‘Potential adverse effects’: Zuckerberg move under fire
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been strongly criticised by the company’s independent Oversight Board for recent changes to how it handles content on Facebook and Instagram.
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AI giant’s massive move on Google
OpenAI is interested in buying the super popular Chrome web browser if Google is forced to sell it by a US Judge.
Crusading dad’s big win in social media sextortion fight
Wayne Holdsworth lost his son to evil criminals who prey on teens – now the government has promised a big funding boost to expand his education campaign in schools.
Huge problem if you send this text message
Lying to avoid plans, gossiping at work and ghosting friends are now standard for young Aussies – with a leading psychologist explaining her greatest concern.
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Is this the stupidest internet trend yet?
From Minecraft movie mischief to crazy clowns, the internet has seen no shortage of ridiculous trends – but this one may take the cake.
The trial of Mark Zuckerberg’s life has begun
The Facebook founder’s attempts to curry favour with Donald Trump have failed – and now he could lose Instagram and WhatsApp.
Twist after adults explode at kids fishing
A group of 13-year-old boys who were subjected to a foul-mouthed tirade by local adults for fishing in a lake have had the last laugh.
Hidden dangers of swiping right
Horrifying cases have shown how sexual offenders are using social media and dating apps to target women and children in Australia.
‘Outlandish’: Elon’s creepy White House act
Billionaire Elon Musk’s team have been accused of carrying out a seriously chilling act as part of a wider Trump administration plan.
Uni hacked, data from 10k students stolen
Personal information has been stolen from a major Australian university again and posted on the dark web.
Bombshell revelations about how Facebook targets young girls
A US Senate hearing has heard how Facebook notifies advertisers when it is a “really good time” to target children when they are feeling “worthless”.
Ms Rachel under fire for Gaza clip
YouTube’s toddler influencer, Ms Rachel, is copping majorbacklash amid scrutiny over some of her social media posts.
Meta’s sweeping changes for teen users
There will be sweeping new changes coming for teenage social media users as Meta continues to crack down on the content teens see every day.
‘Glorifying suicide’: Horror social media videos being fed to our kids
Whistleblowers and grieving families have levelled damning accusations against social media giants for bombarding vulnerable kids with depressing content glorifying eating disorders and self-harm.
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