Social media
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The future of X
Talking Point Trump's ascendancy is reviving the platform's coffers, whether or not a merger is on the cards
By The Week UK Published
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Big Tech critic Brendan Carr is Trump's FCC pick
In the Spotlight The next FCC commissioner wants to end content moderation practices on social media sites
By David Faris Published
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The pros and cons of social media
Pros and Cons Building connections, revolutionising news and expanding horizons vs concerns around mental health, fake news and privacy
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Bluesky: the social media platform causing a mass X-odus
The Explainer Social media platform is enjoying a new influx but can it usurp big rivals?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Australia proposes social media ban before age 16
Speed Read Australia proposes social media ban before age 16
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Social media ban: will Australia's new age-based rules actually work?
Talking Point PM Anthony Albanese's world-first proposal would bar children under 16 even if they have parental consent, but experts warn that plan would be ineffective and potentially exacerbate dangers
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Ivory Coast reels from surge of homophobic attacks fuelled by online influencers
Under the Radar Once considered a safe haven, West African nation's LGBTQ+ citizens says they are now afraid to be seen in public
By Tess Foley-Cox Published
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All the Kamala Harris memes explained
In the spotlight The meme queen is having a 'brat summer,' and her 'coconut-pilled' supporters love that for her
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Last updated
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Life in the post-truth era
Opinion The mainstream media can't hold back a tsunami of misinformation
By Theunis Bates Published
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'Age of barbarism': are we doing enough to protect young pop stars?
In The Spotlight Some argue that Liam Payne's death should lead to a ban on young pop stars
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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States sue TikTok over children's mental health
Speed Read The lawsuit was filed by 13 states and Washington, D.C.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The 'loyalty testers' who can check a partner's fidelity
Under The Radar The history of 'honey-trapping goes back a long way'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What is the dead internet theory?
The Explainer Reality has 'begun to mirror' the conspiracy that the vast majority of internet activity is generated by bots
By The Week UK Published
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Elon Musk's X blinks in standoff with Brazil
Speed Read Brazil may allow X to resume operations in the country, as Musk's company agrees to comply with court demand
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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