Australia Passes Social Media Ban For Kids Under 16

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:53:12 +0000

Okay, this isn’t about climate solutions, but it is about tech, and it’s a big story. Australia, in a rapid legislative process, has banned most social media for kids under the age of 16. That includes Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and X. Social media has proven to be quite … [continued]

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From LinkedIn to TikTok: How newcomers are using social media to succeed in Canada

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:27 +0000

Data from a 2022 survey by CBC’s Media Technology Monitor (MTM) indicates that nearly half (42%) of surveyed “newcomers who have consumed news within the last month cited social media as their go-to news source.” According to the survey, over three-in-ten (31%) Canadian newcomers who use social media use “six or more platforms.” Put simply, […]

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