Social media
Meta reaches $18 billion of settlements over children's social media addiction
Meta agreed for the next decade to restrict teenagers' use of Facebook and Instagram to two hours a day and block all usage from midnight to 6 a.m., absent parental consent.
Antisemitic vandals target Dolly Parton's Wikipedia page just hours after her death
Instagram head Mosseri, at children's addiction trial, says few teenagers knew of safety feature
Which countries, tech giants around the world are regulating kids' social media access?
UK weighs forcing social media firms to boost trusted news
The UK is weighing new rules that would require Meta, TikTok and YouTube to prioritize trusted news content in feeds and search results.
Trust in news at all-time low as interest in industry declines, Reuters Institute finds - study
The study further found that concerns about fake news have increased by four points since 2025, in line with the rise in the use of non-traditional news sources.
Herut Davidson on Arabic, social media, and bridge-building across the Middle East
Social media has become both a battleground and an opportunity. Traditional media often leaves citizens dependent on dominant narratives, while social platforms allow individuals to speak directly.
Britain expected to introduce social media restrictions for children under 16
"It changes the presumption, so that children aren't presuming that they're going to be in these spaces because all of their friends are, and thats quite significant," said Nandy.
Spanish-language online antisemitism far exceeds pre-Oct 7 levels, remains highest on X
Researchers analyzed more than 118 million online posts and comments, finding that Spanish-language antisemitism remains higher than before Oct. 7.
Haifa resident arrested over alleged incitement against LGBTQ community, later released
Haifa Magistrate's Court Judge Jada Basul found there was reasonable suspicion that a crime had been committed, but ruled there was no justification for keeping Amir Maron in custody.
Viral gym trend revives antisemitic stereotypes online, NGO CyberWell's report shows
The “Promised 3,000 Years Ago” trend involves the antisemitic assertion that Jews falsely claim property belonging to others as their own, and in this specific case, gym equipment.
Instagram launches paid subscription officially
Instagram has officially announced the launch of Instagram Plus, a new monthly paid subscription service that will grant users a series of exclusive features.
Hollanov, DeanAllie… Trump and Xi? Democrats compare Trump, Xi to fictional couples on social media
The video featured the song Casual by Chappel Roan, alongside photos of Heated Rivalry’s Shane and Ilya, Off Campus’s Allie and Dean, and, of course, Trump and Xi.
Study finds five social media posts may shape lasting opinions
The study noted that, rather than evaluating the accuracy of the information presented, social media users tended to trust what was familiar and repeated.