Global Social Media Impact
6 articles from 6 countries
Finnish youth support social media age restrictions, citing excessive phone use. Meanwhile, Stanbic IBTC warns of fake investment schemes on social media in Nigeria, and Papua New Guinea's tourism sector is urged to leverage social media storytelling.
UK to restrict under-16s' social media access by default from 2027
- The UK government plans to restrict social media access for individuals under 16 by default, starting in spring 2027. - Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the government must intervene as tech companies failed to protect children online. - Approximately 90% of parents surveyed supported the introduction of a 16-year-old age limit.
Social media transforms religious learning, but context is key
- Social media has transformed religious education, making it more accessible but also posing challenges with decontextualized information. - Experts warn that understanding complex religious issues t…
Australia Doubles Fines for Social Media Companies
- Australia plans to double penalties for tech companies violating child social media bans. - The maximum fine for systematic violations will rise from A$49.5 million to A$99 million. - The government…
Man fined 7.5 million dong for insulting police on social media in Vietnam
- A man in Dong Nai province was fined 7.5 million Vietnamese dong for insulting police on a social media page. - The individual commented false and defamatory information on the Phu Rieng Commune Pol…
What happens to your social media account in its afterlife?
- Many people do not plan for the management of their social media accounts after death, leading to potential loss of digital assets. - Platforms like Meta offer memorialization options, while others …
‘The arms race of beautification’: The social media images fuelling self-doubt
- Social media is creating pressure on young people to achieve an idealized, flawless online appearance. - This drive for 'Insta-perfection' leads to significant spending on time, money, and effort fo…
