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Social media feeds young people junk food ads

HealthTikTok stands out – up to 26 food ads per hour.

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Finns are the world’s most active TikTok users

Finland1.5 million users who open the app on average almost 20 times a day.

The rise of technocracy

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Specialist doctor warns: Social media is hacking our brains

Tech"Companies don't care if you develop a distorted self-image", says psychiatrist Anders Hansen.

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Swedish mother cracks egg on daughter’s forehead during livestream – convicted of harassment

Sweden"She has herself said that this is a trend on social media", the prosecutor confirms, and experts believe that we will soon see more similar cases being tried in court.

American hubris generates Chinese Nemesis: Implications of social media emigration to China

AnalysisThrough their interactions on RedNote, American users are dispelling myths about China's oppressive conditions, Hussein Askary states in a guest analysis.

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TikTok forced to shut down operations in Canada

WorldThe Canadian government says the platform poses a “national security risk”.

TikTok launches verification tool for AI

TechThe social media platform has created a tool to automatically identify AI-generated content.

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86 000 Danes addicted to social media

Denmark"When you are addicted to social media, you are three times more likely to develop depression," researchers say.

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Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance

TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.

Internet censorship

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Tech giants must comply with EU censorship rules or risk hefty fines

TechContent not considered "trusted and authoritative information" must be removed, or platforms risk hefty fines.

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Social media is creating emotionless children, Danish experts warn

Science– We adults have not listened, and we have allowed a digital culture that is in no way child-friendly. It represents a total neglect of our children, he says.

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Swedish local politicians want to ban TikTok on municipal devices

Tech– There is no reason for Solna students to have TikTok or other social media apps installed on their student devices, says local politician Marcus Willershausen.