News & Views All the reasons why women aren’t ‘rawdogging’ anything The sheer stupidity of the ‘rawdogging’ trend is mind boggling, even to the most sympathetic social media apologists
Soapbox As someone with lived experience of an eating disorder, here’s why I don’t believe in banning social media for young people Diet culture content does not disappear when you turn 16, and young people, they will always find ways around a ban.
News & Views Culturally diverse teens greatly benefit from social media – banning it would cause harm Culturally diverse teens use social media platforms to connect with culture and community, to have a voice on issues that concern them.
News & Views With deepfakes on the rise, parents should have greater visibility of what their kids are doing online How do we prepare kids to deal with deepfakes and a digital landscape that accelerates and intensifies the sexual degradation of women?
News & Views ‘I get to say: f*** your metaverse, Mark’: Kara Swisher, tech’s most feared journalist, dishes the dirt on Silicon Valley Kara Swisher’s Burn Book is a witty and engaging account of the rise of internet companies and the often dysfunctional talents behind them.
News & Views Experts want accountability from social media platforms as eating disorders reach a ‘critical juncture’ A number of urgent recommendations have been put forward to tackle rising body image issues and eating disorders among young people.
News & Views State premiers unite to push for stricter age limits on social media The Queensland, Victorian and New South Wales’ premiers have joined forces to lift the minimum age on social media up to 16 years of age, AAP reports.
News & Views ‘Appearance-led’ social media content is profoundly impacting young people’s body image Nearly two thirds of Australians compare their bodies to what they see on social media, and it’s profoundly impacting the body image, eating habits and fitness routines of young people.
News & Views Social media’s ‘feedback loop’ is a barrier for girls pursuing a career in STEM: UNESCO report Negative gender stereotypes on social media pushes girls into a “feedback loop” that keeps them from accessing careers in STEM, a UNESCO report has found.
Soapbox The obstetricians fighting misinformation on social media Healthcare providers have cut through in the fight against online misinformation — leaning on compassion, humour and digital savvy.
News & Views Yulia Navalnaya’s X account temporarily suspended, due to “error” Yulia Navalnaya’s account on X was temporarily suspended on Tuesday, after she accused Putin of killing her husband.
News & Views ‘Addictive’: overwhelming number of parents concerned about teen social media use The impact of social media on teenagers’ mental health and wellbeing is a top concern among parents and carers, a new report t has revealed.
