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Pakistan urges social media platforms to crack down on militant accounts to avoid legal action

ISLAMABAD(AP) — Pakistan on Thursday urged major social media platforms to crack down on accounts linked to militant groups, warning that failure to act could lead to stricter government measures or ...
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Reddit argues it isn’t like other social platforms in case against Australia’s social media ban

In a move worthy of a post on the Not Like Other Girls subreddit, Reddit, one of the world’s largest social platforms, is arguing that it isn’t like other, actual social media sites, as the company ...
Tech Xplore on MSN

Decentralized social media platforms unlock authentic consumer feedback

Businesses looking for clearer insight into how consumers truly feel about their products, campaigns or brand decisions may ...
The Economist

Social media are making it easier for cults to recruit and control members

Prevention may be the most effective response. Teaching young people how manipulation works could make them less susceptible.

The Next Social Wave: The Top 6 Predictions That Will Shape Social Media Strategies In 2026

From the rise of virtual influencers to the convergence of short-form video and UGC, here are six predictions that will shape ...
The New York Times

Why Some Countries May Copy Australia’s Ban on Children’s Use of Social Media

Governments are studying the decision to prohibit youths from using platforms like Facebook and TikTok as worries grow about the potential harm they cause. By Lynsey Chutel Reporting from London ...
Phys.org

Rage bait: The psychology behind social media's angriest posts

"Rage bait" has been named the word of the year by the Oxford University Press. It means social media content that is designed to create a strong and negative reaction. Posting content intended to ...
The Conversation

Rage bait: the psychology behind social media’s angriest posts

Bournemouth University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. “Rage bait” has been named the word of the year by the Oxford University Press. It means social media content that is ...
Advanced Television

Junior Eurovision Song Contest sets social media records

The 23rd Junior Eurovision Song Contest proved popular with young audiences around the world, surpassing 100 million views on ...

Google tops the list of most exploited platforms in the US

According to a new research from Click Insight, which analyzed search trends between November 2024 and October 2025, some ...
The Verge

Social Media

The internet has been transformed by social media, and the many platforms are now critical to how we communicate online. The Verge keeps a close eye on everything that’s happening in the social media ...
The New York Times

U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History

Even visitors from countries like Britain and France, whose citizens don’t need visas, would have to share five years’ worth of social media. By Christine Chung Travelers visiting the United States ...