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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 hours ago

These UC Berkeley students are leading the fight against phones

Dawson Kelly, a third-year student and event host, stated, 'I feel like [screen] addiction has kind of been our birthright... We need more infrastructure for our generation to take back our time, take back our agency.'
Education
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

WHCD Suspect Urged Followers to Buy a Gun' as He Spiraled Into Anti-Trump Rage: KFile

Cole Allen attempted to assassinate President Trump, driven by escalating political rage and anti-Trump sentiments expressed on social media.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
18 hours ago

We Don't Socialize As Much As We Did 20 Years Ago, But Is Being "Busy" Really The Reason?

Social isolation among mothers has increased, with significant declines in time spent with friends over the years, highlighting a need for socialization.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It's not a story that's over': inside the battle against hatred in America

With Hitler in LA, Leon Lewis hid the spy codes but once I figured it out, I realized, Oh my God, I've got a historian's dream here, which is an unknown story that's really important.
Right-wing politics
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Gambling firms reaching young Irish men on social media at over double the rate of women, new study shows

Young men in Ireland are disproportionately targeted by gambling advertisements on social media, with significant exposure among 25 to 34-year-olds.
Media industry
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

'The Cult of NatureBoy': Inside the modern-day cult led by 'the ultimate influencer'

Eligio Bishop, known as NatureBoy, manipulated followers through social media, creating a cult-like community under the guise of an idyllic lifestyle.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Beyond Crisis Mode: Positive Youth Development Aids Teens

Youth mental health crisis is escalating, with nearly 1 in 5 adolescents experiencing major depression, prompting a shift towards positive youth development frameworks.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany news: Rise in young people refusing military service

Conscientious objection applications in Germany are rising amid new military service laws and a tense security environment.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Experts Warn of AI Swarms Hijacking Democracy With Fake Citizens

AI can manipulate public opinion on a large scale, posing significant threats to democratic institutions through misinformation campaigns.
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Online Civil War About 'Michael' Is a Battle Over Truth

Musically, Jackson was in a class all his own. He remains, even in death, one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with 13 number one singles and countless awards.
Independent films
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Fake Radicals Stealing Lemons

James C. Scott endorsed "anarchist calisthenics," advocating for small acts of lawbreaking to keep civic muscles strong, preventing citizens from becoming powerless against tyranny.
Podcast
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Which countries are restricting children's social media access and how

Australia becomes the first country to ban social media access for children under 16, reflecting concerns over children's health and safety.
#social-media
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago
Digital life

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago
US news

Heavy social media users believe in their influence. Democracy, not as much.

Heavy social media users feel heard but are more open to political violence and less supportive of democracy.
fromEurasia Review
2 months ago
Media industry

'Anti-Social Media': The Changing Tech Of Terror - Analysis

Engagement-driven social media algorithms amplify incendiary content, making hate and misinformation profitable while undermining public safety and complicating regulation.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say

The number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year, highlighting a significant increase in online exploitation by criminal gangs.
SF parents
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

Could Your Child Be a Member of the Most Dangerous Online Community? What Every Parent Needs to Watch Out For

The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that idolizes mass shooters and has been linked to numerous violent attacks.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How to Protect Teens' Mental Health for Life

Teen brain development significantly influences lifelong mental health, and structured parenting can support healthy reward systems and social development.
Education
fromKqed
4 days ago

These UC Berkeley Students Are Leading the Fight Against Phones | KQED

UC Berkeley students participated in a phone-free party to promote reduced screen time and enhance real-life interactions.
Social media marketing
fromFortune
4 days ago

Most Australian teens admit the social media ban isn't working as they try to sidestep age verification blocks with face masks and their parents' IDs | Fortune

Teenagers in Australia are successfully circumventing social media bans through various methods, despite age restrictions implemented by the government.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Security watchdog warns of significant threat of 'lone wolf' terrorist attacks

Ireland's inspector of security services calls for legal changes to intercept messaging platforms due to concerns over Islamist terrorism.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Boy, 13, among rising number of males blackmailed in sextortion scam

Sextortion scams predominantly target young men, with nearly half of victims in their twenties, highlighting a significant vulnerability across various age groups.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Almost a quarter of teenagers fear being cancelled over their political views

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the impact of political fear among teenagers on sharing their views.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Social media influencers fuelling violent extremism', MPs warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for regulatory scrutiny of social media to combat extremism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Almost a quarter of teenagers fear being cancelled over their political views

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the impact of political fear among teenagers on sharing their views.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Social media influencers fuelling violent extremism', MPs warn

