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Instagram's AI age-check targets Aussie teens

A social media giant is using AI technology to identify users suspected to be younger than 18, and applying "teen account" settings to restrict content.

AAP

UK Snapchat predator jailed for 14 years for raping girl, 12, and exploiting dozens of others

Stuart Latham admitted 49 offences in one of UK’s biggest online child sexual abuse cases

The Guardian - UK

‘Far exceeded all our expectations’: Restaurant forced to cancel influencer meetup after clashes break out between 3,000 youths and police

This influencer promised 1,000 free meals and got 3,000 hungry fans ready to riot over poultry.

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Snap OS is finally ready for Snap Specs in 2026 — I just tested the game-changing update

Snap OS just got a huge consumer-friendly update that gives us a preview of next year's Snap Specs, and I got to test it first-hand.

Tom’s Guide

Ex-New Jersey cop jailed for hacking 5,000 college email accounts and posting nudes

‘This was an extremely nightmarish invasion of privacy for these victims,’ the prosecutor said of Ayron Taylor’s crime

The Independent UK

FTC Launches Probe Into OpenAI, Google, Meta, Snapchat Over Fears AI Chatbots Could Harm Kids And Teens

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated an investigation into the potential adverse effects of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on children and teenagers. The probe encompasses seven major companies, including OpenAI, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Meta (NASDAQ:META), and Snapchat (NYSE:SNAP).

Benzinga

This security app deliberately slows down internet speeds to encourage your kids to log off their Snapchat accounts

Firewalla App 1.66 adds fake slowdown parental controls, AI network tools, Suricata detection, and dual-connection tracking for homes and businesses.

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Snapchat allows drug dealers to operate openly on platform, finds Danish study

Social media platform accused of failing to filter out obvious key usernames such as ‘coke’, ‘weed’ and ‘molly’

The Guardian - UK

Snapchat hit with Dutch probe over online sale of vapes to minors

The Dutch regulator said it is in contact with the European Commission about the investigation into Snapchat, one of the 25 largest online platforms in Europe.

Euronews

Facebook, Instagram, YouTube And Other Social Media Platforms Restored In Nepal As Government Reverses Ban Amid Deadly Protests (UPDATED)

Editor's Note: The story has been revised to include the latest developments.

Benzinga

Snapchat’s new AI Imagine Lens lets you become whoever you can describe

Snapchat’s new Imagine Lens makes images based on text prompts.

TechRadar

Snapchat Parent Sees Slowing Audience Growth As Competition Intensifies

Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP), the parent company of Snapchat, trended on Wednesday as social media stocks continued to trade actively amid strong digital advertising demand and expanding user bases.

Benzinga

Video horror: Moped thug who brutally attacked two cyclists in south London jailed for 18 months

Judge said 21-year-old ‘deliberately used moped and foot as a weapon’ and posted attack on Snapchat to shame victim

Evening Standard

Dutch doctors file complaint against Snapchat over sale of illegal vapes

The Netherlands has banned the sale of flavoured vapes, and sales to minors is also prohibited.

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Revealed: X knows where you are, but YouTube doesn’t care

VPN company Surfshark has looked into the location data requirements for the top social media apps. Its findings reveal that Elon Musk’s X really likes to know where you are at all times, and a VPN can’t necessarily help you.

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Australian Government Social Media Ban: What It Means for Digital Marketing Agencies

Ever wondered what would happen if the government restricted social media access for young users?

Evening Standard

Peter Andre and Katie Price's daughter Princess breaks silence after father's statement aimed at ex-wife

The 18-year-old spoke candidly on Snapchat about her relationship with her parents

The Independent UK

Desperate search underway for missing Arkansas teen as family fears foul play

Hannah Osborn’s father says the teen has had ‘problems’ with meeting people on ‘that Snapchat’ but that she ‘always come home’

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The Independent UK

Victim of catfish predator Max Hollingsbee: ‘I will always be angry at him for taking my innocence away’

Hollingsbee was sentenced in May to five years and two months after admitting child sexual abuse crimes against girls

The Guardian - AU

Famous influencers to wage ‘ground war’ on Australian government over social media ban, documents reveal

Julie Inman Grant said the laws would provoke a ‘lobbying surge’ brought on by concerns the ban would affect advertising revenue

TechRadar

Instagram’s new Maps feature has sparked major privacy worries – here’s how to make sure it’s turned off

Meta recently announced the new Instagram Maps feature, but it's bee met with an angry response from users online.

The Guardian - UK

FBI and NSPCC alarmed at ‘shocking’ rise in online sextortion of children

Snapchat logged about 20,000 cases last year of adults grooming children online, more than other social media platforms combined

The Independent UK

Schools are using AI surveillance to protect students. It also leads to false alarms — and arrests

Surveillance systems in American schools increasingly monitor everything students write on school accounts and devices

International Business Times UK

What Is 'Reposts Instagram': Where Can You See It, How Long Does It Stay And Is It Just Another Snapchat Copy?

Instagram introduces Reposts and Friends Feed to boost social discovery—find out how it works, where to see it, and how long it lasts.

Android Central

Instagram Map is giving Snapchat vibes, as 'repost' debuts for content feed

Instagram announced several updates rolling out to keep friends and family engaged on the platform.

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