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Media leaders from across Africa gathered in Accra to reclaim control over how the continent is portrayed to the world. A new pan-African fund will help media organizations build sustainable models and master emerging technologies.
Dubai Media Academy and Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University just joined forces to prepare the next generation of media professionals for the digital age. The partnership brings together academic excellence and real-world industry experience to build skills in AI, digital media, and innovation.
Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect children from social media harm, joining a growing global movement. The Safe Social Media Act requires platforms to redesign for safety and introduces powerful new tools for parents and young people.
Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah just graduated with a Master of Laws from the University of Connecticut, specializing in international human rights. The Ghanaian media personality is now being discussed as a potential candidate for Parliament back home.
British regulators are asking major social media platforms to strengthen age checks after research showed 86% of children aged 10-12 have social media profiles despite minimum age limits. Seven companies including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram must now prove they're keeping young children safer online.
The UK government has made a legally binding commitment to restrict social media access for children under 16, ending months of parliamentary deadlock. Parents who lost children to social media-related harms called it "a massive step forward."
Britain just became the first major European nation to ban social media for children under 16, with huge fines for companies that don't comply. Over 90% of parents supported the move after seeing social media's impact on their kids' happiness.
LekeeLekee, Africa's first globally ambitious social media platform, just went live across app stores and web. Built by Nigerian media leaders, it's designed specifically for African connectivity challenges while celebrating the continent's culture.
Three major social media platforms have settled with a Kentucky school district that sued over addiction-related costs, marking a potential turning point in over 1,200 similar cases nationwide. The settlement could reshape how social media companies design their platforms for young users.
Rwanda is taking bold steps to protect children online by restricting social media access for users under 16. The move positions the East African nation as a leader in digital child safety.
A 27-year-old feminist media founder and her professional bra fitter mom are lifting up women in surprisingly parallel ways. Despite their political differences, this mother-daughter duo proves empowerment comes in many forms.
Canada just introduced groundbreaking legislation to protect young people from social media's mental health risks, banning platforms for kids under 16 while creating new AI safety standards. The move follows Australia's lead and could redesign how tech companies protect children worldwide.
A widow's generous gift just transformed journalism education at India's Osmania University. The state-of-the-art digital media center honors her late husband, an alumnus who rose from student to World Bank communications chief.
Social media platforms are handing control back to users by letting them personalize their own algorithms. Threads, Instagram, and TikTok now offer tools that let you train your feed to show exactly what you want to see.
Manitoba's premier announced plans to ban social media and AI chatbots for young people, prioritizing childhood wellbeing over tech profits. The Canadian province could become the first in the country to establish such protections.
A quiet coastal street in Gerringong, Australia has transformed into a weekend tourist hotspot after social media influencers discovered its stunning ocean views. The influx is bringing unexpected economic benefits to the small town's businesses.
Spain just became the second country in the world to protect children from social media, following Australia's groundbreaking move. The new law aims to shield young people from online harms while holding tech companies accountable.
Researchers created a browser extension that reduces political polarization by reordering social media feeds, proving algorithms fuel division and offering a solution anyone can use. The tool worked across all political viewpoints during the 2024 election.
Thousands of Czech citizens took to Prague's streets to defend public broadcasting from government funding cuts that critics say threaten media independence. The grassroots movement shows how citizens are standing up for free press in an era when independent journalism faces mounting pressure.
New research reveals that framing environmental actions positively—like "eat more plants" instead of "eat less meat"—makes people significantly more likely to act and feel happier about it. The simple messaging shift could transform how we talk about climate solutions.
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