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Face scans, ID uploads: What Discord’s new age-verification rules mean for users

February 11, 2026 2:48 pm

Here is all you need to know about Discord’s new teen-by-default settings that will be applicable to users worldwide.

Spain’s push to tighten age rules for social media has reignited global debate on children’s digital safety.

Does banning access to social media for minors under 16 really protect them?

February 08, 2026 4:12 pm

We live in a society of artificial intelligence (AI). It is necessary that we adopt a new way of doing things and new capabilities.

A young Gen Z adult deleting social media account on their phone

‘As a Gen Z, I stopped sharing my life online, and felt free again’

January 08, 2026 9:28 am

Many young Indians are pulling back from social media, not out of disconnection, but to reclaim control, mental peace, and autonomy. From fear of judgement to digital burnout, privacy is emerging as a powerful act of self-preservation.

Here're the Most Popular Social Media Platforms in 2025 based on monthly active users

Top 10 most popular social media platforms worldwide in 2025: 2 Chinese apps on list

November 18, 2025 11:03 am

Top 10 Popular Social Media Platforms Worldwide in 2025: Reddit, in particular, has seen a surge in active monthly users, ranking among the top 10 popular social media platforms this year.

Australian report raises concerns over age-verification software ahead of teen social ban

September 02, 2025 11:58 am

Social media experts said the report raised questions about whether the ban could work in three months.

Bluesky offers users more control over the content they want to see.

Bluesky unveils new blue checkmarks, Trusted Verifier programme: How to get verified

April 22, 2025 2:45 pm

These measures come after Bluesky struggled to keep a check on impersonator accounts amid a surge in user growth last year.

Instagram says it is testing an AI tool that detects teen users pretending to be adults

April 22, 2025 12:47 pm

If a user is flagged by the AI tool as misrepresenting their age, their account will automatically become an Instagram Teen Account.

FTC vs Meta: Key moments from Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg testimonies in antitrust trial

May 14, 2025 3:12 pm

As the US government seeks a breakup of Meta, here are the biggest moments so far from the landmark antitrust trial.

Meta rolls out new parental controls for under-16 Instagram users in India

April 11, 2025 7:30 pm

The company also said it is preparing to extend Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger later this year.

Knowledge Nugget: Grok AI and Safe Harbour Protection – What you must know for UPSC Exam?

March 27, 2025 4:51 pm

As the controversy around Grok grew, its AI-generated responses drew widespread attention. What is 'Grok'? Which section of the Information Technology Act, 2000, has Elon Musk challenged and why? Here’s all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about safe harbour protection.