OpenAI Wants To Create Biometric Social Network To Kill X’s Bot Problem

OpenAI is quietly building a social network and considering using biometric verification like World’s eyeball scanning orb or Apple’s Face ID to ensure its users are people, not bots.

India should consider age-based curbs on social media, adviser says

By Manoj Kumar and Munsif Vengattil NEW DELHI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - India's chief economic adviser proposed age-based limits on access to social media platforms he said were "predatory" in their approach to keeping users online,

Social network UpScrolled sees surge in downloads following TikTok’s US takeover

UpScrolled's TikTok alternative is climbing up the App Store's top charts.

Internal chats show how social media companies discussed teen engagement

Social media companies discussed the big business — and risks — of young users in documents released ahead of a major trial. Recently released documents show the big business opportunity that social media companies saw in recruiting teens to their platforms and how they discussed risks that heavy digital engagement could pose.

France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media

By Elizabeth Pineau PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - France's National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social media on Monday, amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks.

Social media threat leads to increased security at four Nash County schools

Additional police officers will be stationed at four Nash County schools on Wednesday after a social media threat.