Social Media News

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…

Following a tragic stabbing in Southport, UK, in which three young girls were killed, a new report by Amnesty International has found that the social media platform X played a “central role” in the spread of misinformation and hate that…

Social media surpasses TV as main news source for Americans, study finds ……………… Social media platforms have become the primary source of news for Americans, surpassing traditional television and news websites, according to a new report from the Reuters Institute.…

Vietnam has ordered telecom providers to block Telegram, citing the app’s failure to combat illegal content and comply with new telecommunications regulations, Jurist News reported. Authorities claim 68% of 9,600 Vietnamese Telegram channels host harmful material, including scams, extremist content,…

France, Spain, and Greece are jointly advocating for mandatory age verification on social media platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), Bloomberg reported. Digital governance ministers from the three EU countries are coordinating proposals ahead of a June 6 meeting…