectedly at the age of 29. World U12 champion and a much-loved figure in the community, he was noted for his talent, his online commentary and education programmes as well as his passion for the game that shaped his life.

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Denmark eyeing Australia’s under-16 social media ban as possible model

A Danish ambassador said the Nordic country 'will be looking at what Australia does' on its world-leading ban.

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TikTok showed ‘glorified’ military videos during NATO summit: analysis

A recent analysis by European non-profit AI Forensics found that popular social media app TikTok amplified pro-military videos during the June NATO meetings in the Hague.

Travel News

Fact checked: Is Paris really demolishing the Eiffel Tower next year?

Claims that Paris is preparing to knock down its most iconic tourist attraction have gone viral. Here’s why.

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Instagram to use PG-13 rating to limit content for teenagers

The changes come as Meta faces relentless criticism over harms to children on social media.

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Australia’s social media ban under-16s hard to enforce, Google says

There’s two months to go before children under 16 will lose access to most social media accounts in Australia.

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High screen time may affect children’s early school performance, study

Excessive screen time is associated with lower performance in reading and maths, according to the study.

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New York City sues tech giants for fueling youth mental health crisis

The lawsuit alleges that tech giants knew young people were vulnerable to addictive features on social media, but targeted them anyway.

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Florida teenager arrested after asking ChatGPT how to kill his friend

The teenager said he was "just joking" with his friend, but authorities did not take the incident lightly given the long history of school shootings in the US.

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Denmark wants to ban social media for under-15s

The Danish prime minister did not specify which social media platforms would be subject to the proposed ban.

Ukraine

Russia recruits Ukrainian children on Telegram to plant bombs, UN says

The head of the UN’s Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said more than 100 minors have been detained this year for acts of sabotage that they have been recruited to do over social media platforms like Telegram.

wellbeing

How parents can cut down on kids’ screen time in a healthy way

As lawmakers weigh social media limits and phone bans in schools, parents can help their children lead healthier digital lives on their own.

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What to know about OpenAI’s new AI video app that could rival TikTok

OpenAI announces a new AI video app that lets you drop yourself into the action.