Data protection rules ‘completely out of control’, Meta tells Government
Facebook owner asked Government to lead pushback against data protection laws at EU level
Facebook owner asked Government to lead pushback against data protection laws at EU level
I often wonder what I’m missing out on and whether my life would be richer if I went back on the socials
Going viral can help a candidate reach the masses but deepfake videos are ‘a threat to democracy’, expert says
Tech giant faces penalty of up to 6% of global annual revenue
Meta sought Government’s help to rein in Brussels regulators after €200 million fine
Payments giant backs Government proposal to crack down on ads linked to fraud schemes
Function was launched in the US in July
New update, which limits the content that users under 18 can view, will roll out in Ireland in early 2026
In online battle for support, Catherine Connolly is beating Heather Humphreys
As platforms degrade into outrage and slop, users are turning away
Snobbery over apprenticeships is fading with the housing and cost of living crises making them more appealing
‘It’s up and down all the time, which is not very stable compared to somebody that’s on a salary’
Allegations about the presidential candidate received thousands of comments and nearly a million views, as platforms did little to stop the spread
Move comes as tech giant tries to shore up revenue which relies on ads
Kieran Kelly, former Waterford fisherman now living in Indonesia, declined to share any evidence for claims made online
Government claims online platforms and apps missed deadline to register under new regulations
Deleted Instagram post threatened sexual violence
Threat against Tánaiste was reportedly made on social media over the weekend
The resurrection and return of Oasis was a throwback to a time when we all existed in a more or less agreed cultural context
Does washing clothes on cold really work? What should you never tumble dry? And how do you shift stubborn wine stains?
‘Humanity’s accumulated wisdom at my fingertips ... and I choose instead to rewatch a TJ Reid assist for a Ballyhale goal 20 times in a row’
The backlash against changes to ChatGPT reveals how it is being used by users in their daily lives
New entries confirm increasing influence of TikTok generation on the English language, say compilers
Japanese firm took issue with Thea von Engelbrechten over her online posts of its animal-like figurines
They should have been clearer over online messages being advertisements, says watchdog
Brand ambassadors driving cars or people accepting gifts in exchange for posts are all caught by rules that are explained in new Revenue guide
Failure to meet protection obligations will mean fines of up to €20 million or 10 per cent of platform’s annual turnover
It’s not easy to live in the modern world without a smartphone or social media, but a growing number of young people are actively choosing to reduce the time they spend on them
Five ads promoting jewellery and beauty products posted by Julie Haynes resulted in seven complaints, all of which were upheld
Summer is an uncomfortable season for many, where the freedom to bare skin is tangled up with the weight of shame and expectation, but things can be different
Inside Ireland’s bakeries – from the traditional ovens to the new wave of micro bakeries fermenting dough, farming heritage grain and charging what it really costs
There was a time when we seemed to be on the cusp of something remarkable, but it never happened
People seeking to enter the US must list all social media accounts for ‘national security’ and public safety reasons, embassy says
Social media influencers in Ireland have been the subject of ‘horrific’ commentary on the gossip website, including about their children.
A novel written in transparent, unshowy prose, enabling the narrative to maintain its focus on the protagonist
The author of Let Me Go Mad in My Own Way on her ‘first Irish family saga’, why she left teaching, and the politics of the domestic space
Erin Egan says social media group is working to comply with regulation to unlock the benefits of AI but ‘the puck keeps moving’
If the results for 15- to 34-year-olds do not make sense, then what price the rest of the listenership survey?
It’s a solution that can only lead to a deeper emptiness and to a lonelier, less human world
How is it possible that a company with such huge resources, including artificial intelligence tools, cannot deal with this?
Anlayst focus is on company’s performance in artificial intelligence and how they care coping with tariff-related volatility
Tech giant will use facial recognition technology to help detect and prevent scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
Meta founder’s antitrust defence rests on showing that TikTok is rapidly expanding in his main market
Kevin Systrom backs US Federal Trade Commission’s case in monopoly trial
CCPC brings statutory powers to bear on content creators alongside ASA’s ‘name and shame’ approach and Revenue’s reminder to pay tax due
Despite Ireland’s best efforts, the digital tech companies will be pulled into the conflict - this will threaten jobs and could have implications for the way we all use the internet
Relocating for work can be exciting – but once the novelty wears off, how can you avoid the loneliness trap?
The big ticket deals were derided at the time, but the apps are now two of the most important parts of Meta’s business
US Federal Trade Commission looking to unwind Facebook’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp in 2012 and 2014
Emails show Meta chief’s frustration that Instagram was benefiting from Facebook, but not returning enough back to the company
Admission appears to bolster allegations by US antitrust enforcers that Meta used a ‘buy or bury’ strategy to snap up potential rivals
US government is arguing that Instagram acquisition should be unwound
Senior executive Joel Kaplan called for ‘urgent action’ by Ireland to ‘address the challenges we face collectively’
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices