Bangladesh plans to curb ‘digital opium’ of social media
DHAKA: Bangladesh wants to limit the amount of time its young people spend on social media, an official said Thursday, flagging plans to curb access to apps it considers "digital opium". The telecoms regulator blamed excessive use of Facebook and other popular social media platforms for distracting … Read More
‘Social media means all women can now become entrepreneurs’
Sharjah: Technology and social media open up plenty of opportunities for women and are the way forward for them to succeed, top women influencers said at the 7th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) on Thursday. A panel of distinguished female politicians, entrepreneurs and … Read More
Social media platforms ‘not willing to take responsibility’ protecting children online – Digital Youth …
She said: "A person, a department that would oversee how content is put up and taken down on social media, a regulatory body that would enforce or set guidelines that parameters to how the various tech companies can operate and also how children and vulnerable adults are protected on social … …
Social media sites should work harder to verify children’s ages – report
A REPORT COMPILED by TDs and Senators has recommended that social media sites like Facebook and Snapchat should work harder to verify young people's ages. The Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs released a report today that lists a range of measures that should be taken to protect … Read …
Apple Business Chat in iOS 11.3 takes on social media in privacy, sophistication
Apple is gearing up to bring its innovative Business Chat feature out of testing and into production with the release of iOS 11.3, giving individuals a streamlined, new way to communicate with customer service without wasting time sitting on hold and without reporting the contacts of all their friends. Read …
Panelists consider social media’s impact
When David Hickton addressed the concept of social media Wednesday night, he said users are reaching a tipping point of outrage with it that will lead to social change. “We're recognizing that we're being deceived and diluted by this nonsense,” the former U.S. Attorney said. The University Honors … Read More
My teenage daughter isn’t social media obsessed – and it’s down to my parenting
It is not that my daughter doesn't accept social media has its uses. In fact, on occasion, she actually uses my Facebook account to get in touch with people who aren't in her phone's contacts list. Imagine the bemused expressions of the recipients when they get a missive that begins: …
‘Everybody on social media saw themselves as a reporter and social commentator’ – Olding’s solicitor
Stuart Olding's solicitor says everybody on social media following the Belfast rape case saw themselves as a reporter and social commentator. Paul Dougan's comments follow a barrage of social media remarks surrounding the trial. Rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were found not guilty … Read More
Social media platforms should be ordered to remove content, say law students
SINGAPORE – Compelling technology and social media platforms to take down content – and holding them liable if they do not do so – is the most feasible way for Singapore to deal with the scourge of online untruths. On Thursday (March 29), the last day of public hearings held …
Bancroft faces media; Warner apologizes via social media
Bancroft was the first of three suspended Australian cricketers to face the media after arriving home from South Africa on Thursday. Smith is expected to hold a news conference as soon as he arrives in Sydney. Warner has issued an apology via social media. Bancroft walked into a news conference …