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This photograph shows a handheld smartphone displaying the icons of some of the main artificial intelligence-based apps, including LLMs and chatbots, including Meta AI, on July 15, 2026. (File photo: AFP)

US teen withdraws lawsuit against Meta over social media addiction

The withdrawal ends the case days before it was due to go before a Los Angeles jury on July 27 -- a trial that would have made Meta the sole defendant after YouTube, TikTok and Snap reached confidential settlements.

July 22, 2026

'Messi, Maradona, Tim': NZ footballer's viral fan club hits 4 million

Tim Payne gained over four million Instagram followers after Argentine influencer Valen Scarsini promoted him as the World Cup's least-known player, surpassing the All Blacks online.

June 2, 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