A deleted IDF video exposed a deeper problem with draft enforcement - editorial
At a time of intense debate over haredi conscription, an IDF video appeared to send the wrong message. The army must investigate how it reached an official channel.
Meta reaches $18 billion of settlements over children's social media addiction
Instagram head Mosseri, at children's addiction trial, says few teenagers knew of safety feature
Which countries, tech giants around the world are regulating kids' social media access?
Instagram comes to the big screen: A new Reels app for smart TVs
Instagram for smart TVs lets users watch Reels in the living room with interest channels, multiple accounts, and future phone control. Launch starts in the US.
Nas Daily lets viewers 'get to know Israel' in video series to be launched online
The series, produced in Israel for social platforms, will feature concise clips about daily life, landmarks, and communities.
Reddit files lawsuit against Australia's social media ban
The website called the ban "invalid on the ground that it infringes the implied freedom of political communication," in its court filing.
Australia leader defends social media ban as teens brag about staying online
Australia's new ban on under-16s using social media faces hurdles as some young users find ways around it. Global reactions are mixed, with experts raising concerns about its effectiveness.
Freed Gaza hostage Eitan Mor shoots image of Hamas arch-terrorist Sinwar at gun range
Freed hostage Eitan Mor shares gun range footage, aiming at an image of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who orchestrated the October 7 massacre.
US senators call for probe of scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
Reuters reported that internal documents from late 2024 stated that Meta expected to earn about 10% of its revenue that year – about $16 billion – from illicit advertising.
Hamas used fake Instagram profiles to map IDF bases, track soldiers before October 7 assault
Hamas worked for years to compile models based on information IDF soldiers personal social media and practiced infiltrating bases using VR technology.
Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege
To the company’s disappointment, “people who stopped using Facebook for a week reported lower feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and social comparison,” internal documents said.
Jewish creators are fighting antisemitism with humor and truth
Jewish voices around the world are harnessing social media not for fame or fortune but to defend their identity.
Inside Israel’s information war: Can influencers shift global opinion? - from the editor
As Israel fights for hearts and minds online, influencers take center stage. But are likes and followers enough to shift the narrative?