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US warns foreign ‘influencers’ ahead of World Cup: creating content on a tourist visa is illegal

10 June 2026 at 09:27

As the start of the World Cup draws near, the United States government has set its sights on foreign influencers. Immigration authorities have warned that individuals entering the country on a tourist visa may not use their stay to produce content intended to generate income on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook or other online platforms — a practice that for years has been common among digital creators worldwide.

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SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, U.S., June 3, 2026.

Tech Giants Slam UK Social Media Ban For Pushing Teens To “Unregulated” Wild West Of The Internet

15 June 2026 at 15:19
Big tech firms have been responding to the UK’s “world leading” social media ban and unsurprisingly they are not impressed. The UK unveiled legislation earlier today that will see 10 social media platforms including X, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat completely banned for under-16s. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK is taking “world leading […]

First trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s Facebook sequel The Social Reckoning

10 June 2026 at 13:48

Oscar winner Mikey Madison and Jeremy Strong to star in film focused on fallout from whistleblower Frances Haugen

The first trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s eagerly anticipated follow-up to The Social Network has landed.

The Social Reckoning has been described as a film that isn’t a “straight sequel” but one that will still revisit Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook.

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UK bans children younger than 16 from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Starmer acknowledges that some teens might bypass the ban but emphasizes the importance of children's safety and happiness.

Facebook and Instagram Were Down for Nearly Three Hours Today

12 June 2026 at 14:16

A hand holds a smartphone displaying the white Instagram logo on a screen with a vibrant pink, orange, and yellow gradient background.

Meta's social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, are experiencing widespread issues today, with users reporting login failures, unexpected account logouts, and problems accessing both websites and mobile apps. The Meta Business Suite is also down as of the time of writing.

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    Numerous social media apps will be banned for under-16s in the UK after Prime Minister Keir Starmer introduced landmark legislation and a promise to deliver “world leading action.” The likes of X, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok will become unavailable to teenagers in the nation, following the lead of Australia, which introduced a full ban late […]
     

UK Brings In Full Social Media Ban For Under-16s

15 June 2026 at 07:27
Numerous social media apps will be banned for under-16s in the UK after Prime Minister Keir Starmer introduced landmark legislation and a promise to deliver “world leading action.” The likes of X, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok will become unavailable to teenagers in the nation, following the lead of Australia, which introduced a full ban late […]

‘Enshittification’ reaches social media: ‘For Zuckerberg and Musk, your ‘friends’ are a burden. They just want you to see ads’

A friend is upset because you didn’t “like” a photo from her last trip, but the truth is you haven’t even had a chance to see it. Instead of displaying it on your feed, Instagram prioritized showing you ads for food.

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There was a time when social media was useful for connecting with like-minded people.

UK to ban under-16s from ‘high risk’ social media apps

Measures to include restrictions on ‘safe’ social media apps, with some fearing banning some platforms and not others will lead to legal challenges

Teenagers under the age of 16 are to be banned from accessing “high-risk” social media apps while safer platforms will be subjected to restrictions, under a sweeping government crackdown.

Under-18s will also be banned from using romantic or sexual AI chatbots after a consultation on keeping children safe online.

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