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Elon Musk’s X has announced it will “geoblock” users of xAI Grok from creating images of people in inappropriate attire amid a global backlash against the chatbot’s sexualised images, Al Jazeera reported. “We have implemented technological measures to prevent the…

WhatsApp appears to be developing new features to provide parents greater oversight and control over their children’s accounts, Anadolu Agency reported citing WABetaInfo. The outlet, widely regarded as a key source of news on WhatsApp updates, said the messaging platform…

Malaysia has blocked access to Elon Musk’s AI model Grok amid a global uproar over the chatbot’s ability to create sexually explicit images of people without their consent, Al Jazeera reported. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said on…

Personal data from at least 17.5 million Instagram users has reportedly been leaked and shared on the dark web, raising serious concerns about user privacy and platform security, media reports said on Saturday. The cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes said that the…

Debate Intensifies as Governments Consider Tighter Social Media Rules for Children …….. Governments across Europe are increasingly weighing stricter limits on children’s access to social media, amid mounting concern over the effects of constant online engagement on young people’s mental…

Study Links Children’s Social Media Use to Rising Inattention Symptoms ………. A new peer-reviewed study suggests that increased social media use among children may be affecting their concentration and contributing to a rise in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms,…

New Research Confirms Heavy Social Media Use Deepens Feelings of Loneliness —————————– A recent study led by researchers at Oregon State University has provided compelling evidence that heavy social media use is directly associated with heightened feelings of loneliness across…

PNG Considers Social Media Age Restrictions Amid Censorship Fears ————————— Papua New Guinea (PNG) is considering a new Social Media Policy 2025 that would mandate a SevisPass digital ID for users aged 14 and over to access platforms like Facebook…

A recent surge of viral videos concerning the prophetic event known as the “Rapture” has spread across social media, particularly TikTok, leading to a wave of anxiety and online discussion among millions of users in the United States and Europe.…

Social Media Pushing Suicide-Related Content to Teens Despite New UK Safety Laws ————————————- A new study by the Molly Rose Foundation, reported by The Guardian, reveals that social media platforms are still pushing a large amount of suicide-related content to…