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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Presenting Yourself in the 'Digital Showcase': A Psychologist Evaluates the Benefits and Risks of Social Networks

The article discusses the dual nature of social network usage, highlighting both its benefits and risks as viewed by psychologist Melne.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

AI-Generated Pet Minidramas Have Millions of Views on Chinese Networks; Watch the Video

Short videos featuring anthropomorphized pets created by AI are garnering millions of views on Chinese social media.

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Among the happiest countries, there is a surprise. Here are the reasons why this is so

Costa Rica has made a significant leap in the World Happiness Report, surpassing several previously regarded happy countries.

Mar 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Brazil also sets limits on the presence of adolescents on social networks

Brazil has implemented a new law that limits the online presence of adolescents under 16 years of age, requiring parental supervision of their online activities.

Mar 20 • 17:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

ECA Digital: effective age verification begins in 2027

Effective supervision of age verification on social networks is set to start in 2027 as announced by Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD).

Mar 20 • 12:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government increases age ratings for eight social networks

The Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security has raised the recommended age ratings for eight social media platforms used in Brazil, advising higher age limits for their use.

Mar 19 • 17:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

One country surprised: here are the reasons why people in Costa Rica are so happy

Costa Rica has made a significant leap in the World Happiness Report, now ranking fourth compared to its 23rd position in 2023, surpassing even Sweden.

Mar 19 • 16:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The intensive use of social networks harms the well-being of young people, points out a report

A recent report indicates that heavy use of social media significantly decreases the well-being of youth globally, especially among girls under 25 in various Western countries.

Mar 19 • 05:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Museums, social networks, microspaces, and book fairs: the new scenarios of critical thinking

The article discusses the evolution of intellectual debates in Argentina, contrasting past discussions among intellectuals during the dictatorship with today's rapid digital interactions.

Mar 19 • 04:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government regulates rules to make social networks safer for children and adolescents

The Brazilian government has enacted regulations aimed at making social media safer for children and teenagers, emphasizing the prevention of digital addiction.

Mar 19 • 02:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Aistė Pilvelytė's post with her grandmother explodes on social networks: people can't believe her age

Aistė Pilvelytė shares a heartwarming photo with her 97-year-old grandmother on social media, garnering widespread admiration and comments.

Mar 18 • 19:44 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Brazil has begun to limit minors' access to social networks

Brazil has implemented a new law to restrict access to social networks for minors following concerns about their safety online, specifically in light of recent scandals.

Mar 18 • 11:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Manual for Fighting with Strangers on Social Networks

The article discusses the hostility prevalent on social media and suggests the need for guidelines on how to navigate these hostile online interactions.

Mar 18 • 09:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Brazil bans infinite videos for minors to prevent addiction to social networks

Brazil has implemented a law prohibiting infinite videos for minors to protect them from social media addiction.

Mar 17 • 20:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alana Institute launches book on the creation of the Digital ECA

The Alana Institute is releasing a book detailing the creation of Brazil's Digital Child and Adolescent Statute, coinciding with the new regulations governing minors' access to social networks.

Mar 17 • 14:18 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Pilots show their salary slips on social networks. Their earnings surprise and anger people

A pilot from a well-known airline has sparked controversy by publicly sharing his salary slip on social media, revealing income levels that astonished many.

Mar 17 • 12:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Networks on Trial

A young woman is suing Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg, claiming that social media platforms caused her addiction and depression after ten years of use.

Mar 17 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Digital ECA comes into effect and imposes new rules for children and youth on social networks, games, and websites

A new law in Brazil, known as the Digital ECA, comes into effect to regulate and protect children and adolescents in the online environment.

Mar 17 • 03:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Fico among young members of Smer / Predicted that Smer will win the elections, warned about social networks and mocked KDH. Will travel to Moscow again

Robert Fico announced plans for upcoming travel to Moscow and France, while predicting a win for his party, Smer, in the next elections, amid concerns about social media's influence.

Mar 16 • 18:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

When social networks are complicit

Recent events in Brazil reveal the troubling intersection of social media and violent behavior in the case of a gang rape of a 17-year-old girl, reflecting broader societal issues.

Mar 16 • 15:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Crafts are experiencing a renaissance among young people thanks to social networks; 'grandma's hobbies' are trending

More young people are returning to traditional, analog hobbies as a way to escape digital technologies, with activities like embroidery and gardening becoming increasingly popular.

Mar 15 • 07:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fake ads with artificial intelligence spread across social networks and lead users to fall into scams

Fake advertisements using artificial intelligence are spreading on social media, tricking users into scams.

Mar 15 • 00:26 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Silent Alliance: Chinese Networks Launder Money from the Sinaloa Cartel with Cryptocurrencies, WhatsApp, and WeChat

The article discusses how cryptocurrencies and social media platforms are being exploited by the Sinaloa Cartel for money laundering activities.

Mar 14 • 13:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

I Want to Be a Bridge: A Female Journalist Who Connected People with Different Standpoints

Shigeko Takenaka, Japan's first female reporter at Asahi Shimbun, created networks to connect individuals from diverse backgrounds through initiatives like the Saturday Club and Yituo Association.

Mar 14 • 01:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Smiljan Radić, Pritzker Prize 2026: 'I am not connected to social networks and, thanks to that, I can choose how to waste time'

Smiljan Radić has been awarded the 2026 Pritzker Prize, becoming the second Chilean to receive this prestigious architecture award.

Mar 13 • 14:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Bartomeu denies hiring fake profiles to criticize his Barça rivals and insists he only wanted to "monitor" social networks

Former Barça president Bartomeu denies allegations of hiring fake social media profiles to attack rivals, claiming his intent was merely to monitor online activity amid ongoing electoral battles.

