Social media

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 16 January 26

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 13 January 26

The Explainer Ofcom is investigating whether Elon Musk’s AI chatbot breached Online Safety Act

By The Week UK Published 13 January 26

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 8 January 26

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 29 December 25

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 10 December 25

In The Spotlight Under-16s will be banned from having accounts on major platforms

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 2 December 25

In the Spotlight Social media platform’s new transparency feature reveals ‘scope and geographical breadth’ of accounts spreading misinformation

By The Week UK Published 25 November 25

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 12 November 25

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 29 October 25

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 24 October 25

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 20 October 25