How can society shield children from the harms of social media? In Australia, the political answer seems straightforward, as legislation addressing the issue moves swiftly […]
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Bluesky Gains 700,000 New Users in Just One Week
Bluesky has seen a surge in popularity, adding over 700,000 new users in the past week, bringing its total user count to over 14.5 million, […]
Canada’s TikTok Shutdown Sparks Concerns Over Revenue and Support for Creators
Canadian TikTok creators worry that the federal government’s recent decision to end the app’s Canadian operations could erode their support network and limit their income […]
Canada Orders TikTok to Shut Down Offices Citing National Security Concerns
Canada has ordered TikTok to cease its operations within the country following a national security review, though users will still be able to access the […]
More Than a Dozen States Sue TikTok Over Alleged Harm to Teen Mental Health
Attorneys general from 14 states and districts have filed lawsuits against TikTok, accusing the platform of harming children’s mental health and misleading the public about […]
X will soon allow blocked accounts to view your public posts.
X is set to modify its block button functionality, allowing blocked accounts to still view public posts. This change was highlighted by independent app researcher […]
Smugglers Promote Illegal Crossings at Canada-U.S. Border on TikTok
Recently, Radio-Canada communicated via WhatsApp with an individual linked to one of a dozen TikTok accounts advertising an illegal service: helping Indian temporary residents in […]
First Nations in Bella Bella Call for Removal of RCMP Officer Over Social Media Posts
Members of the Heiltsuk Nation have united to oppose what they describe as a threat within the RCMP detachment in Bella Bella. “People felt like […]
Canadian Intelligence Chief Warns of Potential Chinese Espionage via TikTok
In some of his most hawkish comments to date, the head of Canada’s intelligence agency is warning Canadians, including teenagers, against using the wildly popular […]