The UK Government will consider a social media ban for under-16s after launching a consultation. This will examine evidence from other countries that have implemented such policies, including Australia, to understand whether a ban would be effective and how to make it work. Other options to be explored include raising the digital age of consent,…
As concerns grow about the impact of social media and the use of smart phones on young people’s mental health, The Skills Network, one of the largest online education providers in the UK, has announced the timely launch of a selection of short courses. The launch, which coincides with World Mental Health Day (10th…
Tuesday, 28 June 2022: Despite concerns around misinformation and false claims, social media users around the world continue to believe that the information they read and share on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook is factually correct, with levels of trust highest in emerging economies. In India, as many as 88% of people who share…
