EU study finds 'widespread online hate' on platforms A new report from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights has warned that abusive comments, harassment and incitement to violence are easily slipping through the … Europe • 23 hrs
Almost a third using different name on social media Almost a third of adults in Ireland have a social media account under a different name according to a new survey. Business • 17 Nov
US states sue Meta for allegedly harming mental health Dozens of US states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of contributing to a youth mental health crisis through the addictive … Business • 24 Oct
TikTok to offer text-based Twitter alternative TikTok, the social platform known for its addictive video content, has announced it will offer text-only posts, becoming the latest tech giant to offer an … Social Media • 25 Jul
Consumer mood improves but remain negative overall The public's view of the economy and their own finances has improved in recent months but remains negative overall, according to the latest Reflecting Ireland … Business • 18 Jul
Is Twitter's viability hanging by a Thread? Having floundered since Elon Musk's high-price acquisition last year, Twitter now faces an existential crisis as Meta mounts a full-frontal assault on its business, writes … Business • 13 Jul
Do we need to rethink how we post about our children online? Legislators in France are considering a law which could see some parents prevented from sharing images of their children on social media. We asked two … Upfront • 21 Mar
Advertisers on social media 'complicit' in fueling hate UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has accused social media platforms and those who advertise on them of being "complicit" in accelerating extremism like anti-semitism, racism, anti-Muslim … Business • 27 Jan
Twitter to 're-size' its Dublin office Twitter is to re-size its Dublin office, which houses the company's European Headquarters. Business • 27 Jul 22
Fight or flight - how Musk takeover may affect Twitter Twitter now plays a central role in news generation and dissemination, both here and internationally. What might Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter mean for those … Analysis and Comment • 30 Apr 22
Twitter bans sharing of photos without consent Twitter has said it will not allow sharing of personal media such as photos and videos on its platform without the consent of the person. Business • 30 Nov 21
Committee recommends minimum age for social media usage An Oireachtas committee has recommended that a minimum age be set for children to create an online account with social media services. Politics • 02 Nov 21
One in five adults experienced harm online - survey One in five adults have personally experienced harm online or on social media, according to new research carried out by the Children's Rights Alliance. Ireland • 17 Oct 21
Facebook pushes back over claim it is 'toxic' for teens Facebook has dismissed as "ludicrous" suggestions it contributed to the US Capitol riot on 6 January, a charge the social media giant expects will be … Social Media • 03 Oct 21
Facebook confirms ban of Taliban The Taliban's rapid takeover of Afghanistan poses a new challenge for big US tech companies on handling content created by a group considered to be … Business • 17 Aug 21
Instagram offers new tool to help hide abusive comments Instagram is introducing new features which it says will help reduce the amount of abusive and offensive messages users receive on the platform. Business • 11 Aug 21
Negativity trumps positivity on social media - study Political social media posts are more likely to go viral if they criticise an opponent rather than support a colleague or a view from their … World • 22 Jun 21
Consumers flock to social commerce during Covid: survey New research from social media analytics firm Sprout Social has found that Irish consumers are increasingly buying products directly from social media. Business • 22 Jun 21
Trump condemns Facebook ban as 'insult' to US voters Facebook has banned former US president Donald Trump from its platform for two years, saying he deserved the maximum punishment for violating its rules over … World • 04 Jun 21
Online racism 'always follows you around' - Walters Former Ireland international footballer Jonathan Walters has called on social media giants such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to clamp down on online racist abuse … Ireland • 29 Mar 21
Putin queries growing clout of US social media giants Russian President Vladimir Putin has today queried what he described as the growing clout of US social media giants, saying their influence meant they now … Business • 27 Jan 21
TikTok to create 200 jobs in Ireland by early 2021 TikTok plans to hire 200 more people in Ireland over the next three months, having already grown its workforce here rapidly during the year. Business • 11 Nov 20
Clarity needed on EU-US data transfers - Facebook Companies need clarity on what they can do with EU-US data transfers in light of the European Court of Justice's decision to strike down previous … Business • 21 Oct 20
Facebook shuts NZ party's page ahead of election Facebook has shut down the page of conspiracy-embracing political party Advance New Zealand just two days out from a general election, accusing it of spreading … World • 15 Oct 20
Facebook, Instagram ban QAnon-linked accounts Facebook has announced a ban on all accounts linked to the far-right QAnon conspiracy group as the social network tries to clamp down on misinformation … US • 07 Oct 20
