Social media
Investigators obtained secret warrant for Trump’s Twitter account
Trump said the Justice Department “secretly attacked my Twitter account, making it a point not to let me know about this major ‘hit’ on my civil rights”.
- by Alanna Durkin Richer
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Victorian Parliament
Former Liberal MP accused of online harassment by female party member
Bernie Finn has vowed to fight “nonsense” allegations of online harassment made by a prominent former member of the party.
- by Annika Smethurst
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Parenting
Help! My school WhatsApp group is making me hate other parents
It’s not just the frequent pings. It’s the passive-aggressive nastiness. And anyone can be targeted – principals, teachers, and even volunteers.
- by Shona Hendley
‘Attenzione pickpocket!’: Italian TikTok sensation’s far-right link draws scrutiny
Monica Poli, whose anti-thief videos filmed in Venice made her a sensation on TikTok and Instagram, is also a member of a key Italian far-right party.
‘I’m ready today’: Zuckerberg challenges Musk to set a date for cage fight
Elon Musk says the fight will be streamed on X, with all proceeds to go to charity. His proposed opponent is ramping up the trash talk.
- by Jackie Davalos
One BBC journalist cops more than 80 per cent of abuse aimed at broadcaster
Even Marianna Spring’s hiring by the BBC is fodder for conspiracy theorists who “love to say that [the BBC] created my role because they knew COVID was coming”.
- by Gabriella Swerling
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AI
AFL turns to AI in efforts to tackle ‘disturbing’ abuse
The AFL is trialling artificial intelligence to flag abusive social media posts and find out whether the technology can shield players from “incredibly disturbing” attacks.
- by Carla Jaeger
Elon Musk’s X to fund legal bills of people ‘unfairly treated’ for posts
“If you were unfairly treated by your employer due to posting or liking something on this platform, we will fund your legal bill,” Musk said on X.
- by Reuters
Generation Lonely: Two in five young adults are flying solo
People aged 18 to 24 are the most lonesome generation, followed by those aged 45 to 54. They are also the most likely to report social media addiction.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
‘It’s just so tacky now’: Nadia Fairfax to quit influencer career
“Instafamous” darling Nadia Fairfax was the reigning queen of the luxury fashion set, showered in expensive baubles and significant sums of money. But every party comes to an end.
- by Andrew Hornery
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TikTok isn’t the bogeyman of journalism, but it could help save it
Every decade or so we’re told journalism is facing a reckoning. While TikTok is the current bogeyman, a clip about the rise in Australia’s minimum wage reveals how different platforms can inspire conversations and showcase quality journalism.
- by Abbir Dib