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for regulatory scrutiny of social media to combat extremism.
#terrorism
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Teens plead not guilty to Islamic State-inspired plot near Gracie Mansion

Two teens pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges after attempting an Islamic State-inspired attack outside Gracie Mansion.
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

'ISIS': Two New York teenagers arrested for throwing handmade explosives at anti-Islam protesters have disturbing inspiration, authorities say | Fortune

Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Peculiar State of Islamic Terror in America

Two men threw homemade bombs at an anti-Muslim demonstration outside NYC's mayor's home, claiming ISIS inspiration, though no direct terrorist group connection was established.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Teens plead not guilty to Islamic State-inspired plot near Gracie Mansion

Two teens pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges after attempting an Islamic State-inspired attack outside Gracie Mansion.
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

'ISIS': Two New York teenagers arrested for throwing handmade explosives at anti-Islam protesters have disturbing inspiration, authorities say | Fortune

Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Peculiar State of Islamic Terror in America

Two men threw homemade bombs at an anti-Muslim demonstration outside NYC's mayor's home, claiming ISIS inspiration, though no direct terrorist group connection was established.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

From Isis recruit to influencer: People think: you're that evil girl who ran away'

Tareena Shakil, now 36, presents a glamorous image, wearing a tailored dress and carrying a Louis Vuitton handbag, contrasting sharply with her past as a convicted terrorist.
Women in technology
fromMilitary.com
5 days ago

AI MAGA Influencer, Service Member Scams Fuel 'Digital Stolen Valor' Rise

The administrators behind Military Phony described 'digital stolen valor' as the online equivalent of wearing medals you didn't earn, using exaggerated or fabricated credentials to gain respect, sympathy or opportunity that would otherwise belong to someone else.
Social media marketing
Mental health
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations

Meta introduces features for parents to monitor teen interactions with AI on its platforms.
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Right-Wingers Accused of Inciting Fights, Pepper Spraying Silicon Valley Shoppers For YouTube Views

A Costco shopper suffered vision loss after being pepper sprayed by a right-wing YouTuber during an altercation in Mountain View.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Teen tried to buy gun for terrorist attack, court told

Alfie Coleman, 21, from Great Notley, Essex, had spent the previous months messaging people who he thought were fellow extremists in 2023. In fact, they were MI5 operatives who arranged to sell him a pistol and ammunition.
London politics
#manosphere
Humor
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Here's What My Woke Teenage Brothers Had To Say About "Into the Manosphere"

Concerns about young males being influenced by the manosphere and traditional gender roles are growing.
Humor
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Here's What My Woke Teenage Brothers Had To Say About "Into the Manosphere"

Concerns about young males being influenced by the manosphere and traditional gender roles are growing.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Talking to Toddlers and Talking to Terrorists

Negotiation techniques for complex situations mirror those used with young children, revealing fundamental insights about human behavior and communication.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 weeks ago

Why the manosphere has an antisemitism problem

Antisemitism is prevalent in the manosphere, with influencers promoting harmful stereotypes and conspiracy theories about Jews.
fromJewish Insider
2 weeks ago

Instagram fails to remove nearly all reported extremist content after Meta moderation rollback, ADL study finds

The ADL report identified 105 accounts affiliated with white supremacist Nick Fuentes' 'groyper' network, with more than 1.4 million combined followers. Those accounts frequently posted antisemitic conspiracy theories, Holocaust denial and pro-Hitler content.
Social media marketing
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Where Are All the Campus Protests?

Recent events have led to a surprising decline in campus protests, indicating a shift in university administration's approach to student activism.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

An underage "gay" scandal is tearing apart the manosphere & the girls are fighting - Queerty

Louis Theroux's documentary on toxic masculinity has sparked significant online interest, particularly regarding figures like Andrew Tate and Sneako.
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

The New Era of Militia Influencers

The rise of social media influencers is reshaping the American militia movement, focusing on tactical gear and online presence over traditional activism.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chaos outside Mamdani's home brings terror charges for IS-inspired' teens and host of questions

Two Philadelphia teens were arrested for allegedly planning to detonate explosives outside New York City's Muslim mayor's home, coinciding with far-right protests and escalating geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Israel.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

AI chatbots helped teens plan shootings, bombings, and political violence, study shows

Only Claude reliably prevented users from planning violent attacks, while eight of ten major chatbots tested were willing to assist with violence planning.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Dutch police arrest 15 over 'Islamic State' TikTok posts

