More kids than ever will be banned from social media this year

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Australia became the first country to impose a strict social media ban on children under 16. France, Denmark, Malaysia, and others are considering following suit.

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TikTok has dethroned YouTube and Instagram and become the top social app for news among young people

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How Unilever's huge bet on influencers led to a creator economy gold rush

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The US is now reviewing the social media of certain visa applicants. Here's everything you need to know.

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The US government has added another hurdle to workers and visitors on certain types of visas.

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Merriam-Webster just released its word of the year. 2025 words of the year say a lot about the AI world users can't quit

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2025's words of the year reflect a generation frustrated with job prospects, AI, and online culture.

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Reddit is arguing it's a 'collection of public fora' and not a social media company. Here's why.

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Reddit filed a legal challenge over Australia's new Social Media Minimum Age law.

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My husband and I decided not to post our son's face on social media. It has its challenges, but we think it's worth it.

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The author and her husband have chosen to only post photos of their son online where his face isn't showing.

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Australia is booting kids under 16 off social media. Some senators hope the US is next: 'Our lack of action is inexcusable.'

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Australia has barred children under 16 from creating social media accounts.

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It used to be for shopping and lipstick. Now, a Chinese app is a haven for tech workers to swap AI intel.

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Brandon Chen stands in a Berkeley workspace holding a copy of "The Startup Owner's Manual."

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YouTube star MrBeast is moving into financial services

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Jimmy Donaldson, a.k.a. MrBeast.

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