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UK proposes social media ban for under-16s in 2027
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The UK government announced plans on June 15 to ban social media use for children under 16, with rules expected to take effect in spring 2027. The proposal would require platforms to implement strict age checks and restrict certain features for minors.
Maciej Ryszczuk, fitness coach to Iga Swiatek, has spoken out about receiving insults and death threats on social media following the Polish player's recent tournament results.
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Doja Cat has stated that a batch of songs circulating on X are not her unreleased tracks but instead generated by artificial intelligence.
Young Hongkongers are increasingly accessing illegal online gambling via social media and chat groups, contributing to rising addiction problems.
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Meta announced Tuesday that Threads has reached 500 million monthly active users. The platform also introduced new community expansions and a personalization tool called Your Algo.
Nicki Minaj posted AI-generated images on X to wish President Donald Trump a happy 80th birthday. The June 15 post included four images and quickly drew millions of views along with mixed reactions.
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The government expects to enact legislation holding social media users responsible during elections before the current parliamentary session ends in July.
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