Social Media
Congress Threatens “Nuclear Option” if Meta Fails to Protect Youth
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has demanded explanations from Meta Platforms’ CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the company’s teen safety policies, adding to a widening wave of political, legal, and regulatory pressure on social media giants over youth harm, addiction,…
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‘Akcent’ Flags Fake Concert Claims in Event Promotion Featuring KFC, Pepsi
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The popular Romanian band Akcent has issued a public warning to sponsors and fans about a fraudulent event scheduled for January 30 in Pakistan, which…
WhatsApp Introduces Lockdown-Style Strict Account Settings
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WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new lockdown-style security feature called “Strict Account Settings” designed to protect users from advanced threats and unwanted contact. According…
TikTok Star Khaby Lame Approves his AI Twin in $900M Licensing Deal
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TikTok’s most-followed creator, Khaby Lame, has sold his company in a landmark $900 million deal, marking one of the biggest monetisation moves ever by a…
Assistant Commissioner’s WhatsApp Breached in Fraud Attempt, Hijacked in OTP Scam
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Waleed Anwar, the Assistant Commissioner of Hajira in Azad Kashmir, recently became a victim of a WhatsApp hacking scam. Fraudsters tricked him with a fake…
The End of Free Social Media? Why Meta is Putting a Price on Social Media Apps
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Meta is preparing to test premium subscription plans across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, signaling one of the most consequential shifts in the company’s business model…
How Will TikTok’s Algorithm Face Close Watch by US Ownership?
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Under TikTok’s new U.S.-majority ownership structure, the algorithm is no longer just a product feature. It has effectively become a regulated asset. As per TikTok:…
TikToker Alina Amir Finally Breaks Silence on AI Deepfake Video
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Another day, another victim of an AI-generated deepfake. An alleged “leaked” video of TikToker Alina Amir had been making rounds on social media. The TikTok…
Snapchat Expands Parental Tools to Track Teen Activity Patterns
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Snapchat has rolled out a significant update to its Family Center parental tools. That means giving caregivers deeper insights into how their teenage children use…
Large-Scale Research Shows Social Media Does Not Cause Teen Harm
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Large-scale scientific studies have found no clear causal link between social media use and widespread harm among teenagers, challenging narratives that single out platforms as…
X Copies Bluesky with New “Starterpacks” Discovery Feature
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X is taking a page out of Bluesky’s playbook. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, is launching a new feature called “Starterpacks”. This directly mirrors…
Here’s How Meta’s New Privacy Trial Changes Your Profile Visibility
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Instagram is quietly testing a profile change that could reshape how users interpret popularity, influence, and connection on the platform and it is already prompting…
Your CV is for Sale: The Shocking Thread Exposing the Massive Hole in Pakistan’s Job Portal
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With Pakistan getting increasingly digitized, we have seen everything getting a virtual presence: where everything from paying utility bills to applying for government jobs happens…
