Majority of Australian kids are still on banned social media platforms, study finds
These results raise major questions about the effectiveness of Australia's social media ban and show it would be a high stakes gamble for the UK to follow suit now.
Jean Linis-Dinco advocates for technology that prioritizes human rights and justice over corporate profit, shaped by her experiences with inequality and state violence.
Hot Off the Press: EFF's Updated Guide to Tech at the US-Mexico Border
"The Battalion Search and Rescue always carries the Electronic Frontier Foundation's zine in our desert rig. We're finding new surveillance all the time, and without a resource like that, we wouldn't know what the hell we're looking at."
They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It
Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Toronto teens, parents, counsellors uncertain possible social media ban will be successful | CBC News
Valentina Poveda emphasizes the importance of social media for youth while acknowledging potential risks and advocating for parental involvement in online safety.
They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It
Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
The defeat of Viktor Orbán required not just an ordinary election campaign but the construction of a broad, diverse, and patriotic grassroots social movement, changing politics around the world.
There's a Mass Rebellion Against AI in the Workplace
Generative AI tools are widely rejected by workers, revealing a significant disconnect between executives and employees regarding AI's effectiveness and trustworthiness.
Building AI bots becomes the latest viral craze in China
OpenClaw AI bots, known as little lobsters, are gaining popularity in China for their ability to perform tasks like managing schedules and answering emails.
Building AI bots becomes the latest viral craze in China
OpenClaw AI bots, known as little lobsters, are gaining popularity in China for their ability to perform tasks like managing schedules and answering emails.
Estonia is the rare EU country opposing bans on children's social media use
Estonia and Belgium declined the Jutland Declaration, emphasizing different concerns about age-based social media restrictions and advocating for digital literacy instead.
Police begin arrests at UK protest against Palestine Action ban
Hundreds protested in Trafalgar Square against the ban on Palestine Action, leading to arrests and calls for free speech and government accountability.
Last year, our 1,500 posts earned roughly 13 million impressions for the entire year. To put it bluntly, an X post today receives less than 3% of the views a single tweet delivered seven years ago.
Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy
State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
The anti-ICE resistance is working | Judith Levine
Resistance in politics mirrors physical resistance, slowing government actions and generating public response, as seen in the backlash against Trump's deportation efforts.
"Those attending should be aware that showing support for a proscribed organisation is an offence under the Terrorism Act, and we will not hesitate to act where the law is broken," said commander Claire Smart.
Is This The Beginning Of The End Of Big Social Media?
Gen Z faces addiction to social media, paralleling past cigarette use, with legal actions emerging against tech companies for harmful design practices.
How the left can win back the internet and rise again
The internet transformed political power, enabling right-wing forces to exploit engagement-driven platforms while undermining leftist organizing and progressives' previous online advantage.
Grassroots organizing requires careful tradeoffs between openness and security to protect participants from extensive government surveillance and corporate data cooperation.
AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing
Cheap, obvious AI-generated images and videos are widely shared and emotionally engage social media users, often spreading without meaningful scrutiny.