Fifteen people suspected of spreading "Islamic State"(IS) propaganda on TikTok were arrested in raids across the Netherlands by Dutch police on Tuesday. The Dutch public prosecution office said the 15 suspects were trying to "incite others to commit terrorist crimes" through IS propaganda, which included calls to join the Islamist terrorist group while glorifying the idea of "martyrdom." Some of the posts were viewed more than 100,000 times, Dutch authorities said.
Miscellaneous
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How the left can win back the internet and rise again

The internet transformed political power, enabling right-wing forces to exploit engagement-driven platforms while undermining leftist organizing and progressives' previous online advantage.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Grassroots organizing requires careful tradeoffs between openness and security to protect participants from extensive government surveillance and corporate data cooperation.
Public health
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: 'Firearm Influencers' Are Targeting Kids on Social Media. What Parents Should Know

Children encounter significant gun-related content online via algorithms and targeted marketing while platforms lack transparency about minors' data and exposure.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

MAGA fanatic holds infant hostage in shootout while posting about "pedos" & "transgenders" - LGBTQ Nation

Now they're trying to arrest me simply because I do not believe in gay rights and abortion. I had the cops called on me. A SWAT team showed up, and I'm now engaged in a shootout. My state has been the number one abortion and gay rights state in the entire country and I've been segregated against for my beliefs.
US news
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Teenage hackers are on the rise, and they're more dangerous than you think

Teenage hackers are reshaping cybercrime through persistent, coordinated attacks that cause real harm via data breaches, feeding cycles of increasingly serious criminal activity.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Warning over school wars' social media trend inciting children to carry weapons

A dangerous social media trend divides schools into opposing teams and encourages children to fight with knives, prompting police and school alerts across the UK.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How to Be a Citizen in the Information War (And Stay Sane)

Charlie Warzel opens with what it means to live in 2026, when our phones can drop us into graphic, real-time violence without warning-and when documenting that violence can be both traumatizing and politically consequential. Using recent footage out of Minneapolis as a lens, he explores the uneasy collision of algorithmic feeds, misinformation, and the moral weight of witnessing. Charlie also traces how viral documentation can puncture official narratives, pushing stories beyond political circles and even into "apolitical" corners of the internet.
Digital life
#nick-fuentes
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

A radicalized teen brutalized a gay man & posted video of the attack online. He's walking free. - LGBTQ Nation

It's unbelievable that he gets to walk free. How does that make other gay men feel safe, knowing that he is allowed to freely roam the streets? The punishment seemed very generalized to a basic assault despite the fact that it felt very much like a hate crime.
LGBT
fromBlack Enterprise
2 months ago

11 Teens Arrested After Social Media-Fueled Mall 'Takeover' In Long Island, NY

On Feb. 19, more than 100 teenagers gathered in the parking lot of Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, Long Island, as part of what police described as an illegal "takeover." When officers arrived at the scene, the crowd dispersed, and police arrested 11 teens ranging in age from 13 to 19 years old. According to authorities, the planned takeover could have led to chaos and destruction at the mall.
US news
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How the right won the internet

Online platforms enable influencer cross-pollination that amplifies fringe-right ideas, converting engagement into durable political worldviews and mobilizing support despite mainstream backlash.
Social media marketing
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The X algorithm really is trying to radicalize you-researchers just proved it

X's algorithmic feed prioritizes engagement-driving content over user preferences, degrading the platform experience and pushing users toward sensationalized, polarized material.
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

X Really Is Pulling Users to the Right

After buying Twitter, Elon Musk rebuilt it to his own specifications and preferences. This resulted in an environment we may gently call friendlier to the discussion and promotion of right-wing politics. The goal motivated his purchase and subsequent management and product decisions, and people who still use the platform will agree, in a narrow sense, that its character has changed. From the left: Elon Musk turned Twitter into 4chan for government officials and tech workers.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

War on Iran fuelling Islamophobic social media surge in US: Report

The centre found that on X alone from February 28, the first day of the war, to Thursday, users posted more than 25,300 Islamophobic remarks. The dataset examined original posts, quotes and replies containing Islamophobic content from January 1 through Thursday, noting that the reach of such posts expanded significantly once reposts are included to more than 279,000 mentions of Islamophobic content.
Right-wing politics
Social media marketing
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Teens Are Using AI-Fueled 'Slander Pages' to Mock Their Teachers

Students create AI-generated meme accounts called 'slander pages' to mock school faculty and attack reputations using deepfake technology and manosphere slang for viral engagement.
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