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Government urged to support bill forcing social media firms to turn off 'addictive' algorithms for children

Government urged to support bill forcing social media firms to turn off 'addictive' algorithms for children

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

Last year a study from Dublin City University’s Anti-Bullying Centre showed that the recommender algorithms used by social media platforms are rapidly amplifying misogynistic and male supremacist content.
Refusal of TikTok to allow employee with serious injuries to work from home not unlawful, WRC rules

Refusal of TikTok to allow employee with serious injuries to work from home not unlawful, WRC rules

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

The WRC found that TikTok Technology had not breached the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 in its decision not to allow Zaurbek Musaev to work from home.
Man jailed for posting threatening videos towards Mary Lou McDonald and Drew Harris

Man jailed for posting threatening videos towards Mary Lou McDonald and Drew Harris

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

In her impact statement, the Sinn Féin leader noted that the “family of the perpetrator of this crime” had written to her to express solidarity with her and her family.
Garron Noone deactivates social media accounts after backlash over immigration video

Garron Noone deactivates social media accounts after backlash over immigration video

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Garron Noone has deactivated his social media accounts following backlash over a video in which he discussed immigration.
Rosie O'Donnell announces move to Ireland and says she is applying for citizenship

Rosie O'Donnell announces move to Ireland and says she is applying for citizenship

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

She hinted at the recent move on social media, sharing photos from the area.
Hundreds of jobs ‘under threat at TikTok’s Ireland operation’

Hundreds of jobs ‘under threat at TikTok’s Ireland operation’

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Redundancies are being planned at the video-sharing platform.
Survey reveals 70% of people spend too much time on their phone

Survey reveals 70% of people spend too much time on their phone

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

The survey of 1,000 people in Ireland was carried out as part of Deloitte’s Digital Consumer Trends report.
Programme for government should include 'turning off toxic recommender systems'

Programme for government should include 'turning off toxic recommender systems'

Sun, 22 Dec, 2024

The programme for government should include switching off "toxic recommender systems on social media", according to a group that works to counter hate and disinformation
Irish arm of TikTok records €950m loss after setting aside funds for potential fines

Irish arm of TikTok records €950m loss after setting aside funds for potential fines

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

The $1 billion pre-tax loss follows TikTok Technology Ltd recording a pre-tax profit of $11.87 million (€11.32 million) in 2022.
Most popular 2024 TikTok trends in Ireland include demure, brat summer and gen z marketing script

Most popular 2024 TikTok trends in Ireland include demure, brat summer and gen z marketing script

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

The social media app released its year in review on Tuesday, featuring the biggest trends and creators over the past 12 months
TikTok beauty filters to only be available for those over 18

TikTok beauty filters to only be available for those over 18

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

The new rules will not affect filters which are created to be obvious and funny, including those which feature the likes of animal ears.
Connor Wood: TikToker turned podcaster turned comedian on his first global tour, and his dog

Connor Wood: TikToker turned podcaster turned comedian on his first global tour, and his dog

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

He started making TikTok videos during the Coronavirus pandemic, like many other social media stars, and 'it's just all kind of moved really quickly into being a comedian.'
Tech giants face large fines if they ignore new safety rules, says media watchdog

Tech giants face large fines if they ignore new safety rules, says media watchdog

Mon, 21 Oct, 2024

Ireland’s media regulator has said it will hold media companies to account if they do not improve safety measures such as age verification.
Social media users can appeal over content disputes to new settlement body

Social media users can appeal over content disputes to new settlement body

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

Appeals Centre Europe will receive disputes from people and organisations across the European Union.
TikTok influencer under investigation after breaking into old Cork Prison

TikTok influencer under investigation after breaking into old Cork Prison

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

In a video posted on TikTok, a man is seen filming a walk around the old prison which he describes as being one of the best abandoned facilities of its type he has ever seen.
Sabrina Carpenter announces 3Arena concert

Sabrina Carpenter announces 3Arena concert

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

Espresso singer and girlfriend of Barry Keoghan will debut the European and UK leg of her tour in Dublin's 3Arena on March 3rd 2025
Harris far ahead of other leaders on social media, Sinn Féin most popular party

Harris far ahead of other leaders on social media, Sinn Féin most popular party

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

While Sinn Féin will be sitting down to take stock after disappointing local election results, they continue to lead the way when it comes to social media following
Over 140 children have contacted Childline since February over self-harm

Over 140 children have contacted Childline since February over self-harm

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

ISPCC chief executive John Church called on social media platforms to do more to protect children from harmful content
TikTok removes 80 million under-age accounts per year, committee told

TikTok removes 80 million under-age accounts per year, committee told

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Representatives from Meta, TikTok and X were told by TDs that ‘social media is a cesspit’.
How opponents may end up copying 'TikTok Taoiseach': 'Harris is way ahead on social media'

How opponents may end up copying 'TikTok Taoiseach': 'Harris is way ahead on social media'

Mon, 01 Apr, 2024

Mr Harris has 95,100 TikTok followers and 172,000 Instagram followers
Jobs in Ireland at risk as TikTok to cut several hundred jobs globally

Jobs in Ireland at risk as TikTok to cut several hundred jobs globally

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

The total number of redundancies to the social media giant’s Dublin offices is unclear.
Meta and TikTok explain response to Dublin riots and misinformation

Meta and TikTok explain response to Dublin riots and misinformation

Wed, 06 Dec, 2023

Social media company X was criticised by Oireachtas committee members for not appearing before them on Wednesday.
TikTok prankster Mizzy banned from using social media, judge rules

TikTok prankster Mizzy banned from using social media, judge rules

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023

A judge said the prankster’s defence lacked ‘all credibility’ and found him to have ‘deliberately flouted’ a court order at his trial on Thursday.
TikTok secures permission to challenge DPC's €345m fine

TikTok secures permission to challenge DPC's €345m fine

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

TikTok's action is against the decision to impose the fine over how some of its privacy settings and features complied with obligations under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Sarah Mescall remembered as 'happy girl' following death allegedly linked to TikTok challenge

Sarah Mescall remembered as 'happy girl' following death allegedly linked to TikTok challenge

Fri, 29 Sep, 2023

The 14-year-old died on Monday after allegedly taking part in a social media challenge
TikTok challenges Data Protection Commission's decision on €345m fine

TikTok challenges Data Protection Commission's decision on €345m fine

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

The fine was in respect of TikTok's privacy settings in relation to GDPR
TikTok finds and shuts down secret operation to stir up conflict in Ireland

TikTok finds and shuts down secret operation to stir up conflict in Ireland

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

The covert influence operation network was made up of 72 accounts with a total following of almost 95,000 users.
Call for stricter social media regulation as teenage girl dies 'after TikTok challenge'

Call for stricter social media regulation as teenage girl dies 'after TikTok challenge'

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

A 14-year-old girl in Co Clare is understood to have died after inhaling an aerosol substance
Mary Beard says Roman Empire a ‘safe space for being macho’ amid TikTok trend

Mary Beard says Roman Empire a ‘safe space for being macho’ amid TikTok trend

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

The historian was speaking amid a trend on social media that highlights how often men ponder the time of togas, swords and emperors.

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