Mar 13 • 12:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Globo produces documentary on the impact of social networks on teenagers

Globo has created a documentary focusing on the harmful effects of social media on children and adolescents, set to air after the reality show Big Brother Brasil 26.

Mar 13 • 10:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Spain will launch a tool to monitor hate on social networks, says Prime Minister

Spain is introducing a new tool to monitor hate speech on social media as part of a broader regulatory strategy for digital platforms, according to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Mar 11 • 14:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Pedro Sánchez launches HODIO, a tool against polarization on social networks: 'They will have to be held accountable'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez introduced HODIO, a tool aimed at combating online hate and polarization, emphasizing the need for accountability from social media platforms.

Mar 11 • 10:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"I am 15 years old and I don’t use social networks": the teenagers who already meet the government’s new limit

Three teenagers discuss the benefits and drawbacks of staying off social media platforms that Spain and other countries aim to restrict for their age group.

Mar 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Vilma Danauskienė was involved in an accident: manipulations appeared on social networks

Lithuanian politician Vilma Danauskienė was involved in a car accident but reported no serious injuries, explaining the circumstances on social media.

Mar 10 • 15:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Britain does not yet prohibit social media for persons under 16 years old

The UK currently will not implement a ban on social networks for individuals under the age of 16.

Mar 10 • 13:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Iran projects a resolute image in the war with state TV and social networks

Iran is actively working to portray a strong and resilient image through its state-run media and social media networks amidst ongoing conflicts with Israel and the United States.

Mar 9 • 18:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Violeta Tarasoviene was tasked with an important duty: the recording explodes on social networks

During the women's 'Smart Way Queen's Cup' finals in Klaipeda, singer Violeta Tarasoviene's performance of the national anthem garnered significant attention online, amassing over 132,000 views.

Mar 9 • 12:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VSD Chief: Social Networks Are Absolutely Everything in Conducting Hostile Activities

The head of Lithuania's State Security Department warns that social networks are pivotal in hostile activities, including recruitment and crime execution.

Mar 9 • 09:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The bias of the algorithm: how social networks create tailored realities

The article discusses how social media algorithms shape individual realities, leading to societal fragmentation.

Mar 8 • 09:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ministry of Education on the proposal to ban children from using social networks: it is not only the responsibility of the ministry

The Ministry of Education is discussing the complex issue of banning children from social networks, emphasizing the need for alternative solutions and increased parental involvement in children's activities.

Mar 7 • 12:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF Court orders social networks to remove images connecting Flávio Bolsonaro to Banco Master

A court in Brazil has ordered social media platforms to remove images linking Senator Flávio Bolsonaro to Banco Master, deeming them misleading and damaging to reputations.

Mar 6 • 21:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Indonesia will prohibit access to social networks for those under 16 years old

The Indonesian government will ban social media access for individuals under the age of 16 due to concerns related to pornography, cyberbullying, scams, and internet addiction.

Mar 6 • 12:49 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Indonesia will ban social networks for children under 16

Indonesia plans to deactivate social media accounts for children under the age of 16 starting March 28, according to the Minister of Communication, Meutya Hafid.

Mar 6 • 09:08 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Indonesia will ban access to social networks for children under 16 years old

Indonesia is set to deactivate social media accounts for children under 16, starting March 28, targeting platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

Mar 6 • 09:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Journey to the largest digital experiment in history: "The prohibition of social networks for minors represents a global power adjustment"

The article discusses the implications of a proposed social media ban for minors in Spain, highlighting the perspectives of young users.

Mar 5 • 23:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Digital ECA: Parents will need judicial authorization to monetize content with children on social networks

Brazil has enacted a new decree requiring parents to obtain judicial authorization before monetizing content featuring their children on social media.

Mar 5 • 14:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Úrsula Corberó published her latest photos with Chino Darín before giving birth to Dante and revolutionized the networks

Actress Úrsula Corberó shares sentimental photographs with Chino Darín as they prepare for their new life as parents to their son, Dante.

Mar 5 • 11:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Inciting Content, Contact with Pakistani YouTuber... Reveal of the Brothers Who Slit Salim's Throat

The attack on YouTuber Salim Vastik in Ghaziabad was the result of a calculated conspiracy, with evidence linking the assailants to extremist networks and foreign contacts.

Mar 5 • 11:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Abandoned macaque Punch found comfort in a plush orangutan and touched the world. Thanks to the toy, he became a viral star on social networks.

A baby macaque named Punch, abandoned by its mother, found solace in a plush orangutan toy, capturing the hearts of social media users and going viral.

Mar 5 • 09:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

In the end, there is neither football nor investigation into Tapia: the controversy stirs the fields and social networks

This weekend, Argentine football fans faced a void as games were canceled, with AFA president Claudio Tapia's scheduled court appearance postponed, igniting a major controversy.

Mar 4 • 23:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TSE Releases Final Text of 2026 Rules and Prohibits Payment and Rewards for Advertising on Social Networks

The Brazilian Electoral Court has announced the final rules for the 2026 elections, which include banning payments for political content and shifting the burden of proof in cases involving AI-generated misinformation.

Mar 4 • 18:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Turkish government proposed a law banning social networks for children under 15 years old

The Turkish government has put forward a legislative proposal aimed at banning social media access for children below the age of 15.

Mar 4 • 17:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The court banned pro-Russian activist L. Ragelskis from using social networks

A court in Lithuania has imposed a social media ban on pro-Russian activist L. Ragelskis, sentencing him to 1 year and 9 months of restricted freedom and a fine.

Mar 4 • 13:31 UTC

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