Tech
Malaysia Enforces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
The Malaysian government now requires social media platforms to verify user ages and remove accounts held by children under 16.
Topic
social-media
Tech
Redesigned Algorithm Reduces Toxicity in Social Media Feeds
New research highlights how redesigning social media algorithms can break echo chambers and reduce online polarization.
Politics
Wes Streeting calls for under-16 social media ban, citing tobacco industry
The former health secretary argues that social media companies should be treated like tobacco firms as the UK government closes a consultation on age limits.