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Images of deceased children are displayed at the 'Lost Screen Memorial', an art installation of large-scale smartphones featuring 50 children who lost their lives due to online harm, in Los Angeles, California on February 13, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Meta ordered to pay US state $567M to abate 'public nuisance' and child harm

Meta says in a statement that they 'disagree with the ruling and will appeal'; says it has been transparent about the challenges of identifying and removing bad actors and harmful content.

UN says protecting children online 'urgent priority'

Volker Türk says states have to force tech giants to embed child safety, adding child harm is the direct result of business practices and design choices.

May 29, 2026

Pakistan’s domestic internet connections rise to 5.1 million: PM told

Pakistan’s internet connections rose from 1.9 million to 5.1 million in 2026, PM Shehbaz Sharif was informed, as IT exports, 5G expansion, and nationwide digital connectivity initiatives accelerated.

May 11, 2026

This file photo shows the icons of different social media applications. (AFP/FILE)

Australia investigates tech giants over social media ban breaches

Three months since the landmark laws came into effect, Australia's online safety watchdog found a "substantial proportion of Australian children" were still scrolling banned platforms.

March 31, 2026