Now playing Next Tech News TikTok launches charm offensive amid growing privacy fears in Europe Fears around data security have led to a number of government agencies banning TikTok on employee devices. 08/03/2023
Now playing Next Tech News Parts of Twitter down (again) for users after 'internal change' The issue - the latest in a string of recent outages on the platform - was resolved after an hour, the company said. 06/03/2023
Now playing Next Health news TikTok turned a diabetes drug into a weight loss hit. Is it safe? A TikTok weight loss trend has caused shortages of Ozempic. What are the risks for those using this diabetes drug off-label? 02/03/2023
Now playing Next Tech News TikTok sets screen time limit for teenagers - and a 'sleep reminder' The changes come amid growing concerns over the app's security and addictiveness. 02/03/2023
Now playing Next Tech News 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Tech News 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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