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Meta toughens content curbs for teens on Instagram, Facebook
Meta toughens content curbs for teens on Instagram, Facebook
Technology
by  AFP

Meta on Tuesday said it was tightening up content restrictions for teens on Instagram and Facebook as it faces increased scrutiny that its platforms are harmful for young people. In a blog post, the company run by Mark Zuckerberg said it will now "restrict teens from seeing certain types of content across Facebook and Instagram even if it's from friends or people they follow."

Norway greenlights deep-sea mining exploration
Norway greenlights deep-sea mining exploration
Economy
by  AFP

Norway's parliament on Tuesday adopted a government plan to open up parts of its seabed to mining exploration, despite protests from activists and scientists' warnings about the uncertain environmental impact.

Blinken, Israel's Herzog, Argentina's Milei among Davos A-listers
Blinken, Israel's Herzog, Argentina's Milei among Davos A-listers
Economy
by  AFP

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Middle East leaders will attend a World Economic Forum in Davos next week dominated by the war in Gaza, the WEF said Tuesday. The conflict in the Middle East is set to loom over the annual forum, held this year under the theme "Rebuilding Trust".