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Utah is first US state to require parental consent for under-18s using social media | Science & Tech News
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People aged under 18 in Utah will need the permission of a parent or guardian to use social media such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. It is the first US state to put such a measure into law and is aimed at shielding minors from the “addictive” platforms amid claims such apps damage children’s mental…
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Meta could rival Twitter as it reveals work is under way on new social network | Science & Tech News
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Meta has revealed it is working on a new social network solely designed for sharing text updates. The app would appear to be a direct competitor to Twitter, with a company spokesperson confirming it will be a “decentralised” platform similar to other alternatives that grew in popularity after Elon Musk‘s takeover. “We’re exploring a standalone…
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One of lockdown’s breakout online music stars issues warning over future of social media | Science & Tech News
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An Irish cellist whose online recitals went viral during lockdown has expressed his fears for the future of social media. Patrick Dexter says people should consider how much will be lost if negativity signals the end for platforms like Twitter. He said: “There is such negativity there but let’s just be aware that if we…
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Elon Musk asks Twitter users if he should step down as boss of social media site | Science & Tech News
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Elon Musk is polling Twitter users to ask if he should step down as head of the social media platform. Mr Musk, one of the world’s richest people, bought Twitter for $44bn in late October, but his short tenure has been turbulent. The owner of Tesla and SpaceX set his poll in motion just after…
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Influencers who promoted stock on social media charged with $100m fraud scheme | Science & Tech News
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Eight social media influencers who allegedly used their status to manipulate stock prices have been charged in a $100m (£81m) fraud scheme. The young men had a combined following of 1.5 million people on Twitter, and used it alongside messaging platform Discord to promote themselves as successful traders and encourage their fans to invest in…
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Online Safety Bill: Social media sites will no longer have to take down ‘legal but harmful’ material in amendment | Politics News
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Social media sites will no longer have to take down material designated “legal but harmful” as part of the government’s proposed plans for online safety. The Online Safety Bill will be amended and the controversial – but key – measure removed before it is set to go back to parliament next week after repeated delays.…
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Treasury trolled after opening account on instant messaging social platform Discord | Politics News
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His Majesty’s Treasury has opened a Discord account on the instant messaging platform and been subjected to a tidal wave of abuse. The government department’s official Twitter account posted a link to its server on the chat app on Tuesday, though it has apparently been active since 14 October. Discord allows users to communicate with…
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Trading in Twitter shares halted as Elon Musk ‘plans to buy social media company for original offer price’ | Business News
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Trading in Twitter shares was halted as the stock spiked following reports that Elon Musk is planning to buy the company for his original offer price. The world’s richest man is proposing to go ahead with purchasing the social media giant for $54.20 per share, a total purchase value of $44bn following months of legal…
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Internet providers urged to offer ‘social tariffs’ to cut bills for lower-income households | Politics News
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Ministers are urging all broadband providers to offer “social tariffs” allowing low-income households to receive discounted mobile and internet deals to ease the pressure of rising living costs. A new service, which will go live this week and be run by the Department for Work and Pensions, will allow internet providers to verify, with customers’…