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Reddit Challenges Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban in High Court, Calls It Invalid

Reddit has challenged the Australian govt's under-16 social media ban in court and is seeking a declaration that the law is ...
Pulse Ghana

OpenAI confirms ChatGPT “Adult mode” for early 2026 as age verification becomes key

According to reports “Adult mode” is expected to debut in the first quarter of 2026, provided the age-prediction technology ...

Reddit says it’s not a social media platform. Australia’s High Court is unlikely to agree

Reddit is asking Australia’s High Court to rule that it’s not a social media platform and therefore should not have to comply ...
Tempo.co English

How Social Media Can Negatively Affect Teens

Ironically, social media operates by manipulating the nervous system, not just by causing psychological issues. The ...

Apple and Google will be asked to block nude photos unless user age is verified

A new report says that the British government will be asking Apple and Google to block the taking and sharing of nude photographs unless the user has been verified to be an adult.

ChatGPT’s adult mode is coming, but you’ll have to wait until next year to try it

ChatGPT's highly anticipated adult mode is expected to roll out in Q1 2026 as OpenAI tests its age-verification system.
ABC News

USDA says SNAP benefits won't be issued on Nov. 1

A notice on top of its website says "the well has run dry." The Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website warning that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits ...