Tag: Social Media Policy
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School Phone Ban Could Extend to Smartwatches in Schools
New push to curb digital distractions in schools The Education Review Office (ERO) has urged the government to take the current school phone ban a step further, proposing that schools also block children’s access to social media during school hours. The recommendation forms part of a broader review titled “Do not disturb: A review of…
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TikTok Allows Users to Cut AI Content in Feeds as Platform Surpasses 1 Billion AI Videos
TikTok Lets Users Reduce AI Content in Feeds TikTok is piloting a new feature that gives users more control over the amount of artificial intelligence–generated content appearing in their feeds. The move comes as the platform acknowledges that it hosts more than 1 billion AI videos, a milestone that has prompted questions about the balance…
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Hundred Heroines Charity Facebook Reinstated After Drug-Content Flag – What Happened and Why It Matters
Background: A Group Silenced by a Misunderstanding The UK charity Hundred Heroines faced a sudden halt to its online activity when Facebook flagged its official group for alleged violations of its drug policies. The message from the social media platform was blunt, stating that the page “goes against our community standards on drugs.” For a…
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Australia’s teen social media ban faces constitutional challenge
Overview: a landmark policy under scrutiny Australia’s world-first ban on social media for under-16s has sparked a brewing constitutional debate. While the government argues the measure protects children from online harms, legal scholars and human rights groups say the policy raises serious questions about freedom of political communication and proportionality in a modern digital age.…
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Obscene Posts on Social Media: Coalition Sets Up Panel to Tackle Political Content
The Rising Influence of Social Media in Politics In today’s information age, social media has become a dominant force shaping political narratives. Posts, threads, and videos on popular platforms spread rapidly, influencing opinions and potentially triggering real-world responses within hours. Against this backdrop, a troubling surge in obscene posts, doctored images and videos, and misleading…