OTTAWA — The federal government wants social media platforms to block users under 16, but it has not yet decided exactly how their ages would […]
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Trump seeks to cash in on Wall Street by selling access to his social media platform
U.S. President Donald Trump’s social media posts are becoming a new product for Wall Street investors, as his Truth Social company begins offering paid access […]
Sony Introduces Strict Social Media Rules for Employees Following PS5 Disc Controversy
Former Santa Monica Studio employee Alanah Pearce says Sony has introduced what she describes as its strictest-ever social media rules for employees following the backlash […]
Meta removes new AI image feature following days of user backlash
Meta has removed a new AI image feature from Instagram just days after launching it, following widespread criticism over privacy concerns. The tool, called Muse […]
Carney government to ban social media access for children under 16, with some exemptions allowed
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is expected to introduce new online safety legislation this week that would ban social media use for children […]
The Liberal government is considering a ban on social media access for minors as part of what it describes as a key component of its broader online safety strategy.
OTTAWA — Federal Heritage Minister Marc Miller says banning social media for minors could be part of the Liberals’ plan to improve online safety, but […]
Meta ordered to pay $375M over claims it misled users on child safety
A court in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $375 million for misleading users about how safe its platforms are for children. A jury […]
French authorities raid X offices as UK launches new probe into Grok
French prosecutors have raided the Paris offices of Elon Musk’s social media platform X as part of a cyber-crime investigation into alleged offences, including unlawful […]
TikTok’s new U.S. deal unlikely to affect Canadian users, expert says
Canadian TikTok users likely won’t notice any changes to the app after a new deal involving U.S. investors, a cybersecurity expert says. Robert Falzon of […]
TikTok’s owner reaches agreement aimed at averting U.S. ban
TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, has signed binding agreements with U.S. and global investors to keep the app running in the United States, according to a […]