‘Incel’ accounts using self-improvement language to avoid TikTok bans – study
Misogynist ideas being normalised as accounts rebrand, with focus on ‘Sub5s’ and ‘looksmaxxing’, say researchers
FCC to investigate Disney and ABC over potential violation in diversity practices
Federal Communications Commission says its DEI efforts may breach equal employment opportunity regulations
A mug’s game: Murdoch press’s anti-Labor budget coverage foreshadows election attacks to come
Coffees and a clown make front pages as ALP rolls out red carpet for TikTok and Instagram influencers
Banning us from social media is ‘neither practical nor effective’, UK teenagers say
UK youth parliament concludes tech firms should do more to protect users from violent and inappropriate content
Newly shared Signal messages show Trump advisers discussed Yemen attack plans
The Atlantic releases more text from chat after Trump officials claimed none of it was ‘classified information’
NPR and PBS testify in heated hearing of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Doge panel
Heads of both NPR and PBS testify amid renewed Republican effort to defund US public media
Wednesday briefing: Just how bad was the White House accidentally leaking military plans over Signal?
In today’s newsletter: After a blunder exposes top officials sharing war plans on a private group chat, questions are being asked about secrecy, protocol … and sheer incompetence
X stands to benefit if UK pulls digital services tax in trade deal with US
Prominent campaigner says Elon Musk’s platform qualifies for the levy, which is on the block in negotiations
Brianna Ghey’s mother calls for social media ban for under-16s
Esther Ghey describes social media as ‘absolute cesspit’ at screening of film exploring teenage daughter’s murder
‘We need to set the terms or we’re all screwed’: how newsrooms are tackling AI’s uncertainties and opportunities
Amid angst over the technology, a consensus is emerging about its capabilities – but there is an elephant in the room
Meta to stop targeting UK citizen with personalised ads after settling privacy case
Facebook and Instagram owner reaches legal agreement with human rights campaigner in case that could set precedent for millions
Labour to scrutinise school smartphone bans as pressure grows over impact on teenagers
Exclusive: TV drama Adolescence adds to pressure from MPs for action to tackle impact of social media
Women in business held back by mobile data’s cost in developing world – report
Nearly half of female entrepreneurs surveyed by Cherie Blair Foundation for Women do not have regular internet access
UK watchdog bans ‘shocking’ ads in mobile games that objectified women
Investigation uncovered eight adverts that portrayed women in a harmful or degrading way, says ASA
Value of Elon Musk’s X ‘rebounds to $44bn purchase price’
Dramatic reversal of fortune for platform since billionaire owner became key ally of Donald Trump