social media ❖ eicker.media1d ago
The father of Molly Russell has criticised the UK government's plan to ban social media for under-16s as deplorable, saying sledgehammer techniques like bans would only cause more problems. The PM is expected to announce the crackdown next week. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwykw759v3po #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews
Molly Russell's dad says rushing social media restrictions 'deplorable'

Father of a teenager who took her own life after viewing harmful content says plans appear to have been brought forward for a "political reason".

social media ❖ eicker.media3d ago
Research from Australia finds children using social media over 2 hours daily face higher mental illness risk, with effects strongest in 12-13 year olds. The study followed 1,195 students from 12-18. https://theconversation.com/kids-on-social-media-more-than-two-hours-a-day-at-higher-risk-of-mental-illness-283588 #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews
Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness

A new study involving 1,195 young people found found clear risks from heavier social media use on young people’s mental health.

The Conversation
social media ❖ eicker.media4d ago
Canada has proposed a law banning social media for under-16s, mirroring Australia's approach. However, tech firms could avoid the ban if they prove their platforms have policies to minimise harm to minors. The Safe Social Media Act also includes sweeping measures to regulate AI chatbots and curtail harmful content, with penalties up to 10m USD or 3% of global revenue. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c872x47gnyjo #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews
Canada proposes teen social media ban - with workaround for tech firms

The bill includes a new regulator and sweeping measures to curtail "harmful content" online.

social media ❖ eicker.mediaMay 26
Top doctors say social media ranks with smoking as a threat to young peoples health. The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely ask about screen time when seeing younger patients. The UK government is considering a ban for under-16s. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y7r9gqp6jo #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews
Starmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parents

Some parents believe whether the government will take strong enough action remains to be seen.

social media ❖ eicker.mediaMay 16

Undercover investigation reveals parties spent thousands on AI-generated content targeting Welsh voters on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and Snapchat during the Senedd election campaign. A researcher created six fictional voters to track what content appeared in their feeds.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czd2j37n3vpo #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews

What undercover voters tell us about social media during the Senedd election campaign

Ben Summer explains what fictional voters taught him about social media's role in the election campaign.

social media ❖ eicker.mediaApr 30
Meta has reported its first ever decline in daily active users in Q1 2026, citing new regional restrictions as the cause. The social media giant previously reported consistent growth in user numbers for over a decade. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/metas-daily-active-user-count-declined-in-q1-2026/818904/ #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews
Meta’s daily active user count declined in Q1 2026

The social media giant saw its first decline in daily active usage ever, which it claims is due to new restrictions in some regions. 

Social Media Today
social media ❖ eicker.mediaApr 27
Consumers lost 2.1B USD to social media scams in 2025, FTC reports show. This marks a significant rise from previous years as fraudsters increasingly target users on platforms. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/27/consumers-lost-2-1-billion-to-social-media-scams-in-2025-ftc-reports/ #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews
Consumers lost $2.1B to social media scams in 2025, FTC reports | TechCrunch

The agency reports that losses from social media scams have increased eightfold and that social media scams resulted in higher losses than any other method scammers used to contact consumers.

TechCrunch
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@mrbadger42 https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/03/31/france-has-not-banned-all-military-overflights-to-israel-and-the-middle-east_6751992_4.html
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France has not banned all military overflights to Israel and the Middle East

While US President Donald Trump sparked controversy by accusing Paris of closing its airspace to flights carrying US weapons to Israel, that is not the case for many other flights, according to three official sources speaking on condition of anonymity.

Le Monde
social media ❖ eicker.mediaApr 26
A false rape allegation circulated on social media sparked violent protests in Epsom, Surrey, with residents taking to the streets demanding answers from Surrey Police. The case highlights how misinformation can rapidly mobilises crowds and cause real-world disorder. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9370jqxy18o #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews
The Epsom rape crime that never happened - but sparked a frenzy anyway

Misinformation about an alleged rape in Epsom became a real-world storm, but we've been here before.

social media ❖ eicker.mediaApr 11
A UK vicar who offered free Bibles on TikTok has sent out over 3,140 copies after his video went viral. Reverend David Sims from Aldridge received thousands of requests and his church now holds weekly packing parties. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8r40kng3gzo #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews
Aldrige's TikTok vicar sends out thousands of free Bibles

Rev David Sims from St Thomas's Church in Aldridge has sent more than 3,100 bibles to those who ask.