Online Safety Act

EU warns TikTok over ‘addictive’ algorithm and mental health risks

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Social media

EU warns TikTok over ‘addictive’ algorithm and mental health risks

EU regulators have accused TikTok of breaching the bloc’s online safety rules, warning that its addictive recommendation algorithm could harm users’ mental health, particularly children and teenagers.

Musk’s X says Australia social media crackdown undermines international law

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Social media ban

Musk’s X says Australia social media crackdown undermines international law

Elon Musk's X accused Australia of trying to give its internet regulator unfair information-gathering powers and undermining U.S. law with plans for tougher enforcement of a teen social media ban.

Social media bans grow worldwide as doubts over effectiveness deepen

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Explainer

Social media bans grow worldwide as doubts over effectiveness deepen

Governments are tightening restrictions on teenagers’ use of social media amid growing concerns over mental health, online safety and platform design, but questions remain over enforcement and whether bans can meaningfully change behaviour.

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