Social Media

Post AI war videos without a label? X says creators will be banned from revenue sharing program

X will suspend creators from its revenue-sharing programme for 90 days if they post AI-generated armed conflict videos without disclosure, escalating efforts to curb misinformation during wartime.

X introduces built-in ‘Paid Partnership’ label for sponsored posts

X is rolling out a new “Paid Partnership” label that allows creators to clearly mark sponsored posts directly within the platform, replacing the hashtag workarounds they have relied on for years.

Why bans don’t work well on social issues

A recent report looked at the effect of banning real-money gaming in Maharashtra and found that the end objective was not served

Germany moves closer to a social media ban for those under 16

The SPD’s specific proposal would ban social media for under-14s, and platforms would be required to provide suitable content for those between the ages of 14 and 16.

YouTube lawyer sees no addiction from half hour of videos

The trial set to play out in Los Angeles Superior Court until the end of March will serve as a critical test for thousands of similar lawsuits that target not only Meta and Google, but also TikTok Inc. and Snap Inc.

Debate over teen social media use grows in key tech market India

Any move to limit access to platforms in India would be a blow to the likes of Meta's Instagram and Facebook, Snap's Snapchat, Elon Musk’s X and more

After Australia, Spain to ban social media for users aged under 16

Spain plans to ban social media for users under 16, following Australia’s lead, while proposing strict laws to hold tech executives personally accountable for hate speech and illegal online content.

Tara Sutaria skips Veer Pahariya’s birthday bash and social media wish amid breakup rumours

Actor Tara Sutaria skipping Veer Pahariya’s recent birthday celebration has reignited breakup rumours, with fans scrutinising social media activity, cryptic posts, and silence for clues about the couple’s relationship status.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman now wants a biometric-backed social network to fix Elon Musk's X bot problem

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has outlined a potential answer to the persistent bot problem on X, the social network owned by Elon Musk. The idea centres on biometric verification as a way to ensure that online accounts are operated by real people rather than automated systems.

Andhra Pradesh forms ministers’ panel to explore ban or curbs on social media use by children under 16

The recommendations of the Group of Ministers are expected to be finalised within a month.

Meta shuts 550,000 accounts on Australia’s kids social media ban

The social media giant has closed around 330,000 Instagram accounts, 173,000 Facebook accounts and almost 40,000 Threads accounts

Why follower counts are losing their power in the algorithm-driven creator economy

The creator economy is no longer defined by follower counts alone. Algorithms now determine who sees creator content, reducing the importance of follower counts across major platforms.

Madras High Court says Centre should consider 'Australia-like law' barring under-16 children from social media

According to the judges, the counter-affidavits placed on record did not adequately demonstrate that statutory duties were being fulfilled in a meaningful manner.

Chinese social media turns critical of one-child policy following death of population control architect

Chinese social media users criticised the country’s one-child policy following the death of a senior population control official, reviving public anger over coercive measures and long-term demographic consequences.

X fully abandons the Mac as iPad app is no longer supported on macOS

X has taken another step away from the Mac, quietly blocking users from installing its iPad app on macOS and leaving the web as the only viable option.

DNA, biometrics, email history: US plans stricter screening for visa-free travellers from 42 countries | Explained

The proposal is currently open for public review. If approved, travellers from 42 countries who are allowed to enter the US for up to 90 days without a visa will face stricter checks.

Indian children spend more time on culture and media than in 2019; study time is shrinking

Children are spending fewer minutes specifically on mass media, but participation has broadened dramatically.

Australia social media watchdog sees common cause with US as age ban begins

Already governments from Europe to Asia have said they plan similar steps to Australia amid rising concern about social media's links to bullying, body image problems and radicalisation

Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai actor Rohitashv Gour’s social media account gets deactivated; the actor reveals the reason…

The event caused Rohitashv to feel stressed and bewildered, since social media is significant in both his personal life and career. The actor confessed that the unexpected shift completely surprised him and he was unsure about what had happened.

World’s oldest little penguin, Lazzie, turns 25 at Cincinnati Zoo

Lazzie hatched at Cincinnati Zoo in 2000. She became the first little penguin born there. The zoo now holds North America’s largest colony.

Meta quietly shut down ‘Project Mercury’: Why the company shelved a study showing quitting Facebook reduced anxiety

The study, known internally as Project Mercury, began in late 2019 and was aimed at understanding how Facebook and Instagram affected users’ emotional wellbeing.

Celebrities are making cigarettes look cool again — and that has doctors worried

Cigarettes are creeping back into pop culture, wrapped in nostalgia, celebrity glamour and a certain 'retro cool' — just as public health experts fear a new wave of young smokers who never saw the worst of the tobacco era

Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege

People who stopped using Facebook for a week reported lower feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness and social comparison, Meta's internal research had found

MeitY issues SOP mandating 24-hour takedown of non-consensual intimate imagery online

The new framework, issued in line with Madras High Court directions, lays out a process for swift removal and prevention of NCII content across digital platforms.