Peter Burke: Slow social media moderation is ‘endangering’ Irish society
Why social media moderation is under the spotlight Social media companies are “endangering” society by failing to take down content showing dangerous and illegal activity, the Minister for Enterprise has said. Speaking on RTÉ’s This Week on Sunday, Peter Burke said slow social media moderation by the major platforms was “not good enough”, and warned […]
1 week ago
Full list of social media apps UK expected to restrict for under 16s as Ireland weighs up similar ban
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris both praised Starmer’s decision on Monday. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a social media ban for under-16s in the UK, which comes as the Irish government are reported to be considering a similar move. Only in December last year, Australia decided to introduce a similar ban while Denmark […]
2 months ago
Irish town unites to create smartphone free childhood
Parents in Greystones have banned the use of smartphones for primary school children. The parents of Greystones came together in 2023 to collectively ban the use of smartphones for children until they reach secondary school. Children in the Wicklow town will be kept without smartphones for as long as possible, in an attempt to give […]
3 months ago
Brooklyn Beckham ‘quits social media’ after scathing attack on family
He’s said to have not looked at Instagram since sharing his explosive statement Brooklyn Beckham has reportedly quit social media after sharing a 6-page statement with some explosive claims about his family. He took to social media on Monday (19 January) to break his silence on his rumoured fallout from his parents, saying that he […]
7 months ago
NFL team faces backlash for having male cheerleaders on their cheer team
“I just lost all of my respect for the Vikings” NFL cheerleaders Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn have attracted criticism on social media as representatives of the Minnesota Vikings. Appearing in an Instagram Reel posted by their team this month, Shiek and Conn were introduced as ‘the next generation of cheer’ alongside a largely female […]
1 year ago
Ibiza Final Boss ‘signs five-figure deal with brand’ after viral fame
From Bonnie Blue to boohoo Social media favourite Jack ‘Ibiza Final Boss’ Kay has signed a life-changing contract with fashion brand boohooMAN UK. Nobody knew him two months ago, but now Jack’s ascent seems unstoppable after initially gaining attention for his unique, almost medieval bowl cut and beard whilst clubbing on holiday. The Daily Mail […]
1 year ago