From Social Media to Gaming and Gambling: the “Next Chapter” in the Battle for Digital Control | Ειδησεις

From Social Media to Gaming and Gambling: the “Next Chapter” in the Battle for Digital Control | Ειδησεις

The government’s initiative to restrict under-15 access to social media opens a broader political and social debate, extending into gaming and online gambling, and reshaping the future of digital regulation. The public debate over restricting access for children under 15 to social media is increasingly taking on the characteristics of a broader political strategy, with…

Greece Sets 2027 Deadline for Social Media Age Checks, Threatens Wider Digital Crackdown

Greece Sets 2027 Deadline for Social Media Age Checks, Threatens Wider Digital Crackdown

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has given social media companies until January 1, 2027 to enforce mandatory age verification or face legal consequences, as Greece moves to ban platform access for children under 15 and signals further regulation of video games and online gambling. Speaking to parenting portal infokids.gr, Mr. Mitsotakis said legislation will require tech platforms…

How To Market Your Business On Social Media In 2026

How To Market Your Business On Social Media In 2026

What if you could stop guessing and start turning social posts into a reliable growth channel? Learning how to market your business on social media comes down to choosing the right platforms, creating content your audience actually wants, and measuring what moves people to buy. Key Takeaways Build your social strategy around clear business goals,…

‘They’ll just hack the system’: why Europeans doubt social media bans for kids will work.

‘They’ll just hack the system’: why Europeans doubt social media bans for kids will work.

Following Australia’s lead, several European nations are considering social media bans for minors. From viral trends to artificial intelligence (AI) slop, children’s worlds have become shaped by their digital experiences News.Az reports citing euronews.com But excessive screen time and the harmful consequences of social media have caused growing concern, with governments across the world seeking to…

Social Media Marketing – The Creator Landscape in 2026: Content, Monetization, and AI Trends

Social Media Marketing – The Creator Landscape in 2026: Content, Monetization, and AI Trends

How often do social media creators post new content? How do they typically find brand deals? How are they leveraging AI tools? To find out, researchers at The Influencer Marketing Factory conducted a survey in January 2026 among 1,000 creators based in the United States. Most (52%) creators say they post new content at least…

Centre Proposes To Extend IT Rules To Users Posting News Content On Social Media

Centre Proposes To Extend IT Rules To Users Posting News Content On Social Media

The Central Government has proposed amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, proposing to expand compliance obligations of intermediaries with government-issued directions and to widen the scope of regulatory oversight over online content, including news and current affairs shared by non-publisher users. The Ministry has invited feedback from…

Bluesky Introduces Attie AI App To Enable Custom Feeds And User Built Social Tools

Bluesky Introduces Attie AI App To Enable Custom Feeds And User Built Social Tools

Bluesky has presented a new standalone AI application called Attie, designed to let users create custom algorithms, curate personalized feeds, and eventually build their own social apps using natural language commands. The app was introduced at the Atmosphere conference by Jay Graber, the company’s former chief executive, alongside Paul Frazee. Early access is being offered…

LIVE UPDATES: Jury reaches a verdict in social media trial in Los Angeles

LIVE UPDATES: Jury reaches a verdict in social media trial in Los Angeles

2 hours ago Social media addiction trial attorney reportedly uses candy jar to show net worth of Big Tech giants Jurors are deliberating now to determine punitive damages against Meta and YouTube. The judge told the jury they can consider the total stockholders equity as the valuation of each company – that was determined to…

Creator Economy, Influencer Marketing, And Social Media Events To Watch In May 2026

Creator Economy, Influencer Marketing, And Social Media Events To Watch In May 2026

May 2026 brings a dense stretch of conferences and summits targeting marketing professionals, platform practitioners, content creators, and Influencer Marketing executives. From Hamburg to Rotterdam, London to Cannes, and across multiple North American cities, the month’s events span digital marketing strategy, podcasting, creator commerce, live streaming, and social media marketing. Below is an overview: The…

Από το scroll στο τραπέζι: Πώς τα social media αλλάζουν τον τρόπο που ανακαλύπτουμε εστιατόρια

Από το scroll στο τραπέζι: Πώς τα social media αλλάζουν τον τρόπο που ανακαλύπτουμε εστιατόρια

ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ Μέχρι πριν λίγα χρόνια, οι περισσότεροι ανακάλυπταν ένα εστιατόριο από φίλους ή τυχαία περνώντας απ’ έξω. Σήμερα, το πρώτο «βήμα» γίνεται συχνά μέσα από ένα scroll: ένα reel, ένα food video ή μια γρήγορη αναζήτηση στο κινητό. Οι χρήστες ανακαλύπτουν πλέον εστιατόρια με εντελώς διαφορετικό τρόπο. Το scroll στα social media, τα food…