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Should we ban social media for under-16s? – Expert Q&A

Should we ban social media for under-16s? – Expert Q&A

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 May 202516 May 2025

The government is investigating a ban on those under 16 using social media. The draft bill is modelled on Australian laws […]

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The impact of Meta’s algorithms during the 2020 US election – Expert Reaction

The impact of Meta’s algorithms during the 2020 US election – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 July 202328 July 2023

US researchers worked with Meta to analyse how the social media company’s algorithms influenced what people saw and believed during […]

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Christchurch Call – Expert Reaction

Christchurch Call – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 May 201919 January 2022

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and French President Emmanuel Macron are hosting a summit in Paris on May 15 (local time) with […]

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