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Moltbook is an internet forum modelled closely on Reddit - except it is only used by AI bots
It’s time to ban the toxic teen popularity counter
Now that the Australian social media ban is here, surveys that suggested 80% of parents supported it in theory are beginning to look wildly optimistic
Matt Williams: This is not a game – Ireland must match Australia and stand up for children
Across the world young people’s health is being damaged by a scourge that is luring them away from sport and other invigorating pursuits. It’s time to tackle it
Reddit launches high court challenge to Australia’s under-16s social media ban
Company argues law forces intrusive verification and isolates teens from online communities
‘Ehhther’ Humphreys gets the social media treatment after presidential debate
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Irish regulators take aim at Big Tech, but how will the online safety code be implemented?
Failure to meet protection obligations will mean fines of up to €20 million or 10 per cent of platform’s annual turnover
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About 30% of buyers are doing it solo. Here’s how to do it
Blackpilled: Incels, Media and Masculinity by Meadhbh Park and The New Age of Sexism How the AI Revolution is Reinventing Misogyny by Laura Bates
Two deeply researched, brave and fascinating new books explore how AI-powered tools are remaking old sexist channels for the exploitation and abuse of women - and what could be done about it
Clairo at 3Olympia: Whispery vocals and piano licks make a seamless transition from bedroom to jazz club
The US singer-songwriter’s development is clear from this performance, although it’s occasionally hard to see
From Apple’s record valuation to Zara’s share surge: An A-Z of financial markets in 2024
It was a challenging year for some listed companies and a record year for CEO departures
New online safety code to protect children on social platforms including Facebook, YouTube and TikTok
Coimisiún na Meán’s code will affect all video-sharing platforms with EU headquarters in Ireland
Canadian carpenter-turned-trader loses $415m Tesla gamble
On Reddit’s WallStreetBets forum, Christopher DeVocht has been jokingly hailed both as a legend and an idiot
LinkedIn’s makeover lacks one thing: humour
If the professional social network is now a place for personal posts, why isn’t it funnier?
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