Social Media
Social Media category that groups up-to-date and relevant content under a clear thematic scope for easier discovery and consistent editorial organization.
Associate Professor Dr. Tran Hoang Ngan Impersonated by Fake Threads Account
Vietnamese academic Dr. Tran Hoang Ngan was impersonated by a fake Threads account that posted his views on politics, economics, and social issues.
Australia Parliament Proposes New Bill for Algorithm Transparency and User Control
Australia’s Parliament has introduced a bill aimed at making tech companies disclose their algorithms and giving users the right to opt out of algorithmic recommendations, with a focus on protecting minors.
Australia Considers AUD 109 Million Fine for Social Media Platforms Failing to Protect Under-18 Users
The Australian government plans to impose fines of up to AUD 109 million on social media companies that fail to protect users under 18.
Australia Plans to Offer Social Media Users an Option to Exit Algorithms
Australia is developing a tool that would let users opt out of algorithmic content curation, sparking mixed reactions from major platforms and opposition parties.
Köşk Municipality Denies Street Animal Poisoning Claims
The Köşk Municipality has officially refuted allegations that it poisoned street animals, attributing the claims to a misinterpreted photograph and announcing legal action against those spreading misinformation.
New Episode of 'Bride House' with Buse Varol to Air
The next episode of 'Bride House' featuring Buse Varol will broadcast at 12:30, while teasers for 'Potential Love' episodes 12 and 13 and the start of season five for 'Cornelian Cherry Syrup' are also highlighted.
Australia Introduces User Choice in Social Media Algorithms
Australia proposes a bill that would give users the right to opt out of algorithmic feeds, limiting them to content from accounts they follow, and imposes penalties on platforms that fail to remove under‑16 accounts.
Australia to Introduce Option for Social Media Users to Opt Out of Algorithmic Recommendations
Australia is preparing a bill that would let social media users decide whether to see algorithmic recommendations in their feeds.
Australia Drafts Bill to Let Users Opt Out of Social Media Algorithms
Australia's government has drafted a bill that would require social media platforms to offer users an option to opt out of algorithmic recommendations, aiming to protect minors under 18 from harmful content.
Australia Grants Right to Shut Down Social Media Algorithms
Australia's new law allows users over 16 to opt out of algorithmic feeds, risking platforms with up to AUD 100 million in fines.
Social Media Nostalgia Trend Transporting Users to the 80s: Expert Warns of Hidden Danger
The rapidly spreading 80s nostalgia trend on social media, which encourages users to upload photos with AI filters, has prompted Prof. Dr. Ali Murat Kırık of Marmara University to warn about the hidden risks posed by biometric data.
Staggered Retirement Law: Current Status in Parliament and Conditions
The staggered retirement law has yet to make progress for millions of retirement applicants; the parliamentary process and eligibility requirements are detailed.