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Social media refers to the means of interaction among people in which they create, share, and exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. Social media depends on mobile and web-based technologies to create highly interactive platforms through which individuals and communities share, co-create, discuss, and modify user-generated content. It introduces substantial and pervasive changes to communication between organisations, communities and individuals.

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While authorities should promote safe internet practices for the young and vulnerable, parents can strengthen the first line of defence by staying vigilant about their children’s online activities.

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An Australian judge on Monday lifted a ban on the social media platform X showing Australians a video of a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church.

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Posts are appearing on social media platform Xiaohongshu with information on the event, even though ticketing details have yet to be announced officially.

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In a pointed post promoting fruit tea, Xiang Piao Piao exploited anger over Tokyo’s decision to release treated waste water from Fukushima nuclear power plant.

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Tree Paine has her own PR company and just one very important client, Taylor Swift – here’s what you need to know about the publicist who’s had Tay Tay’s back for years

Douyin is working on technologies similar to what has been adopted by TikTok to automatically label artificial-intelligence-generated content (AIGC).

Qu Jing’s comments endorsing an intense workplace culture sparked a public backlash in China, where people have been speaking out against damaging office practices at Big Tech firms.

On a recent Netflix roast, Nikki Glaser made a reference to Brady’s ex Bridget Moynahan – apparently, Brady left Moynahan when she was 3 months pregnant, and started dating supermodel Gisele Bündchen

A user believed to be from China claims in the clip that some Chinese Singaporeans were offended at being called ‘compatriot’, suggesting they had forgotten their roots.

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With over a million Instagram followers, Nader has established herself as a successful model – so what else do we know about the 27-year-old, who’s divorcing her ad exec hubby Billy Haire?

The antidote to FOMO, JOMO – the joy of missing out – has physical and mental health benefits and can make us happier, experts say, who explain how to switch, including cutting back social media use.

The random hypothetical question has gone viral in recent weeks on social media, provoking a passionate debate about women’s perceptions of dangers, particularly around the opposite sex.

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As more of us turn to social media for information on mental illness, a psychotherapist and a doctor explain why it’s a bad idea to use it to self-diagnose mental health issues.

The Indian-born entrepreneur attended the 2024 gala – whose theme was Garden of Time – in a stunning Iris van Herpen gown styled by Zendaya’s semi-retired go-to stylist, Law Roach

Swift seems to know all too well that wearing pieces by small independent brands will get them noticed – here are some of our favourites from the last year

The political philosopher was reminded of Russia’s imperialist history, with one user asking for the return of territory taken from China in the 19th century.

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Lando Norris proved he has what it takes to compete with the very best this past weekend when he stormed to victory in the F1 – so what do we know about the youngster, and who is he dating?

The billionaire ByteDance founder is living in Singapore while keeping Chinese citizenship, joining a raft of corporate chieftains who’ve relocated from China to the city state in recent years.

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Sharon may have stepped back from acting, but her 23-year old son seems to be following in his proud mum’s footsteps, if a recent Instagram post is anything to go by …

Meta AI recently brought assistants powered by generative AI to Instagram and WhatsApp. But beyond helping personalise social media, the technology may threaten democracy, and even freedom of speech.

Since going viral for his age-defying appearance in 2017, photographer Tan can now count author and actor among his talents – but the big question is, how does he look so young?

Plenty of buzz surrounded the couple’s appearance – thanks in part to the legal battle between TikTok and US lawmakers, as the China-owned social media platform faces a ban in the North American country

Yuen said in Facebook post he made decision to leave city after being contacted by national security police on a weekly basis after early release from jail in September.

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