Digital hygiene
- Opinion
- Opinion
Instagram falsely accused me of vile behaviour. Now I’m locked out of my life
Meta banned me over mistaken “child sexual exploitation, abuse and nudity” alerts. This is the same tech giant that’s just been fined more than $500 million for enabling child sexual exploitation.
- Sarah Curnow
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Amid screentime panic, we must help teens where they are looking for answers
Phones and technology are undeniably a problem for teen mental health. But we should not discount how they could be a solution.
- The Herald's View
- Opinion
- Cyber bullying
If we’re serious about social cohesion, these big tech hate machines must be reined in
The social media feeds that once connected us are now driving us apart. We must regain control from big tech’s greedy and reckless algorithms.
- Chanel Contos
‘Conscious decision’: How Peta created a screen-free space for her family
To nix binge-watching and endless scrolling, and encourage real-world connection, there is demand for screen-free spaces in homes.
- Alice Uribe
The simple shower hack that could finally stop your brain from spiralling
Stuck in a loop of persistent, unhelpful thoughts? Forget doomscrolling, drinking or binge-watching – there are better ways to stop overthinking.
- Amanda Hooton
Why law student Lucy replaced her iPhone with a Barbie flip phone
The popularity of so-called “dumb phones” is climbing, particularly among younger Australians looking for a social media break.
- Siena Fagan
- Opinion
- AI
A billion chatbot users can’t be wrong … or can they? Let’s ask a human
It’s a job description for the 21st century: human-AI relationship coach. But this job is all about the humans.
- Parmy Olson
- Opinion
- Social media
I’m 15 and I’ve been podcasting for five years. Do you expect me to stop now?
I’ve been interviewing people about politics since I was 10. This social media ban stifles democracy.
- Jack Okill
- Opinion
- Social media
I wrote the book on anxious kids. It doesn’t matter if this ban isn’t perfect
The American author of The Anxious Generation writes that parents around the world are cheering on Australia as its pioneering social media law comes into effect today.
- Jonathan Haidt
- Opinion
- Opinion
Why Australia’s social media ban for under 16s is set to go global
The new law will not solve every problem with “surveillance capitalism” and predatory online behaviour, but it shows governments can address public worries and not just shrug them off.
- Terry Flew