Digital media is a public health issue and tech giants are using the “tobacco industry playbook” to resist regulation, international researchers […]
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Bill to ban NZ kids from social media – Expert Reaction
The government is introducing an Online Safety Bill to make social media companies verify user ages and assess their risks […]
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Kids who start social media earlier may do worse at school – Expert Reaction
An Italian study finds children who joined social media as pre-teens had worse grades in Italian and maths tests – but they […]
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Social media giants found liable for harming a child – Expert Reaction
A first-of-its-kind lawsuit in the US has found Meta and YouTube responsible for mental health harm to a young woman. […]
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Australia’s teen social media ban takes effect – Expert Reaction
Under-16s across Australia will not be allowed on social media platforms, starting on Wednesday. The European Parliament passed a similar […]
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Should we ban social media for under-16s? – Expert Q&A
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 science of complexity – Expert Q&A
International researchers specialising in complex systems like disease spread, creativity, and AI ethics are visiting New Zealand. The Capital City […]
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The impact of Meta’s algorithms during the 2020 US election – Expert Reaction
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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Smartphones, social media use, and youth mental health – Expert Reaction
A new analysis suggests a link between excessive smartphone and social media use and mental distress and suicidality among young people. […]
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Bracing for novel coronavirus on NZ shores – Expert Reaction
The New Zealand government is going against World Health Organization recommendations by restricting entry to passengers from mainland China. The […]
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