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Albania suspends TikTok for a year amid concerns over child safety

The Albanian government has announced a year-long suspension of TikTok, citing concerns over its role in promoting violence and bullying, particularly among children. The decision, made on Thursday, follows increasing reports of harmful content influencing young users. Education Minister Ogerta Manastirliu......

Algerian influencer Imad Tintin faces trial in France for inciting terrorism

The Algerian influencer known as "Imad Tintin" is set to appear before the Grenoble Criminal Court this Wednesday, March 5. In early January, he and three other individuals—two Algerians and a French-Algerian woman—were arrested in France for publishing content deemed hateful toward......

Meta Prepares to Launch Standalone Generative AI Application

Meta is gearing up to introduce a standalone version of its generative artificial intelligence (AI) interface, "Meta AI," which has so far been integrated into its social media platforms, including Facebook, Threads, and Instagram, as well as its messaging services, WhatsApp and Messenger.......

Social media amplifies nocebo effect: How online content triggers real physical symptoms

The nocebo effect, a psychological phenomenon where anticipating illness leads to actual physical symptoms, has found a powerful new catalyst in social media platforms. Initially confined to specific medical contexts, this concerning trend has gained significant momentum, with platforms like TikTok becoming......

Debate over Data Access in Tragic Teen Deaths Linked to Online Challenge

A TikTok executive has acknowledged that data crucial to an ongoing lawsuit involving the deaths of four British teenagers may have been erased. The teens, aged 12 to 14, are believed to have died while attempting the “blackout challenge” seen on TikTok, where participants intentionally deprive......

Social media platform faces legal action after UK children's deaths

Four British families have initiated legal proceedings against TikTok in Delaware's Superior Court, linking their children's deaths to a dangerous viral trend called the "blackout challenge." The lawsuit, filed Thursday, addresses the deaths of four minors: Isaac Kenevan, 13, Archie......

Online hate surges 16% in 2024: Bodyguard study maps social media toxicity

A comprehensive report by the Online Hate Observatory at Bodyguard shows a concerning 16% increase in hateful content across social media platforms in 2024 compared to the previous year. The study, which analyzed 3.8 billion comments, identified over 108 million toxic messages, highlighting the growing......

Fitness influencer arrested for concealing ISIS content in workout videos

Spanish and Moroccan authorities have apprehended a social media fitness personality with over 100,000 followers in Madrid as part of a counter-terrorism operation. The suspect allegedly embedded ISIS propaganda materials within fitness and calisthenics tutorial videos shared on social media platforms. The......

Digital trends 2025: Internet hits 5.5 billion users as mobile dominates

The latest Digital Report by We Are Social and Meltwater reveals significant shifts in worldwide internet usage, mobile adoption, and social media engagement. As of 2025, global internet users have reached 5.56 billion, marking a 2.5% increase from the previous year. Users spend an average of 6 hours......