It’s time Australia called in the big guns on the social media firms. Our democracy is at risk
Meta has made it very clear to Australians that they do not value our journalism or our public interest media
UK watchdog interviews 20 social media ‘finfluencers’ under caution
People interviewed voluntarily as FCA seeks to clamp down on unlawful touting of financial services products
TikTok owner sacks intern for allegedly sabotaging AI project
ByteDance dismissed person in August it says ‘maliciously interfered’ with training of artificial intelligence models
Meta and Google face ‘big tech tax’ as Labor plans how to ensure media sustainability in Australia
Key parliamentary report focuses on decision by Facebook owner to abandon three-year-old deal to pay for news content
As Silicon Valley eyes US election, Elon Musk is not the only tech bro to worry about
The owner of X is just one of many who may prefer Donald Trump to greater regulation under the Democrats, writes John Naughton
From Fox News to Call Her Daddy: how Kamala Harris turned up election heat in pivot to media blitz
Once interview-shy VP plunged into podcast populism and interview with shock-jock Howard Stern after polls showed her slipping against Trump
Best podcasts of the week: Tears and turnarounds in Davina McCall’s new show about new starts
The TV icon turned midlife expert hears from guests on starting over in Begin Again. Plus: five of the best comfort listen podcasts
Influence of ‘Andrew Tate-types’ to be targeted in Victorian schools as government rolls out new materials
Respectful relationships content will teach students how to recognise hate speech and coercive control, education minister Ben Carroll says
The week in audio: Kill List; Call Her Daddy; Boj & Kate Have a Lot on Their Plate; Johnny Walker – review
The tale of a scam hitman on the dark web grips after a slow start; Kamala Harris has the human touch in a US interview; Kate Lawler is moreish; and a radio stalwart is set to bow out
From frat-bro media to Kamala Harris: how the sex podcast Call Her Daddy reached the stratosphere
Alex Cooper’s show features no-holds-barred chats about intimacy and mental health. The vice-president’s visit offered a chance to connect with the TikTok generation
Social media platforms with ‘low risk of harm to children’ could escape Albanese government age ban
Communications minister Michelle Rowland says ‘likely’ changes to Online Safety Act ‘will place onus on platforms, not parents or young people’
British musician and broadcaster Yung Filly charged with rape and assault
Former BBC host, with millions of social media followers, was arrested in Australia following alleged attack on woman in Perth hotel room
Best podcasts of the week: Sex secrets, tummy tips and more terrible advice from women’s mags
In this week’s newsletter: Two journalists leaf through vintage magazines and reflect on their legacy in Mag Hags. Plus: five of the best US election podcasts
US states sue TikTok, claiming its addictive features harm youth mental health
Lawsuits allege platform’s ‘dopamine-inducing’ algorithm can lead to anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia
‘Fear of missing out’ keeping girls and young women online despite sexism
Almost half of girls aged 11 to 21 in Girlguiding survey say sexism and misogyny makes them feel less safe