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‘Dark woke’: what it means and how it might help Democrats
The Explainer Some Democrats are embracing crasser rhetoric, respectability be damned
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Is a social media ban for teens the answer?
Talking Point Australia is leading the charge in banning social media for people under 16 — but there is lingering doubt as to the efficacy of such laws
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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How Utah became a media focal point
In Depth In producing the stars of #MomTok and reality TV alike, Utah has emerged as a media powerhouse
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Why X could face UK ban over Grok deepfake nudes
The Explainer Ofcom is investigating whether Elon Musk’s AI chatbot breached Online Safety Act
By The Week UK Published
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Is social media over?
Today’s Big Question We may look back on 2025 as the moment social media jumped the shark
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Shots fired in the US-EU war over digital censorship
IN THE SPOTLIGHT The Trump administration risks opening a dangerous new front in the battle of real-world consequences for online action
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Australia’s teen social media ban takes effect
Speed Read Kids under age 16 are now barred from platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Reddit
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Australia’s teens brace for social media ban
In The Spotlight Under-16s will be banned from having accounts on major platforms
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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X’s location update exposes international troll industry
In the Spotlight Social media platform’s new transparency feature reveals ‘scope and geographical breadth’ of accounts spreading misinformation
By The Week UK Published
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‘The problem isn’t creation itself’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of social media
Pros and Cons Building connections, revolutionizing news and expanding horizons vs. concerns around mental health, fake news and privacy
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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Are boomers the real phone addicts?
In The Spotlight There’s an ‘explosion in screentime’ among older people – and they’re more vulnerable to misinformation
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The six-seven meme that has taken over the world
In the Spotlight With roots in rap and basketball, the phrase has young people obsessed, and it could be here to stay
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Can Gen Z uprisings succeed where other protest movements failed?
Today's Big Question Apolitical and leaderless, youth-led protests have real power but are vulnerable to the strongman opportunist
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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