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Monday, Dec 1

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The children left unable to sit up straight by social media: 'Deeply alarming' number suffer anxiety and behavioural problems, report warns

www.dailymail.co.uk

More than a third of children aged three to five now uses at least one social media platform, despite their links to anxiety, speech and sleep issues, bad behaviour and even physical problems.

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Youth workers are spreading health messages on social media: How to support what they do in South Africa

medicalxpress.com

Mental health messaging on platforms like TikTok and WhatsApp is becoming common in the digital age. Globally, digital media technologies have become integral to how young people get and use health and well-being information.

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Not just fines: Jail time for companies that dodge social protection for gig workers, govt warns

www.malaymail.com

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — Platform companies that fail or refuse to pay the mandatory 10 per cent social protection co...

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How will Meta implement Australia’s looming under-16 social media ban?

www.thehindu.com

Australia-based users under the age of 16 will be banned from Meta’s social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads from December 10

Sunday, Nov 30

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‘Make the platforms safer’: what young people really think about the social media ban

theconversation.com

The responses reveal a much more nuanced picture of the relationship between young Australians and social media than the public debate suggests.

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Lucas Paqueta risks ban for emotional outburst on social media after West Ham vs Liverpool

www.mirror.co.uk

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has spoken out on social media platform X after his red card against Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.

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Meet Jay Graber, the CEO of Bluesky, who is building a 'billionaire-proof' and decentralized social media platform

Graber spent her early years studying how technology interacts with society, and now leads Bluesky that is looking to be "billionaire-proof."

Saturday, Nov 29

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State Media, Social Media Treachery and Our Info Cesspool

Did Elon Musk realize the amount of treachery and deception that would evolve when he bought Twitter and turned it into X? I don't know Mr. Musk, but I drive one of his cars and like it, so I would like to think he didn't. I prefer to…

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Here's how 2 Utah lawmakers want to hold social media accountable for harmful algorithms

www.ksl.com

Two Utah lawmakers are pushing to amend a law to hold tech companies accountable for harms caused by algorithmic recommendations on social media and other platforms.

Friday, Nov 28

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NGOs Lament Social Media Risks On Adolescents, Roll Out School Campaigns

newtelegraphng.com

To mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Mothers and Marginalised Advocacy Centre (MAMA Centre), in collaboration with Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) Nigeria, has drawn attention to the increasing risks…

Thursday, Nov 27

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Top 7 Free Social Scheduling Tools for Boosting Online Presence

smallbiztrends.com

Discover the top 7 free social scheduling tools that can enhance your online presence. Boost your social media strategy effortlessly with these powerful, user-friendly platforms designed for effective content management and engagement.

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Turkish Supreme Court Rules Social Media Activity Undermines Marriage

www.newsghana.com.gh

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/turkish-supreme-court-rules-social-media-activity-undermines-marriage/Turkey’s Court of Cassation has ruled that repeatedly liking photographs…

Davido Issues Cryptic Warnings on Social Media Platform

www.newsghana.com.gh

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/davido-issues-cryptic-warnings-on-social-media-platform/Afrobeats superstar Davido ignited widespread speculation on Thursday after publishing…

16-day Activism: MAMA Centre, ASF Nigeria Warn Against Social Media Risks To Adolescents

leadership.ng

To mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Mothers And Marginalised Advocacy Centre (MAMA Centre), in collaboration with Avocats Sans Frontiers (ASF) Nigeria, on Tuesday, drew attention to the increasing risks…

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'Not penal burden, but social duty': SC orders Samay Raina, other comedians to raise funds for specially-abled

www.indiatvnews.com

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, November 26, issued significant directions to comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina and three other comedians, instructing them to host events featuring the success stories of specially-abled persons on their…

World News | Pakistan's Online Platforms Become Dangerous Ground for Women Creators

www.latestly.com

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. In Pakistan's male-dominated digital landscape, women social media influencers continue to face relentless harassment, stalking, and even fatal violence, a grim reflection of the…

Wednesday, Nov 26

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As the World Turns: Social Media Evolution Leads to Meta Win Against Monopolization Claims

www.jdsupra.com

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia recently entered judgment in favor of Meta Platforms Inc. (Meta) in a high-profile antitrust case addressing the boundaries of monopoly power in rapidly evolving digital and social media…

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European parliament calls for social media ban on under-16s

www.theguardian.com

MEPs pass resolution to help parents tackle growing dangers of addictive internet platforms

Social Agent App Offers Uber-Like Service for Content Production and Video Editing

variety.com

Three industry insiders have launched an app designed to serve as an Uber-like platform for connecting users with professional for content creators, video editors, producers and videographers. Social Agent matches experienced pros with…

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Aussie Under-16s Really Not Happy With Social Media Ban

www.newser.com

Australia's social media ban for anyone under 16 is facing a high-profile legal challenge from two teenagers, who say the measure tramples their constitutional rights to free communication. The law, which takes effect Dec. 10, requires…