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Saturday, Dec 13

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How will Australia’s social media ban work? | Explained

www.thehindu.com

Why did the government think this was necessary? What are the platforms blocked for children under 16? What do companies which don’t comply with the rules face? What did internal filings of certain social media firms reveal with respect to…

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They Want Your Children: Reddit Files Legal Challenge Against Australia's Teenager Social Media Ban

www.breitbart.com

Reddit has launched a legal battle against Australia's world-leading ban on social media for users under the age of 16, filing a case in the high court just two days after the country implemented age restrictions on its platform.

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X marks spot where Will Flemming ran afoul of some mean-spirited Red Sox fans on social media

www.boston.com

For the third act of his X.com play after Red Sox fans took him to task when Pete Alonso signed with the Orioles, Flemming said he was done with the platform.

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Should the UK adopt an under-16s social media ban? Experts weigh in

www.independent.co.uk

Ongoing research suggests that an outright ban on social media platforms could do more harm than good

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How Nigerian Creators Can Boost Their Social Media Safely in 2026: A Practical Guide

thenationonlineng.net

Growing on social media in 2026 requires more caution than ever. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube have upgraded their AI moderation systems, making it easier to get shadowbanned

Friday, Dec 12

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From Craving to Cart – Driving Holiday Sales Through Social Commerce

perishablenews.com

Social media has become the new starting point for meal inspiration, with 72% of Gen Z turning to platforms like TikTok and Instagram for food ideas.1 Among Gen Z meat and dairy shoppers, 53% say they discover recipes and products on…

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Australia becomes first country to enforce nationwide social media ban for under-16s

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Australia has become the first country to impose a nationwide ban on social media use for under‑16s across ten major platforms, with companies facing multimillion‑dollar fines if they fail to take “reasonable steps” to block underage users…

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Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry Make Rare Statement in Support of Australia’s Social Media Ban

www.harpersbazaar.com

“We hope this ban is only the start of a reckoning between society and the tech companies that built these platforms with growth as their first principle instead of safety.”

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Reddit sues to block Australia's teen social media ban

www.upi.com

The online social news forum platform Reddit filed a lawsuit in Australia's high court against the ban on young teens using social media.

Reddit sues Australia over underage social media ban

www.engadget.com

Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia's High Court aiming to overturn the country's under-16 social media ban, Reuters reported. The forum platform called the law contrary to Australia's constitution as it intrudes on free political…

Minister launches national next-gen health data platform

guardian.ng

In a major stride towards strengthening Nigeria’s health information system, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has launched the Multi-Source Data Analytics and Triangulation (MSDAT). The minister unveiled the…

Reddit Sues Australia Over Under-16 Social Media Ban

www.techrepublic.com

The platform argues the ban violates Australia's implied freedom of political communication

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Reddit argues it isn’t like other social platforms in case against Australia’s social media ban

techcrunch.com

Reddit, one of the world's largest social platforms, is arguing that it doesn't meet the definition of "social media platforms" as it seeks to overturn Australia's law banning children under 16 years of age from social media.

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Reddit fights Australia's social media ban

www.marketplace.org

From the BBC World Service: Reddit has filed a lawsuit calling for Australia's social media ban for children under 16 to be declared invalid. The text-based forum is one of 10 online platforms covered by the ban, which came into force this…

Reddit Goes After Australia's Social Media Ban on Kids

www.newser.com

Reddit on Friday filed a court challenge to Australia's world-first law that bans Australian children younger than 16 from holding accounts on the world's most popular social media platforms. California-based Reddit Inc.'s suit filed in…

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Reddit challenges Australia’s new under-16 social media ban in High Court

www.france24.com

Social media platform Reddit on Friday filed a suit challenging Australia’s new law banning under-16s from major platforms, arguing that it violates the nation’s implied freedom of political communication. The move follows a similar case…

Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia's social media ban for under-16s

www.standard.co.uk

Platform fights landmark ban on use of social media by young people saying it is preventing free political expression

Delhi HC directs social media platforms to act on Pawan Kalyan’s personality rights plea

www.thehindu.com

Delhi High Court said that in case the social media intermediaries have reservations about any links given by Pawan Kalyan, they should inform him

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Pakistan may ban 'uncooperative' social media platforms: Minister

www.thehindu.com

Barrister Malik warns that these platforms are being used for terrorism, misinformation, and disinformation

Pawan Kalyan's personality rights: Delhi HC gives social media platforms 7 days to act on his plea

www.hindustantimes.com

The Delhi HC ordered social media platforms to address Pawan Kalyan's plea for personality rights protection within seven days, treating it a formal complaint.