Parents Beware 60% of Child Safety Features Failed Testing
Independent research led by Dr Laura Edelson found that 51 of 86 child safety features tested across four social media platforms failed. What this means for parents and regulators.
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Why Meta Keeps Settling to Avoid an Addictive Platform Judgement
Meta settled another social media addiction case this week. Why big tech avoids a clear judgement on addictive design, and what the academic debate really shows
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Blog | Meta | Smart Glasses | TikTok
TikTok Finally Bans Rendy_Vlad But Why Did It Take So Long?
TikTok has banned Cork influencer Rendy Vlad just two days after Instagram removed his account. CODA examines why action took months and what platforms must learn.
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Blog | Meta | Rendy Vlad | Smart Glasses
Why Are Platforms Still Giving Online Harassment an Audience?
Following Instagram’s removal of Rendy Vlad’s account, we examine earlier reported incidents, online humiliation, smart glasses privacy and why stronger action is needed from social media platforms.
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Analytics | Big Tech | Blog | Online Safety | Regulation
Why Social Media Age Restrictions May Be Needed Until Platforms Improve Safety by Design
Social media age restrictions on the largest platforms offer a more efficient short-term protection than expecting parents to master endless safety settings across devices and ages. Australia’s early data shows both the friction created by account limits and the gaps left by weak age checks. Genuine safety by design remains incomplete while platforms rely on optional parental tools.
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Ofcom Evidence Shows Online Safety Act Progress Leaves Children Still at Risk
Online Safety Act children measures have expanded age checks dramatically. However, Ofcom evidence shows most large platforms still fail to enforce their own minimum ages. Seven in ten children continue to encounter harmful content. Families need practical controls beyond platform promises.
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EU Opens Booking.com DSA Investigation Over Fake Listings and Phishing Scams
The European Commission has opened a Booking.com DSA investigation into fake listings and phishing scams. Irish users have reported rising attempts to steal payment details using real booking information. Families can reduce risk by verifying messages directly and reviewing account security
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Would Big Tech Embrace an Analytics Free System?
An analytics free system would show only posts from accounts users follow. From a capitalist view, big tech will not embrace it freely if it reduces time on platform and advertising revenue. Experts on both sides disagree on the strength of harm evidence and the value of chronological alternatives. Regulation can force the option. Design and defaults will still favour the engagement engine.
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