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Which countries, tech giants around the world are regulating kids' social media access?

What are countries and companies doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children's health and safety?

Social media and the algorithm move faster than facts and claims can be verified.
People hold a picture and a placard with names of young people, as parents of children and young adults whose deaths were allegedly related to social media use hold a press conference, as Meta faces a landmark trial in federal court on August 18, 2026 in Oakland, California, US.

Meta rejects claims it sought to hook children to Facebook, Instagram, as landmark trial begins

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A logo of Meta AI sits outside the Meta House on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2025.

Meta ordered to change youth protections in $567 million court ruling

Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration.

ZOG conspiracy posts spiked over threefold online during 2026 Iran war, study finds


Meta hit by global disruptions as thousands of Facebook and Instagram users report service issues

The source of Meta's disruption was not immediately clear, though users reported login failures, inaccessible accounts, and difficulties loading content.

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Meta rejects claims 2025 policy changes fueled rise in antisemitic content

Meta significantly changed its approach to moderating hateful content in January 2025, shifting away from proactive enforcement toward a model that relies on user reports and reactive enforcement.

Meta launches paid subscriptions for Facebook and WhatsApp

UK weighs forcing social media firms to boost trusted news

The UK is weighing new rules that would require Meta, TikTok and YouTube to prioritize trusted news content in feeds and search results.

Social media and the algorithm move faster than facts and claims can be verified.

Roy Freeman: Building a comfortable community for LGBT olim in Israel

Roy Freeman, a British-born immigrant living in Israel, is building a support network for LGBT olim, by offering community events and a softer landing for newcomers making aliyah.

HOLDING A BANNER for LGBT Olim at Tel Aviv Pride, June 12.

Spanish-language online antisemitism far exceeds pre-Oct 7 levels, remains highest on X

Researchers analyzed more than 118 million online posts and comments, finding that Spanish-language antisemitism remains higher than before Oct. 7.

An antisemitism hashtag, illustrating online antisemitic hate speech.

Meta launches paid subscriptions for Facebook and WhatsApp

Meta is launching new subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram at a price of $3.99 a month. The packages include advanced features for Stories, customization options, and new tools for creators.

Meta launches paid subscriptions for Facebook and WhatsApp

Meta separates groups from Facebook and launches a new app

Meta is disconnecting one of the central and most popular features on the social network. The new app, Forum, will concentrate all group activity in one place.

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Meta to lay off 100 in Israel, reassign 200 to AI

The move is part of the streamlining policy to reduce layers of management that CEO Mark Zuckerberg says are slowing down the teams' work pace.

“Meta is unifying Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and more into a single account system, allowing users to manage all services from one place and sign in securely using one password or Passkey technology.”

Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices

The flyers, which appeared in meeting rooms, on vending machines, and atop toilet paper dispensers at Facebook's offices, encouraged staffers to sign an online petition against the move.

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A logo of Meta AI sits outside the Meta House on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2025.

Meta unifies all accounts under one roof

The technology giant announces “Meta Account”, a tool that will unify the management and security of Facebook, Instagram and Threads in a single interface.

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