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EU to ban social media for those under 13, curb access until age 15

September 16, 2026 Tech Xplore

The European Union will ban children under 13 from social media and allow only limited, supervised access until age 15 under plans unveiled Wednesday by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.This article was originally published […]

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EU to propose curbing social media, online games for under-15s

September 15, 2026 Tech Xplore

The European Union is set to propose curbing access to social media, video-sharing platforms, chatbots and online games for children younger than 15, according to a draft legal document seen by AFP.This article was originally […]

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Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?

September 15, 2026 Tech Xplore

Millions of students every day turn to AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, emotional support and personal advice—often unaware of where their conversations and other personal information end up.This article was originally published on this […]

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Social media activity can expose politics, religion and shopping habits

September 11, 2026 Tech Xplore

There is a modern adage: If you don’t want it on the internet, don’t put it on the internet. However, a review of research into social media privacy in the International Journal of Management Concepts […]

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Kill the cookie banner, digital rights groups urge EU

September 10, 2026 Tech Xplore

It’s time for the European Union to kill those pesky cookie banners seeking users’ consent on websites, nearly 20 groups and academics demanded Thursday.This article was originally published on this website.

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Meta tests fact-check replacement in Latin America

September 9, 2026 Tech Xplore

Meta said Wednesday it had begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a step toward replacing the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.This article was originally […]

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Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feeds

September 9, 2026 Tech Xplore

Social media algorithms are a powerful feature of online life, serving up content to users based on their browsing habits or personal data.This article was originally published on this website.

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Rein in social media, not children, say more than 130 groups, experts

September 9, 2026 Tech Xplore

The European Union should force tech giants to make social media safe before children use it instead of banning minors from their platforms, more than 130 groups and experts urged in a letter shared with […]

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Meta launches personal AI agent, Muse, emphasizes safety and privacy

September 9, 2026 Tech Xplore

Meta launched on Tuesday a personal artificial intelligence agent, Muse, for people 18 and over who are looking for help with day-to-day tasks like schedules, shopping and, in the company’s words, turning “long-term goals into […]

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Australia threatens hefty fines if big tech fails ‘duty of care’

September 8, 2026 Tech Xplore

Social media giants face US$78 million fines if they fail to protect young users from harmful content, Australia’s prime minister said Tuesday as he unveiled draft laws reining in big tech.This article was originally published […]

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