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Iran’s tiered internet system triggers outrage as citizens pay more for limited online access during blackout

Iran’s tiered internet system triggers outrage as citizens pay more for limited online access during blackout

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After enduring months of severe internet restrictions during the Middle East conflict, many Iranians are finally reconnecting online — but only through a controversial paid system that critics say creates digital inequality. For 39-year-old Iranian tech worker Amir-Hassan, getting back online was no longer a choice but a necessity. Following the internet shutdown imposed after […]

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Australia Enforces Historic Under-16 Social Media Ban as Elon Musk’s X Confirms Compliance

Australia Enforces Historic Under-16 Social Media Ban as Elon Musk’s X Confirms Compliance

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Australia has officially activated a groundbreaking new law that bans anyone under the age of 16 from accessing social media, marking one of the most aggressive child-protection measures globally. Today, Elon Musk’s X confirmed it will comply—making it the final platform among 10 major networks required to fall in line with the new mandate. In […]

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YouTube Warns: Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban May Not Make Kids Safer Online

YouTube Warns: Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban May Not Make Kids Safer Online

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Australia’s ambitious plan to ban children under the age of 16 from social media by the end of 2025 has sparked heated debate. While the move is seen as “well-intentioned,” tech giant YouTube believes it may not achieve its intended goal of protecting young users. The proposed legislation, championed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, aims […]

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